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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Keep Your Numbers Strong When Times are Tight The holidays have come to a solid close, but many people are still recovering financially from the season of good cheer. This is a particularly competitive period for restaurants. Eating out is one of the first things to go for the...
Sustainability: Be A Part of the Future The savvy restaurateur recognizes that sustainability is not only a concern for green activists: sustainability is a matter of business. You may think that your restaurant is getting by just fine with its current practices; however, the facts point to a future...
Food Trends to Track in 2019 The food industry is ever-evolving; modern day consumers have unprecedented access to a huge variety of meal options. And the breadth of available options is ever growing. One constant that is apparent in current food trends is the growing awareness among consumers that...
Lessons from 2018 Your Restaurant Should Note Congratulations! You have survived a full year in the food industry. The most competitive and grueling of industries – arguably – but who’s arguing? The food industry is evolving at a breakneck pace. Recognizing the trends and changes adopted by successful restaurants...
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