What do you think of when you think of an Asian restaurant? What sort of décor do you expect to find there? There is a broad range of options for an Asian theme, but some elements are likely to be common. Common Elements All the chain Asian restaurants I have seen have polished wooden floors, … Continue Reading »

Puns aside, picking the right chairs for your eatery is a remarkably important thing. Let me give you a couple of examples. I have a favorite teashop here in town. It is filled with antique tables and mismatched chairs from a variety of periods. Additionally, there are several couches, none of which look new, but … Continue Reading »

How important is it for you to design an effective restaurant? It should come as no surprise that the core objective for your business is to offer a specific experience that will generate a profit. In order to maximize that profit, the design must be right. That doesn’t mean you have to invest in new … Continue Reading »

The question of taking reservations or not is one that plagues many restaurateurs. It is a practice that is fraught with challenges, potential disappointments, and possible conflict. However, accepting reservations can help you to fill your tables. If you are sitting on the fence regarding your reservation policy, here are some considerations that might help … Continue Reading »

The restaurant dining furniture you have helps to set the tone. With it you can create whimsy, decadence, or classic design. Of course, there is more to the look of your eatery than just the furniture. Here are some ways you can re-imagine your restaurant to reinvigorate your customer base. Liven things Up It is … Continue Reading »

When it comes to special events or holidays, the seating for restaurants can get packed relatively quickly. This often results in culinary entrepreneurs bringing on seasonal help to get through the rush. Of course, these temporary workers don’t stay around, and restaurateurs can find it difficult to get their best seasonal talent coming back every … Continue Reading »

Some restaurants require servers to share a portion of their tips with the bartender. This is known as tip pooling, and employees who have worked around fancy café chairs and outdoor benches have likely experienced it. This term has been thrust into the news lately, however, due to the new presidential administration. President Obama banned … Continue Reading »

Nothing is forever, and this holds true in the food and beverage industry as much as anywhere else. While items like café chairs and commercial restaurant equipment are long-term investments, they too will eventually need to be replaced. At what point, though, is it time to make the leap and throw out the old bathwater? … Continue Reading »

Everything in a dining establishment costs money. From the fancy restaurant furniture in the front of the house to the commercial restaurant equipment in the back, there are just some things that an eatery cannot do without. These one-time purchases, however, aren’t that detrimental in the grand scheme of things. Where a restaurateur can really … Continue Reading »

Servers might hate it when they have to clean the restaurant furnishings after being occupied by a few children, but catering to kids is a great way to bring in more business. There are nearly 74 million Americans under the age of 18, and their parents often enjoy having a nice meal out without having … Continue Reading »