As various states begin to discuss lifting shelter-in-place orders, it’s imperative for restaurant owners to be prepared to open their doors in the near future. Prior to when restaurants reopen and patrons arrive for dine-in services, it’s a good idea to understand the industry landscape, revenue opportunities, and how to set your restaurant apart from
Coronavirus era: how to adapt your restaurant business model
At Rewards Network, nothing matters more to us than our customers. We’re in constant contact with the thousands of restaurants in our network—absorbing their challenges, offering insight, and celebrating their innovations. We’re also closely following their successes so we can gain a better understanding of what strategies are working today. In a time where business
5 Essential Tips for Writing Mouth-Watering Menu Descriptions
Let’s face it: many restaurants out there have extremely bland menu descriptions. Last year, I went to Venice, and even some of their most breath-taking restaurants had such boring sounding menus, most of which simply listed the ingredients that were in each dish. To me, this is one of the biggest problems as to why
6 Ways to Improve Customer Service in Your Restaurant
Think about the best place you’ve ever eaten a meal. Now think about what made that experience truly great. That’s right: it’s not all about the food. Sure, amazing food should always be a top priority. But dining at a really good restaurant is also like a mini-holiday — and it’s the sum of a
How to Use Restaurant Menu Design to Increase Your Sales
Your restaurant menu is likely the first (and most lasting) impression customers have of your business, but that’s not all it needs to do. Ask yourself: Can my menu help increase my restaurant sales? In our newest report, we walk through four big factors that can help you decide whether your restaurant menu design is
Thanks, but No Thanks: Should Your Restaurant Stay Open for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a special — and hectic — time of the year for everyone. As the official start of the holiday season, Thanksgiving is also one of those days that can be difficult for those in the restaurant industry to know what to do with. Should you stay open for the day? Will you lose
4 Questions Every Restaurant Server Should Know How to Answer
Guests have questions. Whether they’re frequent diners or are visiting your restaurant for the first time. Whether they have a regular standing order or want to try something new. It’s inevitable that questions about your menu will come up during service. After all, a server isn’t just there to write down orders. Their work is
Restaurant Menu Terms You Need to Know
No matter how familiar you are with the culinary world, there are always new words to learn — as well as delicious new culinary methods and dishes to try. Check out our list below for a few of the most commonly seen — but often unfamiliar — terms, and never be stumped by your menu again. Aioli
3 Reasons Your Menu Should Include Mocktails
Think your cocktail list contains the most important — and lucrative — drinks on your menu? If so, you’re ignoring an opportunity to add another star refreshment to your repertoire: the handcrafted, alcohol-free “mocktail.” Though the Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers have been gracing restaurant drink menus for decades, there’s nothing “kiddie” about these faux
How Should I Price My Restaurant Menu?
The price. It’s often the first thing your guest will notice, and probably one of the (many) things keeping you up at night. How do you know it’s right? Does demand matter? Is just covering your costs enough? Does the price reflect the real value the customer is receiving from their meal? All of these factors
