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Published January 21, 2015

Beautiful people eat free

The saying “it pays to be beautiful” couldn’t be more true for The Jeju Island, a Korean restaurant in the city of Zhengzhou in China. If you’re one of the first 50 beautiful customers of the day, you get your meal for free – seriously.

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I bet you don’t love waiting as much as this woman did

Do you love serving? Is it part of your identity, a defining characteristic? It was for Shirley Wensor, a waitress from Virginia. She loved her job so much, her family saw to it she was buried in her uniform. Shirley worked at the same restaurant for over 35 years, and didn’t stop when she reached […]

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Minimize employee turnover

Food service jobs have traditionally seen a very high turnover rate with nearly 50% of workers quitting or being let go in quick-service and 40% in mid-range restaurants. The cost of employee turnover can be high, so how can you prevent it? Invest more time in hiring to find people who will be a good […]

Published January 20, 2015

Using Cross Selling and Upselling to your advantage

If you want to make more money at your bar or restaurant, cross selling and upselling are effective strategies. Cross selling is when you suggest another item that pairs well with the item your customer is interested in, such as a side dish or particular beverage. Upselling is offering a higher quality version of your customer’s order, like a more expensive top shelf Cabernet. Read on for some tips to help you make the most of these tactics.

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The iKeg is making a splash in bars

Innovations in technology are continuing to pop up everywhere, including the local water hole. A digital tracking and information system called iKeg is new on the market, and it could make bartending a little easier. The iKeg is useful because it tells you how much beer is in the keg, allowing you to make smart […]

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Start the year right with a shiny new business plan!

Many of us try to start the new year with a full steam ahead attitude, but without a solid business plan you’re far less likely to commit to your goals. These tips can help you write a plan to motivate your business ventures in 2015. If you’re looking to get a business loan, ten to […]

Published January 19, 2015

Sometimes it’s great to be a server

Sometimes being a server is rough, but there are plenty of reasons it’s a great job to have! Here are just a few… For one, it’s usually pretty easy to find someone to take your shift if you want a day off, and you never have to take your work home with you – when […]

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When life hands you a grumpy customer…

Servers have to deal with all manner of the human race, from stressed moms with crying babies to rowdy, drunk college boys to sweet little old ladies – you see it all! Unfortunately once in a while a customer comes along who’s mean and difficult – what do you do?

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NRA’s annual Food and Beverage Awards now accepting applications!

Applications are now being accepted for the fifth annual Food and Beverage Awards, held by the National Restaurant Association. Award winners will be announced in March, and recipients of the award will be honored during the NRA show which takes place May 16-19 in Chicago. Eligibility requires your products have been introduced to the marketplace […]

Published January 16, 2015

Adding games to your bar is a great idea!

Your bar could have the best service and drinks around, but if it doesn’t have games it’s missing out on some serious business potential. Games provide social opportunities and create a fun atmosphere for patrons that keeps them in their seats longer (and that generally results in more drinks and more money made). Having certain […]

Monthly Archives: January 2015

Published January 21, 2015

Beautiful people eat free

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I bet you don’t love waiting as much as this woman did

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Minimize employee turnover

Published January 20, 2015

Using Cross Selling and Upselling to your advantage

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The iKeg is making a splash in bars

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Start the year right with a shiny new business plan!

Published January 19, 2015

Sometimes it’s great to be a server

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When life hands you a grumpy customer…

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NRA’s annual Food and Beverage Awards now accepting applications!

Published January 16, 2015

Adding games to your bar is a great idea!

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