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
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
Not Just Another Bottle: Holiday Wines to Remember
Now that the holidays are almost upon us, you might want to think about picking up a bottle or two of wine as gifts, or to share with friends and family. Wines from noteworthy producers are often go-to picks this time of year, but there are plenty of exciting options for those who want something
Keep Them Loyal: Strategically Onboard Your Employees for Operational Success
What can a restaurateur do to ensure employee loyalty? Research shows that employees often decide within the first three weeks whether or not to stay. As much as 22% of employee turnover happens in the first 45 days. Maintaining a good, loyal staff is challenging With unemployment at a record low, finding and keeping good,
How Your Restaurant Can Plan for the Holidays and Improve Profits
The holiday season can add up to big business and profits for restaurants, but it can also mean additional complications when it comes to planning ahead and managing the holiday schedule. Here are a few tips and ideas for how restaurant and bar owners can ensure the holiday season runs smoothly for guests and employees,
Staff Up: How Your Restaurant Can Handle Holiday Scheduling
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year for your guests. For you and your staff, it’s time to get organized. You’ll be fielding time-off requests, staff cancellations, and stressed-out managers and hosts. Meanwhile, your customers, who will still be expecting top-notch service, will hopefully be coming to your restaurant in search of
Increase Restaurant Sales in August with These Creative Marketing Ideas
Historically, August is a rough month for restaurant sales. And for the past few years, we’ve been on a rollercoaster, seeing higher sales that are driven not by traffic, but by increases in check size. With same store sales trending down, heading into an August slump can be nerve-racking. Experts say restaurants have two strong
Hazel, Ravines & Downtown Offers Guests Three Unique Menus and a Robot Bartender
The Detroit restaurant scene has heated up over the past few years, earning the city a reputation as a foodie’s paradise destination. Hazel, Ravines & Downtown, a relative newcomer, has stood apart from the competition since it opened in late 2018. Offering a unique concept—three separate styles of cuisine under one roof—the restaurant gives executive
How Your Restaurant Can Tap into the Staycation Trend
Summer vacation season is here, but not everyone is planning on traveling far. Staycations are a popular alternative for many Americans who prefer to spend their time off closer to home. However, many staycationers still want to feel like they are on holiday even if they are sleeping in their own bed every night. Here
Going Green: Four Tips on How to Make a Restaurant Green
In honor of Earth Day, here are a few tips on how you can make your restaurant a little more sustainable and eco-friendly. They may even save you money in addition to helping the environment. Use biodegradable packaging Many restaurants use Styrofoam because it’s inexpensive. Unfortunately, it never biodegrades. Make the switch to recycled paper
