It’s difficult for a social media platform to gain wide use, but once they do, it’s important that restaurateurs utilize the platform for marketing purposes. Since Instagram has surpassed 600 million users per month, it has certainly met the “wide use” threshold. And while tossing up every picture of a new café chair or the … Continue Reading »

Whether it’s a huge fan convention, holiday season or the Master’s golf tournament in Augusta, certain events require restaurants to bring on more staff than usual. When employees know they’re temporary, though, their lack of motivation might make them as productive as the restaurant furnishings. Of course, this defeats the purpose of hiring extra help … Continue Reading »

Several studies have shown that brand loyalty among Millennials is very high. Considering the fact that these young adults recently surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest generation in America, the brand loyalty aspect has huge implications. While bringing in bistro chairs and fancy coffees might attract this young generation, there are a variety of simpler … Continue Reading »

Having enough bar tables and great food obviously improves the chances of consumers frequenting a restaurant, but the employees are the bedrock of any eatery’s foundation. The sometimes long hours and dealing with upset customers, however, can be a drain on morale. Fortunately, this isn’t an insurmountable problem. Over the next year, there are several … Continue Reading »

It takes a variety of things to make a restaurant successful. Marketing and an online presence are obviously essential, but everything from comfortable café chairs to an exclusive alcoholic beverage can keep people coming back. A recent survey from Daniels College of Business, though, discovered which attributes could convince patrons to spend more. It turns … Continue Reading »

Culinary entrepreneurs try just about everything to fill up their restaurant dining chairs. When it comes to the act of providing free Wi-Fi, however, it seems as if only regional and chain establishments make the effort. Restaurateurs often cite pricing as an issue, but in reality, the benefits that come along with offering free Wi-Fi … Continue Reading »

Sitting at the dining tables for restaurants should be a relaxing experience. While it’s understandable if the crowd gets a little exuberant when the big game is on, it can become annoying for patrons if noise is nonstop on a typical night. In many instances, this noise pollution—as the scientists call it—may not even be … Continue Reading »

Many restaurateurs would love a world where they could simply set out their café tables, make great food and rake in the money. Of course, this isn’t how the food and beverage industry works, and one of the things culinary entrepreneurs must consistently worry about is health inspections. This doesn’t mean, though, that health inspectors … Continue Reading »

While restaurant furnishings and great entrees are essential aspects of running an eatery, nothing could be done without Grade-A commercial restaurant equipment. For small restaurants and establishments on a tight budget, however, purchasing new equipment can be uneconomical. If even one piece of kitchen equipment breaks down, it can bring the entire restaurant to a … Continue Reading »

Having a great restaurant supplier can result in unique foods, beautiful café tables and pristine commercial restaurant equipment. What these suppliers might not provide, however, is high-tech innovations and gadgetry. Fortunately, many of these tech trends don’t require an all new supplier. Save for one or two, culinary entrepreneurs can take advantage of all the … Continue Reading »