Before a culinary entrepreneur starts setting up restaurant dining tables and ordering food, they’ve obviously thought of their finances. After all, falling short of necessary capital is one of the few things that can stop a restaurant in its tracks. Of course, worries about money don’t simply vanish once an eatery has established itself. That’s … Continue Reading »
Month: April 2017
How Restaurateurs Should Manage Comps
Restaurateurs have a variety of customer service tools at their disposal. In a perfect world, well-trained servers would be the only “tool” necessary to keep patrons happy. Unfortunately, it’s not a perfect world. If a restaurant owner hopes to keep their cafe tables and other furniture occupied, they sometimes have to give a little in … Continue Reading »
How Restaurants Can Increase ROI on Social Media
Regardless of the marketing method restaurants use, the main goal is to increase their return on investment (ROI). This equates to more patrons at the restaurant booths and makes promotional expenditures worth the cost. Of course, methods for increasing ROI vary depending on which platform is utilized. When it comes to social media marketing, restaurants … Continue Reading »
5 Servers Who Are Doing More Harm Than Good
Most eateries have several things in common. These include a few servers on the floor, decent restaurant dining tables, a manager checking in occasionally, and at least a few amazing dishes on the menu. Unfortunately, many of them also share the fact that some servers are doing more harm than good. The waitstaff is the … Continue Reading »
4 Myths About Running a Restaurant You Should Ignore
Whether it’s getting the appropriate amount of seating for restaurants when starting out or consistently keeping up with inventory levels, culinary entrepreneurs’ jobs are never done. It takes a lot to keep a restaurant running smoothly, and overlooking even one aspect can prove detrimental. Of course, worrying about unnecessary things can take your eye off … Continue Reading »