Of the many requirements in running a business, labor law is one of the most critical to honor and complex to administer. The US government understands the challenge and requires employers to post the labor laws on your premises in plain sight for employees to read and access. But once they’re up on the wall,
What the What? Definitions of 15 Mexican Food Menu Items
Mexican food is inarguably one of the most popular cuisines in the US. In fact, 1 out of every 10 restaurants in the United States sells some Mexican-inspired items. It’s also a cuisine that uses a lot of the same ingredients (tortillas, meat, salsa, rice, etc.) repeatedly with different preparations and variations on presentation. Combine
Restaurant Promotion Ideas for February and March
Let’s be honest: not everyone is gaga for Valentine’s Day, and even leprechauns agree that green beer is reserved for St. Patrick’s Day. While these holidays can bring big sales for your business, there are still 58 other days worthy of great restaurant promotion ideas for February and March. If you’re looking to boost your
Does Your Restaurant Have the Right Insurance?
Getting your restaurant running can be an exciting time for a new owner. Every decision seems like a new adventure, and one step closer to achieving your dream. However, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when it comes to your new restaurant’s insurance. And it’s just as easy to push off setting up the right insurance
Pay to Play? Paid Online Advertising for Restaurants
The Internet has expanded the ways small businesses can reach out to potential new customers, and in no way is that more true than with social media. Restaurants who succeed with online marketing use social media to attract new customers and engage with past guests. 51.2 percent of Rewards Network restaurants reported that social media
Inside the Mind of a Restaurant Server: Getting to Know Your Guest
In part one of this interview, expert server Christopher Stark shared thoughts on training staff he’s developed over 17 years as a fine dining establishment server at California Grill in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. In part two of this generous and candid interview, Christopher now details his experience serving guests, the process
Inside the Mind of a Restaurant Server: Training for Success
Christopher Stark knows a thing or two about how to be a successful server. Having moved through various parts of the restaurant industry, only to spend the last 17 years as a fine dining establishment server at California Grill in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, he has possibly one of the best pedigrees
When Should Restaurant Owners Pay Themselves?
Owning a restaurant business is tough. It requires long hours and what can feel like an indefinite hiatus from what used to a more “normal” life. In many cases, it’s not uncommon for restaurant owners to go without paying themselves a full salary — or anything at all — for an extended period of time. Being
Staying Ahead of the Game: Commercial Kitchen Cleaning
Cleaning is one of those necessary frustrations about working in a commercial kitchen. After all, chefs and cooks love to focus on making the food, so it’s tempting to shirk certain cleaning duties and only handle the creative side of preparing delicious dishes. But keeping a clean kitchen is no joke. Besides needing to maintain
10 Business Acronyms Every Restaurant Owner Should Know
New business owners have to learn a lot about their industry as they go. It’s especially true for restaurant owners, who must understand the day-to-day financials, the food industry in general, ordering, tax terms, and more. You want to make sure you know important industry terms so you can run your business properly and also
