Our restaurant industry has been met with the most difficult operational challenges in modern time. These changes all happened practically overnight, but the industry’s spirit and determination should not be underestimated. But, speaking with a restaurant consultant on how to deal with COVID-19 mandates can make things a whole lot easier. While dealing with all […]
Third Party Food Delivery Strategies How long has your restaurant considered building a third-party food delivery strategy? If your restaurant hasn’t, you’re behind. The trends toward convenience over visiting a restaurant have only grown stronger, and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restaurateurs are looking to leverage third-party delivery services. Of course, that isn’t always the simplest and […]
Restaurant Consumer Trends: Millennial Population More than other generations, millennials want to eat healthier and take part in an active lifetsyle. They are moving away from a fear of calories and carbs to a diet that includes these along with fats. Thirty-three percent of millennials are using bloggers to gather information about nutrition and health. Also, 36% of […]
Restaurant Employee Training If you run a restaurant, then you already know the importance of a well-trained staff. While there’s going to be a learning curve for new employees, the most important thing you can do is make sure that the training you provide will actually give your new hires the skills they need […]
How To Improve Restaurant Revenue While the food service industry overall experienced it’s eighth consecutive year of industry-wide growth, restaurants on an individual scale are competing for the same consumers. This article on Nasdaq states “Instead of generating added sales, each new restaurant is eating up shares from others.” What does this mean for […]
Why You Should Conduct a Feasibility Study Before Starting a New Restaurant Your dream is to own a wonderful little restaurant and serve exotic foods or home-style foods or other specialized cuisines. You know deep down in your heart that it will succeed because there is nothing else like it. But are you willing […]
Sustainable Restaurants According to a recent study by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), an increasing number of restaurants are employing methods designed to make sustainability an integral part of their businesses processes. The survey, which explored the sustainability practices of 500 restaurant owners and managers, found also that transparency in menus is becoming more […]
First, congratulations on wanting to start your own restaurant. This is no small undertaking. It starts with a vision, and entrepreneurs are visionaries. So, where do you start? You have an idea, but then what? You’ll need a location, a restaurant brand, a menu, staff, kitchen equipment, marketing and advertising, and so on. But […]
Is there a wrong way to open a restaurant? Indeed there is, as indicated by the high failure rate of new restaurants. A popular belief is that 90% of restaurants fail within the first year. Whether this is true or not, no one knows. However, a study by Ohio State University indicated that 60% of […]
What Millennials Look For In A Restaurant According to studies, Millennials are more reliant on food service than any other generation. This is what makes understanding millennial dinning habits critical for any restaurant’s success. Interestingly, it’s not just food & taste that are most important to them. It has more to do with customized menu designs, […]