There is a fine line between overstocking your dining room and making it cozy. There is an equally narrow margin between getting the right staff, and too many people on the books. As any established restaurateur will tell you, the correct restaurant furniture is just half of the equation. Who Is on Your Floor? You … Continue Reading »
Month: April 2014
What Other Options Do You Have with Commercial Restaurant Equipment?
When it comes to stocking your restaurant you should always opt for commercial restaurant equipment. The quality is well worth the extra investment of capital. But, do you always have to pick the top of the line? Perhaps not. Leasing May Work The same companies that offer you quality restaurant equipment to purchase may also … Continue Reading »
Give Them Something to Talk About with More than Just Seating for Restaurants
Public relations are all about your restaurant’s image. Good PR is the best type of free advertising; bad PR can be a complete disaster. So, how do you ensure that your PR is helpful and positive? Invite the Media Although there is always a risk involved when you invite local food critics to your establishment, … Continue Reading »
The Power of a Chef to Fill Restaurant Dining Tables
When you work in the front of the house you rarely give any thought to the power of a chef. Yet, without that chef, you would never fill your restaurant dining tables. Unless that chef is a celebrity, the guests never see him or her. That doesn’t mean the chef should be ignored by the … Continue Reading »
Stock Up on Bar Tables to Maximize Your Access to Snackers
It’s hard to imagine any way you can compete with the big burger chains for their dollar menu shoppers. There is no realistic way for an independent restaurant to eat the loss on many small items that cost more to make than their sales price. You can, however, prepare to address those Millennials who are … Continue Reading »
How Sustainable is Your Outdoor Restaurant Furniture?
In the growing world of sustainability, some people go to extremes to meet appearances. Chances are, none of your customers will ask about the harvesting practices of your tables or chairs, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t impressed by those restaurateurs that go the extra mile. What do I mean? Well, think of it this … Continue Reading »
The Right Restaurant Dining Furniture Is Just the First Step
You have decided to go it alone and not join a franchise. Great move! For the independent thinker, nothing is more frustrating than having to follow some preset plan to restaurant success. You already have an idea of what you want to present, what kind of style you will select, and so forth. But, how … Continue Reading »
Pull Up Your Cafe Chair and Learn About the Trends in 2014
As amazed as you might be to find yourself in another new year, 2014 is here. Food trends for this year are just about what you would expect, considering the path things were taking last year. Let’s take a look at what the pundits are anticipating on plates in the coming months. Everything Locally Sourced … Continue Reading »
Don’t Let Restaurant Furnishings Lose Your Customers
It can be very tempting to see what your customers are like before you decide if you want to invest in new restaurant furnishings, but this is one time when you want to place the horse before the cart. Investing in the look you want is a way to predict your future. Create a target … Continue Reading »
Make the Best Use of Your Restaurant Supplier
Few restaurateurs think about their restaurant supplier unless they need some piece of equipment or furniture. That is a big mistake. Suppliers have access to much more than just the “nuts and bolts” needed for a successful dining operation. They can offer contacts for just about every niche of the restaurant business. Food Services Yes, … Continue Reading »