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Valentine’s Day could be considered the restaurant industry’s version of Christmas, with nearly 25 percent of American adults eating out that day. The only downside—87 percent make last minute plans or none at all. Luckily, it seems that most diners loosen up the wallets, planning to spend at least $50 for two, and for almost 25% of them, more than $100.
Read the full article here: Valentine’s Diners Don’t Plan Ahead, Survey Says
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The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, and trends identified in the National Restaurant Association’s 2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast show that it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Technology is increasingly important to customers which is an indication that it’s becoming a regular part of the dining experience rather than just being a marketing gimmick. Local sourcing of ingredients is also something customers are interested in, in addition to more healthy menu options.
While it’s important to know what’s going on in the industry, it may be just as important to stay true to the identity of your restaurant and its established customers.
Read the full article here: Technology, Lifestyle Food Choices Evolving Trends for Restaurant Industry in 2015
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Regardless of where you work, there’s always a chance a VIP could sit at your table. This could be a celebrity, a high roller, or just an obviously rich group of people. And whether or not your table is an actual “VIP table,” it’s important to know how to handle the situation.
This post from Shiftgig gives five steps on serving VIPs. The most important thing to remember is to serve the VIPs well and politely (even if they’re a bit more high maintenance than your usual customer), and by the end of the meal, you’ll hopefully be rewarded with a great tip!
Read the full article here: Kareem’s Tips: How to Serve a VIP Table
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