‘Tis the season to start preparing for family, friends, holiday shopping and holiday gatherings. This is also the time to be sure your restaurant is front and center in customers’ minds during all things “holiday” this season. Remember, there are only four ways to increase restaurant sales: increase the number of new customers increase frequency
You’re finally going to do it. You’ve done the 9 to 5, and you’re only going to take orders from one person for the rest of your working days: you. Owning and operating a restaurant franchise can be a lucrative business with the security of an already established brand. While your passion and drive are
Hey, are you a fan of sushi? Have you tried poke? Because you’re probably going to dig it. Pronounced “poh-KAY” (it rhymes with “okay”), poke is traditionally raw fish (Ahi tuna usually), white rice, and an assortment of delicious toppings. A big bowl of deliciousness, the Hawaiian dish can be found in restaurants all over
It’s never a good feeling to get negative comments from your past guests. With the internet connecting consumers in more ways than ever before, unhappy customers are able to let others know exactly how they feel through bad restaurant reviews. While criticism can sting your pride, you’re still running a business. Emily Mendenhall of Lily’s
In today’s consumer word, credit cards are more ubiquitous than ever. A 2014 estimate by the Census Bureau reported that over 72 percent of consumers owned at least one credit card. This translates into 167 million adult consumers in the U.S. As a result, it is more important than ever to accept credit cards at
A version of this article was originally published on the Time Doctor blog. It’s obvious to see that a restaurant benefits when its employees are working together synergistically. Good teamwork helps to build morale in the workplace, which makes workers more productive and ultimately improves profits. For restaurants that have excellent teamwork, problem-solving is easier — since people
Hiring is stressful — not just for the applicant but for the potential employer. And it gets even more complicated when you’re a business owner hiring chefs for your restaurant. That position, particularly the head chef, is a major factor in the success of your business, and you want to hire someone who will stick
A lot more goes into running a successful restaurant aside from tasty food. The ambiance and layout of the establishment matters as it plays a key and, beyond the food, could also determine whether people will be coming back again. Creating the ideal seating plan depends on many factors, such as if patrons need to
A big question for the modern business owner today is how to be more environmentally friendly. As sustainability and carbon footprints become more and more the subject of discussion in board rooms across the country, small businesses are beginning to realize that this trend affects them deeply as well — leading to more green restaurants
For many new entrepreneurs, nothing is quite as nerve wracking as writing their restaurant business plan. After all, it’s an important part of getting investors to back your business. If you’ve ever seen “Shark Tank,” you’ll know entrepreneurs that fail on the show tend to be the ones without a clear business plan. And if
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