People often complain that they go out, expecting a pleasant meal, only to have their experience ruined by rambunctious children running around and climbing on the restaurant furnishings. Many patrons and restaurateurs have accepted this as unavoidable, but restaurants across the country have now made headlines by stating that unruly children are not allowed in … Continue Reading »

Restaurant owners often gauge their success on whether or not their cafe tables are filled on any given day. A few especially entrepreneurial owners step outside of this box and offer delivery and online ordering options. Far too many, however, never even consider providing catering services. While not every restaurant should leap into the catering … Continue Reading »

A restaurant might have some of the greatest food in town, and plenty of outdoor restaurant furniture that’s both comfortable and provides for an amazing view of the surrounding area.  But if they don’t have excellent customer service, all of this is for naught. Wait staff are part of the "service industry," so it should … Continue Reading »

Any restaurateur knows that running a successful eatery is about more than lots of bar tables and great food. In reality, the atmosphere of a restaurant can be just as important, and when it comes down to it, the layout of the dining room can have a huge effect on the "feel" of the restaurant.  … Continue Reading »

Restaurateurs should always be on the lookout for ways to make their business better. Whether it’s at the beginning when they’re picking out restaurant furniture or three years down the road while looking for ways to save money, they should make use of any advantage they can garner. Switching to biodegradable products is one way … Continue Reading »

Picking out the chairs for a restaurant is one thing. After all, patrons will more often pay attention to the quality of the food than the restaurant furniture. Picking out the right wait staff, however, is quite another thing. Bringing in unprofessional servers can result in angry customers and terrible word of mouth. Because of … Continue Reading »

Some restaurateurs want their menus to be incredibly simple, and this can lead to a single sheet with nothing but items and prices listed. While this may work for some establishments, other restaurant owners may prefer to have a more professional-looking menu with photos. Hiring an amateur photographer for this, though, could lead to food … Continue Reading »