It’s not too often that patrons occupy restaurant furnishings for something other than a great meal, but when they do, it’s usually because an event at the establishment has been properly promoted. Whether it’s a live music event or an open-to-the-community cooking class, these types of happenings are a great way to get an eatery … Continue Reading »

Just six years after its inception, Uber had become a $62.5 billion business. This little tidbit of information may seem meaningless to a restaurateur who’s just trying to fill the bar tables, but a company that became successful this quickly obviously has a few tricks up their sleeve. While Uber obviously has a vastly different … Continue Reading »

There are a variety of trends that culinary entrepreneurs must stay abreast of if the tables for restaurant patrons are to remain full. Some of the most vital new trends, though, are those related to marketing. After all, a restaurateur who uses effective marketing trends from 2009 is likely handicapping themselves against their competition. With … Continue Reading »

In September of 2015, Instagram surpassed Twitter in unique users when it hit the 400 million benchmark. This means using the social media platform has become vital, and this is especially the case for new entrepreneurs trying to fill chairs for a restaurant. This photo/video sharing platform offers a variety of benefits for restaurateurs, and … Continue Reading »

Being successful in any business takes hard work, but creating a prosperous restaurant could be one of the most difficult. From picking out the right restaurant furniture to hiring the right waitstaff, there are numerous things that restaurateurs have to stay on top of. One of the most important, though, is food trends. What’s popular … Continue Reading »

National chain restaurants have a vested interest in getting their product seen across the country, but this simply isn’t the case for local eateries trying to fill up their restaurant booths. In fact, unless a restaurateur has opened multiple locations in a region, they really only need to focus on getting the word out to … Continue Reading »

Getting excited patrons into the pub table and chairs in a restaurant is difficult enough, but when a nearby eatery implements business practices that allow them to sell their dishes for excessively low prices, things get even more difficult. Whether the other restaurant is dangerously cutting certain corners or simply doesn’t have much overhead, the … Continue Reading »

One of the best ways to keep cafe tables full is to make sure restaurant patrons are happy, and one of the best ways to do this is continually getting feedback. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always come easy. Many guests, whether satisfied or angry, are content with just going home and not giving their experience another … Continue Reading »

Some eateries are content with their patrons occupying restaurant dining sets and having the same menu items to choose from constantly. Unfortunately, never changing up a menu can make customers complacent, and eventually, they’ll likely head somewhere else to try something new. This is why restaurateurs should periodically offer new menu items, and these tips … Continue Reading »

Eateries that have servers on the staff face challenges that typical fast food or buffet restaurants simply don’t see. These challenges start during the hiring process. After all, it’s important to avoid servers who will forget the guests occupying outdoor restaurant furniture or simply hide in the back when things get tough. Sadly, patrons can … Continue Reading »