At this point, it should be apparent to every restaurateur that, if they hope to fill up all of their café chairs, it’s necessary to utilize social media. Like most businesses, there are a multitude of restaurant owners who are on Facebook, but there are other social media platforms that aren’t as widely used. While … Continue Reading »

When it comes to restaurant marketing, the main goal is always to get people occupying the bistro chairs and other restaurant furniture. There are a variety of methods, however, for pulling this off. Street marketing is done by promoting a business in a public space, and it’s one of the most underutilized methods of advertising … Continue Reading »

From dealing with patrons at bar tables who have had too many drinks, to speaking with customers upset at a server, restaurateurs must constantly deal with customer-relations issues. In some instances, though, these problems go beyond a single patron. Maybe a hack resulted in stolen customer information, or maybe a competitor posted a fake review … Continue Reading »

When people envision anything from fast food joints to fine dining, they typically think of restaurant furniture, good food and cozy ambiance. For many eateries, though, this isn’t where things end. Countless culinary entrepreneurs have decided to expand their offerings to catering options. This is a great business move for many establishments, but only if … Continue Reading »

When most culinary entrepreneurs get started, they’re most worried about getting tables for the restaurant and filling them up. Once the business is steady, though, many simply remain complacent. This is a terrible business tactic, and that’s why restaurateurs should always be on the lookout for the next step in their plan. Providing catering services … Continue Reading »

There are a variety of costs related to running a restaurant, and unfortunately, this includes occasionally remodeling, renovating or updating the location. This could be anything from adding new bistro chairs and visually-similar flooring to putting in completely new rooms or expanding the kitchen area. Regardless of the task at hand, it’s imperative for culinary … Continue Reading »

Whenever patrons sit down in their favorite eatery’s restaurant dining chairs, they rarely wonder how many people have sat in that exact spot before. In some cases, though, consumers have been frequenting those establishments for hundreds of years. In fact, one Rhode Island restaurant is well over 300 years old. Staying in business this long … Continue Reading »

In between checking inventory and purchasing new outdoor restaurant furniture for an exterior expansion, restaurateurs have to perform other tasks to keep their business thriving. One of these tasks that’s often overlooked is performing charitable deeds in the community. Patrons love to do business with socially responsible companies, so helping local organizations can actually be … Continue Reading »

From making deals with a restaurant supplier to ensuring staffing needs are met during a shift, the job of a restaurateur is never-ending. Unfortunately, this often leads to high stress levels. This stress can affect everything from how efficient the eatery is to the owner’s health. Fortunately, this isn’t something culinary entrepreneurs “just have to … Continue Reading »

Marketing is an essential part of running any successful business, and this holds true in the restaurant industry as much as any other. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this, but culinary entrepreneurs often overlook the very people occupying their restaurant furnishings. An eatery’s patrons are certainly important for bringing in revenue, but … Continue Reading »