Social Hospitality
JANUARY 8, 2019
Restaurant storytelling is one of the most powerful tools to drive customer engagement. People are now able to share their stories with a wider audience due to innovations in technology and trends in social media. Customers want to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. If you’re wondering how to increase your restaurant sales and build brand loyalty, storytelling is key.
Indoor Media
JANUARY 2, 2019
What content has performed best for your blog? For us, content targeted toward our top categories of business has shown the best results. Since our blog is fairly new (started in the fall of 2017) we’ve been experimenting with different content topics, audiences, and writing styles. We’ve written about the basics of grocery store advertising, a short series on digital, and advice on running your business.
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Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 7, 2019
To help you kick off 2019 , we’ve gathered up our 5 most popular (and useful) blog posts over the past year. Read on to get up to speed on esse ntial industry insights that will help guide your restaurant or bar for the New Year - everything from inventory to manager bonus plans.
Ken Burgin
JANUARY 31, 2019
I found CookKeepBook through a social media mention, and it seems to have all the functions for recipe software that an independent operator needs. For many years we sold Profitable Recipe Manager , and its combination of simplicity and accuracy helped thousands of businesses control their food and recipe costs. Since retiring that product a few years ago, I’ve been looking for an inexpensive, cloud-based alternative.
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Notch
JANUARY 23, 2019
As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. While 6% is actually a high-water mark for this industry in recent years, it's still considered low by most investment standards.
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Thrive POS
JANUARY 3, 2019
Let’s get real for a moment. Customer loyalty is not guaranteed, no matter how good your pizza is. And no matter how many times you landed it like a gold medal Olympic gymnast, one misstep can cost you big time - which makes having high-quality delivery drivers even more critical to your success as an independent pizza restaurant offering local delivery.
Goliath Consulting
JANUARY 6, 2019
Management companies provide restaurants with a franchise like operating system without having a franchise agreement. Management firms, like Goliath Restaurant Management, help restaurant owners reassess their food costs and supply chains, rein in bar costs and consolidate their liquor inventory to better suit their demographic, create marketing calendars and promotional materials to keep sales growing, and serve as a human resource department for recruiting, hiring, training and retaining staff
Wasserstrom
JANUARY 11, 2019
Having a kid friendly restaurant can be a boon for the restaurant operator. Families with young children represent a lucrative demographic. But the first question you should be asking yourself is this: “Is this right for my restaurant concept?” Almost every restaurant finds itself serving children from time to time, even if they aren’t considered […].
Uncorkd
JANUARY 24, 2019
From surprise proposals to a dozen roses, Valentine’s Day is a special day for many. This takes many on a hunt to find the perfect place to spend their evening. With an average of $143 being spent on a Valentine’s Day dinner and a total of 19 billion being spent, it is one of the biggest nights of the year for the restaurant industry. As a restaurant it can be hard to stand out amongst the competition, but we have complied a list of some of the best ways to attract couples to your
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HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.
Notch
JANUARY 31, 2019
Most restaurants operate on a profit margin of just 3-5 percent. That leaves no room for wasteful spending. That’s why food cost control should be a key objective for any restaurant. Keeping food costs manageable is a great way to ensure expenses don’t eat into that already razor thin profit margin. What are the best food cost control methods? There are a number of changes you can implement at your restaurant today to ensure you’re only spending what’s necessary on food, therefore maximizing you
Ordyx
JANUARY 10, 2019
If your restaurant still hasn’t made the addition of online ordering, it’s possible you may not yet see the immediate need. You haven’t been losing money, you’re gaining customers, and maybe you’re even doing pretty well overall. But let’s face it, doing ‘pretty well’ isn’t the mindset that compelled you to seek success in this tough restaurant industry.
The Restaurant Expert
JANUARY 24, 2019
Do you wonder what makes up the prime cost formula in the restaurant industry? How do you calculate a restaurant’s prime cost formula? What is the prime cost formula? Watch this video to learn or continue reading below. Prime cost in the restaurant industry is different than in other industries. I want to be very clear what prime cost is for the restaurant industry.
Core Hospitality
JANUARY 10, 2019
Here is a quick VLOG above our 5 question operations self assessment. Take 2 minutes and complete this open evaluation of your business, has it gone a little static? Get that “New car smell” again!
