Food for Thought: Keeping Restaurant Employees Happy, not Hungry
It’s quite common for restaurant operators to comp their servers’ meals. This is a great way to build morale, improve employee retention, …
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Work Smarter, Not Harder this Labor Day
Labor Day is one of the increasingly rare national holidays where most people get a 3-day weekend. Since 1894, busy Americans have …
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Sell Your Story: How Restaurants are Refining Concepts and Branding
When you first open a restaurant, you invest time and money in making the big, exciting decisions that define your brand identity. …
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How to Go Hire: 3 Ways to Track Employee Performance
One thing is true is every industry: your business is only as strong as your employees. For restaurants, where servers interact directly …
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Saving Green by Going Green in Your Independent Restaurant
Retail businesses of every stripe have flirted with the idea of going green for years. Customers were once thrilled with organic, ethically-sourced …
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Why Repeat Diners are Better for Business
For many restaurant owners, there’s a drive to get new customers in the door. After all, new customers mean new business and more …
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5 Necessities to Run a Successful Restaurant
Approximately 17% of restaurants close within the first year of business. While that number can be daunting, your restaurant doesn’t have to …
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A Woman’s Place: The Growing Success of Women in Restaurants
Women-owned restaurants are on the rise. Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, is just one example of how …
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4 Metrics Restaurant Managers Need to Monitor for Success
The restaurant industry sees an average of $1.9 billion in sales every 24 hours. Your business is making money, and it’s also …
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5 Mistakes Preventing Restaurant Growth
The restaurant industry is expected to be worth approximately $798 billion in 2017. So what keeps these businesses growing? The right combination of …
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Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: A Look at Health-Conscious Dining
Healthy eating is on the rise! Whether your guests are gluten-free, diabetic, or excited about self-care, one thing is clear: they’re seeking …
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The Effects of Food Spoilage on Your Bottom Line
How much food is your restaurant throwing away? Without inventory management software to help you keep tabs on your supplies, you may …
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