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:
Restaurant Equipment: Keeping It Safe, Efficient, and Profitable
Every restaurateur will tell you: one of the biggest investments you can make is in your kitchen equipment. What you buy and how you maintain it over time could make the difference between years of happy service and struggling with one expense after another. Is your restaurant working with the right equipment? In our e-book,
Choosing Restaurant Technology that Drives Profit for Your Business
Restaurant technology is always changing, and to stay at the forefront of the industry, restaurants must change with it. Are you ready for a change? In our brand-new report, we walk through four key restaurant technology systems that can make or break your profit — and what to look for when making a buying decision
How to Hire the Best Restaurant Manager for Your Business
Looking for a restaurant manager and not having much luck? Worried you’re not finding the right person to lead your team? You already know the truth: Hiring a manager is not easy. In our brand-new report, we walk through the hiring process for your restaurant manager step-by-step, laying out all the things you need even
The Essential Restaurant Equipment Checklist
One big key to keeping your kitchen running smoothly (and on budget) is to follow each equipment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning, keep track of their warranties, and know when, how, and by whom maintenance should be done. That’s a lot to keep track of. Details may vary depending on your equipment, but every restaurant should
How to Understand Your Restaurant’s Success with Only 10 Numbers
If you own or manage a restaurant, there’s a good chance that every so often you lay awake at night, wondering: What am I missing? It’s easy to add up your tickets at the end of service, but are you really getting the full picture of how your business is doing? Do you know… how
9 Essential Parts of a Winning Restaurant Business Plan
Writing a thorough restaurant business plan can be intimidating for many new and existing entrepreneurs, especially if you don’t come from a business background. But when it comes time to meet with investors, your restaurant business plan becomes absolutely critical. So, where do you begin? We break down the 9 essential sections to building a
What’s Your Restaurant Brand? How to Develop a Vision for Your Business
With so many big restaurant brands dominating today, it can feel overwhelming to be a smaller, independent restaurant. But it’s important to remember. Being an independent business isn’t a flaw. It’s a feature The secret is to hone your independent edge by carving out a unique niche for your own restaurant brand, by: Defining your
Building a Better Restaurant Staff: Conflict and Diversity Management Tips
At some point, all restaurant managers need to ask themselves an important question: Is my employee handbook covering enough? With changing times comes new needs, and we have a guide to expanding your policies, procedures and management skills to better address: Conflict resolution between restaurant staff How to handle incidents of harassment Talking to your
