Summertime is the busiest season of the year for many restaurant owners. How your restaurant performs during the critical summer months can often mean the difference between ending the year in the black, or in the red. So, how do you attract more customers eager to celebrate summer by dining out without investing in pricey
Dine In, Delivery, and Takeout
Customer tastes are evolving and changing. While some consumers still prefer the full-service experience of dining in a restaurant, a growing number are developing a taste for delivery or takeout. In fact, online ordering spend is growing 300% faster than on-premise spend. It’s important for restaurant owners to understand how to meet the expectations of
Integrate Third-Party Delivery Apps Directly into Your POS
With 51 percent of customers placing orders online or through an app, restaurant owners have an opportunity to boost sales by catering to this growing demand. Third-party delivery apps — such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates — provide consumers with flexibility and choice when it comes to ordering takeout and delivery. However, the
Restaurant Trends in 2020
Restaurant sales grew by more than 3 percent between 2018 and 2019, and that growth is expected to continue as we enter the new decade. In order to keep up with growing customer demand, there are several trends restaurant owners will want to keep up on, including: The demand for more plant-based options The rise
Rewards Network Earns Prestigious Title of 2020 The Best Places to Work in Chicago
Rewards Network, a provider of marketing, loyalty services, dining rewards programs and financing to the restaurant industry, announced today that it has been recognized by Built In Chicago as one of the Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Companies to Work for. “We take pride in creating a culture where we give folks the
Tips for Successfully Adopting Menu Trends
Staying on top of the latest ingredient, food, and drink crazes can sometimes feel like a full-time job. As a restaurant owner, how can you be sure you’re jumping on trends that will be the next big thing, and not ones doomed to quickly fizzle out? Here are a few tips on how to research
5 Restaurant Bookkeeping Tips for Your Business
If you come from a predominantly culinary background, the thought of balancing your restaurant’s finances might seem overwhelming. But as a restaurant owner, it’s imperative that you stay on top of your finances to make sure you understand exactly what’s happening at your business. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when setting
Preparing Your Restaurant for Warm or Cold Weather
Season change means more than just one more (or one less) outer layer for your restaurant. It can have a profound effect on your sales, good or bad. Are you ready for what next season will bring? Whether your restaurant is getting ready for snow drifts or the busiest summer season yet, being prepared is
Planning Your Restaurant’s New Year's Eve (and When Enough is Enough)
With the year coming to an end, there’s still time to hold holiday-focused events at your restaurant. And one of the most popular is easily the classic New Year’s Eve party. However, while a big event can reap great rewards, there are some major hurdles to consider when executing NYE events at your restaurant. Make
Hire, Train, Retain, Discipline: Restaurant Management for Success
The restaurant industry has an average 66.3% turnover rate. That means for every three employees you have right now, you’ll probably replace two of them within a year. Think about that for a minute. The time and expense it takes to constantly re-hire and re-train can take its toll on your restaurant management. Avoid the
