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
10 Tax Tips for Restaurants and Bars
Federal and state tax filing can be a source of stress for a restaurant owner beyond that of the average taxpayer. Getting your deductions right is the first hurdle, but then you have to deal with the aftermath and its effect on your cash flow. Where do you even start? We have 10 quick tax
Social Media for Restaurants: 4 Hurdles to Overcome
You know you have to do it, but the process seems utterly overwhelming. And the rules are changing every day. How can I use social media for restaurants? We break the question down into the four distinct challenges that every restaurant faces in today’s evolving online environment: Grasping the basics of social media for restaurants
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
How to Reduce Your Restaurant Labor Costs and Save Money
On average, three out of every four employees in your restaurant won’t be with you this time next year. And it’s going to cost you big. Do you have the extra money to lose when employees leave? In our brand-new eBook, we walk through how to forecast your restaurant labor costs accurately, and then pinpoint
How to Make the Most of the Holiday Rush
There’s a good chance your restaurant is about to get super busy for the holidays. But are you ready? We have compiled 12 quick tips designed to drive more profit and keep your restaurant running smoothly when customers start looking for a place to celebrate this season, focusing on: Menu Operations Staffing Marketing Download this
How to Balance the Challenges and Opportunities of Off-Premise Dining
The demand for food delivery and takeout is projected to increase by double digits annually for the next five years. This presents an opportunity for restaurateurs to attract new customers and increase sales. However, there are also challenges to overcome to deliver food safely and efficiently In this e-book, we offer tips on how you
PARTY TIME: 12 Ways to Maximize Sales with Summer Events
If your restaurant is not in a location that attracts tourists, you might experience a slowdown during summer months. How can you capitalize on summer holidays, community events, weddings, and graduations to increase your seasonal sales, and attract new and repeat customers? Rewards Network offers 12 tips to prepare your staff, space, and menu to
12 Ways to Fix Up Your Restaurant for Under $1,000
It’s not always possible to do a full-scale restaurant renovation, but there are a lot of little ways you can improve the look and feel of your restaurant — for your customers, for your employees, and for yourself! And you don’t have to spend a lot to do it. We’ve compiled 12 ways to fix
4 Numbers Every Restaurant Must Know About Its Competitors
You wonder. Everybody does. Especially in an economy where every sale matters. Just how well is the restaurant across the street really doing? In this free worksheet, we look at the four most important numbers to know about your competition — and your own restaurant — and what you can do to monetize that data:
