Published October 19, 2015
Applied Predictive Technologies says that its APT Index of restaurant sales for this September has increased 3.8 percent compared to last September’s Index. Quick service restaurants have done especially well, registering a 5.6 percent increase on the Index. Labor Day Weekend sales are also up compared to last year. The Pope’s visit impacted restaurant spending in September, causing people to change their routines to avoid crowds. This caused restaurant spending in cities visited by the Pontiff to decrease, but not enough to dampen the overall upward trend.
Read the full article here: September Restaurant Sales up 3.8 Percent in APT Index
Link: https://www.fsrmagazine.com/finance/september-restaurant-sales-38-percent-apt-index
Published October 19, 2015
Nation’s Restaurant News has a great article about how to construct a wines by the glass list that will please customers and consistently generate profits. The first thing that must be in a wine director’s mind when they build a wine list is the context that the wines will be served in. A list of great heavy reds would be a poor fit for a seafood and season produce-focused restaurant, for example. Wine directors shouldn’t shy away from making a statement with their menus, however. Some solid under-the-radar or eccentric options are a great way to establish the restaurant personality and give guests a unique experience.
Probably the most important way to ensure that a by-the-glass wine list sings is to properly train servers and other staff about how to handle and sell the juice. Pour control is a basic but often-overlooked part of server training that can make the difference between wine being a profit center and a money pit. Also, holding tasting sessions so servers can get to know every wine the restaurant offers will allow them to recommend wines with a authority and a personal touch instead of just giving rote pre-written descriptions.
Read the full article here: Harnessing the Power of a Wines-by-the-Glass List
Link: http://nrn.com/opinions/harnessing-power-wines-glass-list?page=1
Published October 19, 2015
McDonald’s has increased its aid to college-bound Hispanic students to $500,000. The burger chain will now give out five $100,000 scholarships to lucky Latino college seniors. Award recipients are selected for exemplary academics and community involvement, as well as financial need. McDonald’s will also establish an alumni program for previous recipients of the scholarship that will allow alumni to network with each other and provide employment opportunities.
Read the full article here: McDonald’s Increases Donation to College-Bound Hispanic Students
Link: http://www.qsrweb.com/news/mcdonalds-increases-donation-to-college-bound-hispanic-students/
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