Published February 27, 2015
Strawberries will be in season soon, and if you take advantage of this sweet seasonal fruit you could see increased traffic to your business.
Studies show consumers are eating more strawberries than ever before, with over half enjoying them at least once a week. Strawberry season begins in April, and May is National Strawberry Month. Consider adding a strawberry promotion to your marketing line-up this spring!
Read the full article here: California Strawberries Refresh Spring Menus
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Published February 27, 2015
It seems like articles and news are always focusing on negative serving experiences and rude customers, but there are plenty of well-mannered, respectful diners who are more than happy to follow polite restaurant etiquette and tip well. Don’t you think they deserve some recognition?
Rewarding good customers can reinforce their positive behavior. This not only leads to greater customer satisfaction, good reviews, and repeat customers, but it also encourages others to be good customers too.
An idea put forth by iamwaitress.com calls for certificates of recognition to be given to tables who show excellent restaurant behavior. They could contain a gift certificate as well, but I don’t think that’s entirely necessary to get the point across that you appreciate their polite business.
Doesn’t that sound like a great idea?
Read the full article here: Let’s Give a Shout Out to the Good Tables for Once!
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Published February 27, 2015
It seems like the price of everything is rising these days, and that’s especially true for restaurants as food and labor costs continue to climb. However, these increases are being offset by a huge surge in sales as the economy recovers and that’s creating balance that’s likely to continue.
This article from Nation’s Restaurant News explores this topic in depth. The future is bright!
Read the full article here: Restaurant costs are up, but so are sales
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