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.
iTab POS
JANUARY 16, 2019
Smart Employee Scheduling: Key to Increasing Restaurant Profits. If you ask any restaurant owner what determines the revenue they earn, they will say obviously it’s the sales. Of course, they are correct, but is that it? Perhaps a more comprehensive way of answering this question is by asking yourself the following: what determines the sales? Is it the customers’ choice only?
Hospitality Insurance Group
JANUARY 17, 2019
This month, we welcomed Bryon to Hospitality Insurance Group as our new Commercial Lines Territory Manager based at our headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts. Get to know Bryon in our latest Q&A interview below. What is your full name? Bryon Hutter. When is your birthday? 02/03. Where do you live? Ashland, MA. Tell us a little bit about your background.
Notch
JANUARY 31, 2019
Most restaurants operate on a profit margin of just 3-5 percent. That leaves no room for wasteful spending. That’s why food cost control should be a key objective for any restaurant. Keeping food costs manageable is a great way to ensure expenses don’t eat into that already razor thin profit margin. What are the best food cost control methods? There are a number of changes you can implement at your restaurant today to ensure you’re only spending what’s necessary on food, therefore maximizing you
Takeaway Solutions
JANUARY 28, 2019
Online ordering is more popular than ever with millions of people ordering online when hungry. More and more people turn to food outlets with online facilities. Are you offering online options to local consumers? If not, you can be missing out on growing your business. Ordering online is convenient and satisfies consumers’ appetite for instant gratification.
Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing
In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program
The Restaurant Expert
JANUARY 17, 2019
How would you like to cut food cost with two easy steps? These two “clipboard systems”- EASY – stop mistakes coming out of your kitchen. They virtually eliminate theft in your restaurant. One is a key item report. The other is a waste sheet. Watch this video to learn exactly what I mean or continue reading below. The waste sheet simply tracks waste in the kitchen.
MBB Hospitality
JANUARY 30, 2019
MBB Management, the Philadelphia-based franchising consulting partner and operations manager for Tony Luke’s , has just inked a deal to open seven new Tony Luke’s franchise locations throughout New York City, Long Island and Yonkers. Philly icon and international brand Tony Luke’s is best known for its award-winning South Philly Style cheesesteaks. Tony Luke’s has 22 stores open across the country, and has been featured in GQ Magazine , Gourmet Magazine , The New York Times, and is a member of P
iTab POS
JANUARY 22, 2019
Multiple Location Restaurants: Their Challenges and How to Handle Them. You own a restaurant and it is flourishing more than ever. The tables are always full, your kitchen is buzzing with activity, customer reviews are positive and your restaurant’s reputation is growing day by day. So, you decide to take the next step and expand your business by opening another restaurant at a different location.
Web Diner
JANUARY 18, 2019
When you’re running your own business, you’ve got a million things to think about and oversee on a daily basis. You may not think you have the time to create and market effective promotions or customer incentives. However, promoting your restaurant through special offers, discounts, and other incentive-based rewards is crucial to your marketing strategy.
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Notch
JANUARY 23, 2019
As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. While 6% is actually a high-water mark for this industry in recent years, it's still considered low by most investment standards.
Restaurant Den
JANUARY 28, 2019
Picture this: You’re craving sushi. You heard about a great new spot a few blocks away from a coworker, and now that the craving has hit, you’re ready to order. You search the name of the restaurant in Google, and their website pops up as the first result. You’re impressed by how clean and easy […]. The post 7 Benefits of Online Ordering appeared first on Restaurant Den.
The Restaurant Expert
JANUARY 29, 2019
Are you looking for how to create a restaurant budget, yet you’re having a hard time finding the right resources? You’re on the right track because you understand the importance of having a budget. Not everyone in the restaurant industry does. Every other industry works from a budget – yet it’s hard to find resources for restaurants.
T-Ching
JANUARY 8, 2019
“Spilling the Tea” seems to be a phrase associated with drag culture – especially if you watch any episodes of “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” If you’ve never heard the expression before, pay attention: it’s showing up everywhere. I’m bringing it to your awareness today for all the global tea farmers that not only struggle to get their tea to the buying public–and that is after all their great efforts to grow and produce their leaves–but I̵
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