Published August 28, 2015

Give a Little to Get a Lot

Creating a sense of loyalty among your diners can be tricky in such an overcrowded dining space, but there is some power in offering “keepsakes” when it comes to restaurant marketing.

Published August 27, 2015

Restaurant Marketing 101: A Few Tips

While you probably hope that when opening a new restaurant, the fantastic food and service will speak for themselves, it often takes more effort than that to really get a buzz going around a new place. The restaurant industry has become a crowded space, and to set your restaurant apart from the crowd you’ll likely need to engage in some marketing and advertising tactics to get the word out and get people coming through the doors.

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How to Update Your Smoking Policy for E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes may have changed the smoking community, but have they had an effect on restaurant smoking policies? This post from Food Service Director looks at how and why smoking policies should be updated to include provisions about e-cigarettes, including specifics on hand-washing and how to explain any changes to your employees. Read the full article […]

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Where Have All the Chefs Gone?

Despite the fact that the foodservice industry continues to grow and see increased sales, and more and more customers are choosing to dine out rather than cook at home, it seems the restaurant industry is facing an unprecedented chef shortage. This post from Shiftgig has all the details on the phenomenon of disappearing chefs. Read […]

Published August 26, 2015

Defend Your Restaurant Against Credit Card Fraud

Accepting credit and debit cards at your bar or restaurant makes the customer experience more seamless and enjoyable for diners, but it can leave your business vulnerable to online credit card fraud. Fortunately, there are plenty of steps you can take to protect yourself against fraud attacks, and this post from Restaurant Hospitality lists some […]

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Gift Cards Gift More to Restaurants

If you’re concerned about the small cost required to set up a gift card program for your bar or restaurant, don’t be. Despite what some may think, gift cards actually lead to higher margins for restaurants, as people tend to spend more than their gift card amount and many gift cards go unused entirely. This […]

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How to Keep Your Kitchen Spotless for Health Inspections

Even if you know your kitchen is clean, there’s no more nerve-racking feeling than a surprise visit from the health inspector. While there’s not much you can do about the surprise nature of health inspections, there are some things you can do to ensure that you’ll never great the inspector with a sinking feeling in your stomach again.

Published August 25, 2015

How to Make Your Restaurant’s Online Presence Effective

If you want to reach your target audience and potential diners online, social media isn’t your only, or even necessarily your best, option. This post from FoodService.com explains how review sites like Yelp, OpenTable and Eat 24 are becoming increasingly important for restaurants to use to their advantage. Making sure your restaurant details like hours, […]

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How Data Makes Eating Out More Enjoyable

When diners sit down to a nice meal out at a restaurant, they understand that a good amount of effort goes into preparing, cooking and serving their dinner, but most customers don’t realize that the work of restaurants and corporate chains doesn’t end there. In order to serve meals that customers will like and spend money on, in an atmosphere that they will feel comfortable in and enjoy, a lot of data analytics goes into play.

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Keep an Eye On Your Restaurant Even On the Go

These days, everyone is on the go and on their phones more than ever before, and that includes restaurant owners and managers. Luckily, there are plenty of mobile POS systems available to be able to track business operations even when you’re not on property. This post from Fast Casual has all the details, and examines […]

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