Published August 14, 2015

Take the Stress Out of Opening Weekend With These Tips

Are you in the midst of preparing for your new restaurant’s grand opening? To help take the stress out of opening night and make sure everything runs smoothly, follow these tips for staffing logistics, training tactics and more.

Published August 13, 2015

Planning Promotions and Products for Profits

Planning limited time promotions and introducing exciting new products in the already volatile world of restaurants can make for stressful uncertainty. Here are some tips to make both work to your advantage, and ensure success.

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The Difference Between Customer Service and Customer Experience

At a restaurant, having good customer service is necessary, and, quite frankly, should be a given. But providing your customers with an exceptional service is reserved for restaurants that truly go above and beyond the usual call of duty. This post from QSR Magazine goes into the difference between the two, and how to achieve […]

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What it Takes to Be a Master Mixologist

If you’ve ever thought that because you have a lot of fun drinking at bars, you’d probably have a lot of fun working behind the bar, you’re not alone. But it turns out, being a mixologist is a lot more work than it initially sounds like. This post from Shiftgig delves into all the ins […]

Published August 12, 2015

On Trend: Investing in Food and Farm Tech

Those in the foodservice industry will be happy to know that farm and food tech startups are *so* hot right now. This report on Raw Story details the rise in food tech investments, which have risen drastically since 2014. Some of the most popular kinds of startups that saw increased capital from investors included agriculture-based […]

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Want to Have a More Upscale Restaurant? Just Update Your Decor

Want people to think of your fast casual restaurant as a more upscale establishment? Follow these suggestions for updating your decor and you’ll attract a more sophisticated clientele.

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Dining Don’t’s: How Not to Make Your Server’s Job Any Harder

Anyone who’s worked in the foodservice industry knows there are a lot of things that diners can do to make your shift particularly frustrating, and we don’t just mean skimping on the tip. This list from Shiftgig compiles five of the most groan-worthy breaches in etiquette that a diner can commit, from sitting down right […]

Published August 11, 2015

Build a Successful Team for Your Restaurant Staff

In order to run a successful restaurant, it makes sense that you have to assemble a successful team to help you do so. But sometimes that’s easier said than done. This post from Buzztime provides some expert tips for hiring the right employees for your restaurant’s team, from thoroughly evaluating personality and professional references, to […]

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Get the Word Out About Your Restaurant, For Cheap

If you’re running a small neighborhood restaurant that offers quality food but doesn’t have a big budget for publicity, there are still ways you can get the word out about your offerings without breaking the bank. This post from Restaurant Hospitality has seven great tips for keeping people talking about your restaurant, from forming a […]

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Pizza Lovers: Not Who You Thought They Were

Think you know who the biggest pizza-loving demographic is? Well, the results may surprise you because it’s actually women, not beer-chugging fraternity brothers.

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