Archive for Author: mary

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Know When to Play It Safe

Introduction – Know When to Play It Safe With the emergence of numerous technologies with potential restaurant applications, there is a temptation to purchase every new gadget and software available. We are programmed to appreciate the status associated with having the latest gadget, such as the latest version...

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More than Packaging

Introduction – More than Packaging Of the many details that go into running your restaurant, there is one area that is probably low on your radar: takeout packaging. You may have, somewhat reasonably, assessed that packaging is of minimal importance in the big picture of managing your restaurant. Yet,...

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Make Your Restaurant Instagram Famous

Introduction – Make Your Restaurant Instagram Famous Instagram is the dominate social media marketing platform. Insta-commerce is a lucrative avenue to pursue. However, your Instagram presence can help or hinder you, depending on how you go about it. Here are some tips and examples for distinguishing yourself on...

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Old School Wisdom in a Digital World

Introduction – Old School Wisdom in a Digital World The digital terrain is always changing. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the ever-evolving technological sphere and give up on it. You may take heart by recognizing that while most people are now speaking various dialects of a...

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Spread the Love

Introduction – Spread the Love Valentine’s day is right around the corner and that means: engagements! Research suggests that around one million people will become engaged on Valentine’s Day, which represents billions of dollars in revenue. Restaurant’s play a major role in many love stories. Are you adequately prepared...

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Play It Safe

Introduction – Play It Safe The most expensive liabilities are the ones you don’t anticipate. Onsite injuries or emergencies can be a huge drain on your restaurant’s finances and reputation. In order to avoid excessive costs, a thorough assessment and action plan needs to be made to fit...

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How to Cater to the Health Conscious

Introduction – How to Cater to the Health Conscious Restaurants cannot afford to neglect the growing populations of restaurant-goers who require dietary accommodations. Not only are meals which comply with dietary restrictions in hot demand; they can also be offered at a higher price-point. Catering to dietary restrictions will...

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Focus on these Five Areas to Create Client Loyalty

Client loyalty Trust is the foundation of loyalty. Both are vital ingredients in the restaurant business. Giants of the industry have crumbled in the face of e-coli outbreaks or viral videos revealing malpractice, which fostered a lack of trust.  These scandals often times cause irrevocable damage. Preventative measures are...

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Stay Dynamic

Stay Dynamic The restaurant industry is volatile and in a constant state of flux. The rate of change is growing exponentially as restaurants choose to leverage technology in new and creative ways. No one knows for certain what the future will bring: some say focusing on the restaurant experience...

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Keep an Eye on the Future

Keep an Eye on the Future Technology is developing faster than is possible to track. You may think self-driving cars and trips to Mars have nothing to do with your restaurant: think again. Restaurants that stay caught-up on cutting edge technologies have a higher probability of long-term success. Everything...

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