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IN CHALLENGING TIMES DON’T MAKE CLASSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES REMEMBER THE TOP ELEVEN

Culinary Cues

COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. QUALITY FIRST.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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How to teach empathy to restaurant teams for better hospitality

Open for Business

Empathy might not be part of your restaurant’s training program—yet. In fact, teaching empathy can be a helpful part of every restaurant training program. You can teach empathy in your restaurant’s training program by focusing on these five key areas: Active listening. After all, hospitality is a two-way street.

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Capped at 15%, Food Delivery Apps Are Still Murder. Time to Let Them Go.

Cheetah

To encourage them, launch a frequent diner loyalty program. Make sure you and your employees are protected by car, general liability or workers compensation insurance. Consult your insurance provider to learn about the policy that’s right for you. Experiment with the most convenient way to communicate with couriers.

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Increasing Your Restaurant Delivery Profits

Restaurant Engine

Find good insurance to keep your rates low. Institute a Rewards Program. A loyalty program is the best way to encourage repeat orders. You can use the email addresses you gain from online orders to market your rewards program to current delivery customers. Always communicate with your customers.

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The Complete Guide to Restaurant Costs

Restaurant365

Recurring restaurant costs would include costs like lease or mortgage payments, employee salaries, food and beverage costs, utilities, insurance and permits. Fixed costs such as insurance, rent, and loan payments do not fluctuate month to month. Your advertising will be how you communicate this brand, in order to draw in customers.

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Restaurant Credit Card Fraud & Chargebacks: What Operators Need to Know

ChowNow

Thankfully, fraud in the form of data breaches, identity theft, account takeover, and loyalty program abuse actually seems to be on the decline. Some of these instances can be prevented by encouraging clear and open communication with customers. Unfortunately, though, service-related chargebacks are more and more common.