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Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

Apicbase

Whether launching a new concept or expanding into a different market, menu development is critical for a restaurant’s success. That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs , menu scalability, and customer first impressions.

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What Is a Prix Fixe Menu? Here's a Guide and Menu Examples.

SpotOn

Everybody knows about the traditional sit-down restaurant experience, where servers give guests paper or digital menus. There's also the quick-service restaurant model, where guests order and pay for simple dishes created right away, similar to the modern bistro. The prix fixe menu doesn't only need to serve French food.

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How Technology Tools Help Restaurateurs Do More With Less

Modern Restaurant Management

Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Yes, the importance of a good customer experience has always been key. In reality, hospitality isn't as simple as just service.

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How to Train Your Staff to Communicate Effectively with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

A great menu or location will bring customers into your restaurant, but stellar customer service is what will keep them coming back. Providing excellent service and a friendly atmosphere will earn you regulars – and those sought after five-star customer reviews. Start with The Basics of Communication.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

Here are the training suggestions I was given by ChatGPT for FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF Menu Knowledge Training : Utilise ChatGPT to create quizzes and interactive modules to test employees’ understanding of the menu. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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A Summer of More: Leveraging Tech Solutions to Impress Enthusiastic Diners

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant bookings in May were up 48 percent compared to May 2019, and revenues are increasing as on-premise dining picks up heading into a busy summer season. In fact, tech solutions can directly spur customers to visit restaurants. The key to this tech-driven approach is being able to leverage guest data.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling!

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