For the most successful restaurants, shift changes run like clockwork. But for many establishments, they can be a nightmare. It’s during shift changes that prep work gets completed, the majority of cleaning takes place, and the scheduling and cash register counts get handled. If all goes smoothly, your next shift’s staff will have everything they
Over Easy: How All-Day Breakfast Is Changing Restaurants
Mid-October marked the nationwide roll-out of an all-day breakfast menu for McDonald’s franchises, and the industry has been positively buzzing over the move ever since. While some outlets, like Sonic, are questioning the value of all-day breakfast profits, we’re also seeing individual Burger King franchises go rogue from the national brand and offer all-day breakfast
Boom, Boom, Boom: Soundproofing Your Restaurant
Your restaurant is bustling. The dining room is full of people laughing and talking. Servers are moving through your space, taking and delivering orders. By all appearances, business is booming. There’s a palpable energy customers can feel the second they walk through the door. So why isn’t everyone smiling? It’s noise. Your restaurant is just
Hire My Chef: How Catering Can Boost Your Restaurant Brand
The season of food festivals and farmer’s markets is rapidly disappearing — but that doesn’t mean the opportunities for bringing your food directly to the people are vanishing with it! In fact, the holiday season offers a unique chance to reach more customers than ever, right in their own homes. The secret? Encouraging your chef
The Big Business of Business Diners, Part Two: Tips for Restaurants
You now know about the unique needs of the business diner, but how can you make your restaurant the perfect choice for their meetings? According to restaurant experts speaking at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, all it takes is a few tips — and a lot of relationship building. 1. Concentrate on
The Big Business of Business Diners, Part One: The Who’s Who
So you’ve got a good dinner crowd; you’ve set up a menu with the perfect mix of comfort and creativity; and you’ve got a big box of crayons on hand, to cater to any young foodies-in-training. Think you’ve got all your bases covered? Think again. There is one very important diner category that you may
