Your loyal diners are the heartbeat of your business. From acting as your word-of-mouth marketing to creating a reliable source of revenue during off-peak seasons, your loyal customer base can boost your bottom line in several ways. This guide shows you how to build a base of regulars and why investing in your loyal customers
2025 state of the restaurant industry report
Finance, Free downloads, Management, Marketing, Restaurant operations
See how the industry has evolved over the past year with key findings from our own research.
2024 state of the restaurant industry report
Finance, Free downloads, Management, Marketing, Restaurant operations
Explore findings from our surveys that showcase how the industry has transformed this past year.
12 ways to fix up your restaurant for under $1,000
Discover how to effectively implement small changes in your restaurant that can have a big impact on guests’ dining experience without breaking the bank.
2022 state of the restaurant industry—a look at today and beyond
Finance, Free downloads, Management, Marketing, Restaurant operations
Discover the pandemic-related pain points that restaurants and consumers have been faced with in 2022 and what the industry can expect in the year to come.
8 tips for improving teamwork in the restaurant workplace
Teamwork is the cornerstone of many businesses and is an especially important component of a successful restaurant. By ensuring that all team members are working toward a common goal, both staff and customers will have a more optimal experience. Effective teamwork involves careful planning and ongoing team training that focuses on using each person’s individual
The essential checklist to opening a restaurant
Starting a new business requires lots of careful planning, hard work, and savvy decision making. This is especially true when your new business is a restaurant. First, it’s important to define your restaurant’s concept and how it will stand out among competitors. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of sharing your family’s favorite recipes with the world.
What to do if your employee has COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country, there is a chance one of your employees could be diagnosed. As a business owner, it’s important to understand the correct protocols to take in order to ensure the health and safety of your staff and customers. We suggest following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How to Improve Labor Costs through Operational Changes
When it comes to reducing restaurant labor costs, often the focus becomes on retention. And yes, retention is huge for the restaurant industry because of the high turnover rates and how that affects your bottom line. But if you’re serious about lowering your restaurant’s labor costs, an equal focus needs to be placed on efficiency
How to Forecast Your Restaurant Labor Costs
Labor costs. It’s one of the toughest calculations a restaurant owner needs to make — and the decisions you make in the process can guarantee success… or throw your establishment into chaos. But restaurant labor cost forecasting isn’t like throwing a dart and hoping it lands. There’s a method to the madness that breaks down
