https://lavu.wistia.com/medias/tewnu793w4?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 It’s 6 p.m. after a long day’s work—where do you want to be? For many US adults, the answer is at happy hour! It's one of the most popular pastimes in the United States of America where coworkers can…
Does Your Restaurant Need a Boost? 5 Ways the Right POS System Can Earn You Money – and Customers. New restaurants have some of the highest business failure rates in the US economy. If smaller, newer eateries are going to compete with…
Some exciting restaurant trade shows are on the horizon, most notably the National Restaurant Association Show, which runs for one week in May each year. With over 60,000 attendees and exhibitors registered to attend, the NRA’s show is set to…
Wanting to serve food is a noble reason to start a restaurant, but it takes more than a pure desire to keep a restaurant open. As we mentioned in a previous article, 70% of restaurants close between their third and…
The hard truth is that most startup restaurants and bars have a 60% chance of failing the first year. Furthermore, startups rarely make it to their sixth year of business. It is a very competitive industry. Factors including business and…
The natural result of communication is miscommunication. At a restaurant it is no different; however, complications and drama occurring between the front of house and back of house can cause real issues for the bottom line. The level of communication…
There is a new trend afoot in the restaurant industry: going into retail. In the past few years, restaurants and chefs have retailed best-selling menu items to boost their food brands. Some have had a great deal of success—for instance,…
If the best part of waking up is a perfect cup of coffee, it is likely you have several choices within one mile. Whether you grind your own coffee, settle for instant coffee, or get in line for something special…
Your vision of the perfect restaurant is likely to involve such aspects as a delectable menu, a fabulous and inviting dining area, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. To have a booming business, all of these lovely elements must come together at…
If you have a bustling restaurant, having faster table turnover is one of the best ways to increase both revenue and customer satisfaction. However, turning tables must be done tactfully. The last thing any restaurant should do is make the…