In a perfect world, the patrons sitting at restaurant dining tables would consistently love everything about their favorite eatery. As times change, however, so do consumer tastes. This makes it necessary for restaurateurs to keep up with emerging trends. Failure to do so can take a once-successful dining establishment and turn it into a ghost … Continue Reading »

When it comes to website images, menu pictures and other photographs, getting them done professionally is ideal for an eatery. This gives people a great idea of what they can expect when they get to the restaurant booth. Of course, smaller eateries can’t necessarily afford professional photographers. If this is the case, stock photography offers … Continue Reading »

From Facebook marketing to customer loyalty programs, restaurateurs have a variety of methods at their disposal to help fill the café tables. As novel new approaches are emerging every day, though, it becomes necessary to think outside the box when creating promotional materials. One emerging trend comes in the form of culinary entrepreneurs publishing their … Continue Reading »

Whether it’s a point of sale (POS) system that streamlines the ordering process or a piece of commercial restaurant equipment that allows 20 steaks to be cooked simultaneously, technology has done great things for the food and beverage industry. As technology evolves, though, culinary entrepreneurs might run into trouble filling their restaurant furniture if they … Continue Reading »

Every restaurateur loves to walk onto the floor and see their bar tables full on a weeknight. Unfortunately, hard work doesn’t always lead to this outcome. There are many reasons that a restaurant might not always do well, and many of these are the same reasons that otherwise great eateries end up failing. With 17% … Continue Reading »

Every restaurateur loves to walk onto the floor and see their bar tables full on a weeknight. Unfortunately, hard work doesn’t always lead to this outcome. There are many reasons that a restaurant might not always do well, and many of these are the same reasons that otherwise great eateries end up failing. With 17% … Continue Reading »

Restaurant suppliers will tell you that trends come and go, and each year the National Restaurant Association takes the time to survey professional chefs to assess which trends are coming down the pike. The Mayo Clinic, surprisingly, follows these reports as well, if only in hopes of finding that nutritional data improves. In 2017, they … Continue Reading »

You already went to the trouble of setting up a beautiful outdoor dining area for your patrons, but the weather is threatening to change early this year. You don’t want to lose out on your extra floor space, nor do you want to see the effectiveness of your investment cut short. The best solution is … Continue Reading »

As long as your restaurant seats children, you need to take their special needs into account. Sure, older kids can sit in regular chairs at the table, but younger ones require you to make some arrangements. Fortunately, your restaurant supplier is prepared for such situations and can help you seat even your smallest guests in … Continue Reading »

Are you ready to make your furniture selections? How far along in the process have you gotten? If you are starting your search, then follow these five steps to get exactly what you want. Set Your Budget It is an unfortunate truth that we are susceptible to purchasing more than we can really afford. That … Continue Reading »