As the days are getting longer and the weather’s getting warmer, patios are a key way restaurants can attract more customers and ensure they have a great dining experience. Many diners want to have a nice meal out with family or friends, and don’t want to be cooped up inside to eat. When the weather
Why Your Restaurant Should Get Back to Basics in 2017
There could be a dark storm cloud on the horizon for the restaurant industry. A lot of financial indicators are pointed toward stability, but not pointed towards increased growth for the industry as a whole. The competition among increasing numbers of small franchises and independent restaurants may be leading us into a recession, according to some
Restaurant Trends in 2018
2018 is looking like an interesting year for restaurant trends that could affect your bottom line. Are you prepared for it? In our brand new report, we take an in-depth look at what this year is going to be like for restaurants, both large and small, including: The state of the restaurant industry overall What’s
10 Ways Restaurants Can Prepare for Hurricanes and Nor’easters
Planning out emergency procedures is not exactly one of the fun aspects of your responsibily as a restaurant owner. No one wants to imagine their business (and your staff, and your customers) being in severe danger due to a natural disaster. However, if you’re on or near one of the coasts, hurricane planning needs to
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
What to Do When The Power Goes Out in Your Restaurant
When you run a restaurant, you have to be ready for just about anything. And sadly, “just about anything” includes power outages. Having the power go out, especially during service, can throw a huge monkey wrench into what should have been a smooth-running shift. Besides leaving your guests and staff literally in the dark, a
The Next Generation: Managing a Restaurant Manager Right
Successful owners have to wear many hats when it comes to creating a sustainable business, and restaurant owners often feel compelled to wear their manager and owner hats at the same time while managing a restaurant. And with good reason, for the most part. Restaurants have tight profit margins — with less room for frills
