Waste is a major problem for restaurants of all sizes across America. This doesn’t just hurt your bottom line — as every ounce of food thrown away is a combination of ingredients you paid for — it’s also a major issue for the environment. Modern consumers are looking for businesses that are thoughtful in how
The Why and How to Playing Music in Your Restaurant
You think it’s going to be great. Nothing to compete with conversation or to distract from the food. People will be able to hear each other and they’ll thank you for it. They might even leave you a glowing review. “Why can’t all restaurants be like this one? Hurrah!” Then, reality sets in. Silence, believe
Supersize Me: Should Your Restaurant Add a Drive Thru?
Whether thinking of renovating an existing building or moving into a new one, the topic of drive thrus often come up with restaurant owners looking for ways to change up their business. For restaurants that can make it work, drive thrus can bring in big profit, especially in communities that rely on driving for their
So You Wanna Cater: Expanding Your Restaurant into Catering
When a restaurant starts getting more and more popular, it’s natural for management to start thinking of options for expansion. For some it’s a food truck. For others, it’s a second brick-and-mortar location. But for many, it’s expanding their service to catering. There are a few ways to go about easing into the catering business
Thanks, but No Thanks: Should Your Restaurant Stay Open for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a special — and hectic — time of the year for everyone. As the official start of the holiday season, Thanksgiving is also one of those days that can be difficult for those in the restaurant industry to know what to do with. Should you stay open for the day? Will you lose
Getting Restaurant Nutritional Data Right for Your Menu
In May 2017, FDA guidelines will require nutritional menu labeling for specific kinds of restaurants throughout the United States. Specifically, menus should include calorie information for each item and be prepared to offer additional printed restaurant nutritional data per customer request. The restaurants that are required by law to comply are… Part of a chain
How to Choose the Best Restaurant Suppliers
Selecting the best restaurant suppliers is about much more than finding the best price. Ask yourself: Am I really working with the right vendor? We have 10 ways to recognize the total value in your restaurant suppliers, including: Reliable delivery and billing Innovative offers Promotional opportunities Connections that benefit your business Download this free list
How to Avoid Clashing with Your Restaurant Business Partner
Somewhere in-between “Two heads are better than one” and “Too many cooks spoil the broth” is the secret to a perfect restaurant partnership. As owners, it can be frustrating at times to have to deal with not just employees, vendors, and customers, but also the demands of a partner to whom you owe your loyalty
Sell Yourself: Building a Retail Product for Your Restaurant
Chi-Chi’s Salsa. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs. College Inn Chicken Broth. Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot Pies. You’ve seen them all at your local grocery store, but did you know that each of these familiar products (and hundreds more) originated as extensions of their original brand, the full service restaurant? In some ways, building out a retail
Low Key Ways to Make Your Restaurant Family Friendly
No matter the main demographic of your restaurant, you should always anticipate the occasional young family coming in to dine with you. Whether it’s their one special night out or a lunch break in the middle of errands, adult diners dining alongside their children just want one thing — for the meal to go smoothly. And
