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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

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There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential.

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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

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Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. Share this information with your community of businesses. [] THINK AND TRAIN HOSPITALITY One thing that restaurants know is hospitality. These businesses can’t give up!

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WHAT WOULD ESCOFFIER SAY

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How is your kitchen organized, how much time are you willing to invest in training, how do you (the chef and owner) present yourself as a leader and mentor, how serious are you about the right way to cook, how open are you to sharing, and how effective are you at building a team of professionals who look and act the part?

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THE TEN KEYS TO RESTAURANT SUCCESS – POST PANDEMIC

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Here are some thoughts. [] IT’S STILL ABOUT THE FOOD: People go out to eat for a variety of reasons – convenience, social interaction, a change of pace, business travel, vacations, celebration, or habit. Plan, equip, train, evaluate, educate, and celebrate each and every employee. Plan better – train harder, takes on new meaning.

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CHARGING FOR BREAD -SERIOUSLY?

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Shrinkflation” is a descriptor for reducing the size of packaged goods while either keeping selling prices where they were or raising prices while portions are being reduced. Grocery stores try to eliminate cashier positions (yes, I know how hard it is to find help) and opt for self-check-out but do so without lowering prices.

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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Food was only surpassed by the breadth of wine lists and depth of distilled beverages, high priced art on the walls, enormously expensive glassware, Italian bone china plates, and custom sterling flatware. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices. People traveled cross country to experience these chef extravaganzas.

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AMERICAN RESTAURANTS – AN INTERESTING EVOLUTION

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Despite a steep decline in food prices, many families did without milk or meat.” -The Not only did this provide easier access for American travel, but it also established the groundwork for small town expansion and with that a significant growth in the number of restaurants serving residents and travelers alike.

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