Published April 27, 2015

Back of house, or front – which is better?

Working in a restaurant has a lot of perks, but certain jobs have bigger perks than others. If you’re a people person, serving is a great position, but some people prefer behind the scenes work and the hidden benefits it has. This article from Shiftgig lists six reasons why working in the back of the […]

Published April 24, 2015

Gourmet restaurants are adopting delivery services

Traditionally pizza and Chinese eateries have dominated the delivery game, but some high class gourmet restaurants are beginning to get in on the action by using delivery services like Restaurants on the Run and Caviar. Available in eight U.S. cities, delivery service Caviar brings premium restaurant food to customer’s homes. One of the challenges is […]

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Tips for Crafting a New Menu

Creating new menu dishes is not an easy task. You have to approach the idea equipped with market research and develop recipes, and then you have to test and retest new meals and refine them until they meet your satisfaction before serving them to your customers.

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Follow these tips to ensure your business loan application is accepted

To get your restaurant off the ground, you’ll probably need to borrow some money. Applying for a loan is a big deal, and there are a variety of hurdles you need to jump to make sure you you’re not denied. This article highlights five reasons why you may be denied a loan for your restaurant […]

Published April 23, 2015

Female chefs speak on gender in the industry

There is still a lot of gender inequality in the world today, but women have been seeking more and more jobs traditionally held my men. This article from Shiftgig seeks out the thoughts and opinions of female chefs on their position in the industry. Having and raising children is probably the biggest factor preventing women […]

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When Customers Raise Their Voices, Do You Walk Away?

Servers see people of all kinds, and while most tables you wait are full of polite people who understand you’re just doing your job, others have a sense of entitlement and have no problem yelling at you for your mistakes.

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Online and Mobile Marketing Tips for Restaurants

Having a presence online and in social media is hugely beneficial for your restaurant, but if you’re just entering the market or not sure what to do it can be intimidating. The Back Burner at eTUNDRA.com has a great article featuring six ways you can manage your online marketing efforts. Keep track of what your […]

Published April 22, 2015

Restaurant offers kindness to someone in need

Ashley Jiron has a big heart. Ashley is the owner of P.B. Jams, a sandwich shop in Warr Acres, Oklahoma. After noticing that someone had been going through the restaurant’s dumpster for food, Ashley put a welcoming sign on the door offering the homeless person a free meal inside the restaurant during operating hours. No […]

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Marketing Tips for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up soon! Over a quarter of Americans are expected to dine out for the holiday, which makes Mother’s Day the perfect opportunity to offer special promotions and increase your restaurant’s profits.

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Increasing back-of-the-house efficiency

If someone asked you to unplug your POS system for a week, how would your restaurant fair? We’ve come to rely on technology to do our jobs more efficiently, but most of the focus has been on front-of-the-house operations. What about the ordering and receiving of products, food costs, and tracking spending history? Read the […]

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