Anita Lo has done away with tipping at her trendy fine-dining restaurant in New York’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. Some customers were shocked by the 20% higher prices on the menu but the restaurant staff appreciated their 20% raises. Lo says that business is down a little bit so far, possibly because of the higher prices, but she hopes customers will understand her reasoning and come back.
Published August 24, 2016
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Published August 24, 2016
According to a Cornell University study, restaurant servers are overpaid due to conventional tipping practices. One solution is for restaurants to convert to no-tip menu pricing, but are consumers ready to see significantly higher prices in print? The Digital Restaurant recommends to restaurants the “run, grow, transform” model of doing business. Specifically, focus on daily operations, increase foot traffic, and be flexible to always meet your customers’ needs. Prices at restaurants are up 2.6% this year. Starbucks has gone public via Facebook with their increases. While customers don’t like higher prices, the average bill has only gone up about 1%.
Key Takeaways:
- Servers are overpaid by traditional tipping practices, though many servers would disagree, and this puts the front and back of the house on unequal footing.
- Keep this rule of thumb in mind to help you build your business: run, grow, transform. Also, know your customers needs.
- Restaurant prices are up 2.6 percent over last year. Starbucks has had price increases for three straight years in a row.
“Tipping has a net positive effect but guests don’t like having to pay any automatic service charges (with or without tipping permitted).”
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Published August 24, 2016
Posiflex is excited to introduce its new POS Touch Screen Terminal, the XT3915, to be used for non-stop service. This 15- inch resistive screen features a 128 GB solid state drive, which will give improved performance and reliability. The Heartland Dealer Channel is seeing the XT3915 as a solid, reliable choice.
Posiflex Launches New POS Touch Screen Terminal for Non-Stop Service
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Published August 24, 2016
The restaurant delivery market is experiencing a huge boost in popularity thanks in part to millennials taking on the practice. This new consumer convenience, however, has left some restaurant owners scared of its impact on business, while it has left others optimistic as serving as a potentially huge business surplus depending on the speed and quality of service.
Key Takeaways:
- To make more money in the restaurant business alcoholic drinks will provide major revenue
- Food business is now concentrating on take out more.
- Catering brings more customers
“”Those who can deliver high quality food speedily, with efficient service and at a good price point can drive incremental business.””
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Google app now delivering restaurant reviews & best-of lists for local searches
The Google app now has reviews for restaurants and includes best of lists when you are looking for local businesses. In addition for those travelling to large cities like NYC, the app features a number of tips for finding what you are looking for in those large cities. The app can help you to find the best local businesses.
Key Takeaways:
“Google announced today that food- and drink-related local search results via its app will surface restaurant and bar reviews, as well as any “best-of lists” that name the location.”
http://searchengineland.com/google-app-now-delivering-restaurant-reviews-best-lists-local-searches-255106?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed-main
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