To official Be a restaurateur, you’ve got to get some restaurant licenses and permits out of the way. You can avoid paying fines. While the requirements and laws vary slightly depending on where you’re going to open your doors for business, most states have a similar list of applications to go through. Restaurant owners will […]
Continue ReadingNorth American restaurant owners are keen to attract the crowds back for their holiday celebrations. Small Biz Sense surveyed 600 restaurateurs and 1,100 diners across the US. It found that some guests might not want to go back to the restaurants for this holiday season. In this article we’ll cover: Report on the 2021 Global […]
Continue ReadingTechnomic’s “Bakery Café Consumer Trend Report” has some good news for those who You can own and run a bakery-cafe. The Survey and article from Nation’s Restaurant News, 43% more respondents had been to a bakery than when they last surveyed in 2008. 72% stated that they go to bakeries atleast once per month. According […]
Continue ReadingFirst, you must decide on the restaurant type you wish to open. Also determine the restaurant’s concept. Your general restaurant type is the best place to begin. Then, narrow your focus to a particular restaurant concept or theme. Food concepts for fast food. Typically chains, like McDonald’s or Taco Bell, fast food restaurants are all […]
Continue ReadingAlthough it’s easy to overlook, restaurant bar design can greatly contribute to your business’s success. A well-designed bar encourages guests to linger—and keep ordering—while a poorly designed one can mean guests closing out tabs after just one drink. A well-designed bar will help employees serve drinks more efficiently and maximize profits every shift. Whether you’re […]
Continue ReadingThe way you run a restaurant is different. While restaurants around the world have quickly jumped back into the culinary hustle, many have also realized it’s not as simple as picking back up where they left off. With many restaurants operating at maximum capacity, diners are eager to return to their dining areas. However, staffing […]
Continue ReadingA lot can be learned by staying on top of what’s happening in the restaurant industry at large and in your particular segment of it. Restaurant magazines are a great way to stay informed. There are many resources available online for restaurateurs. However, it can be overwhelming to sort through them all. To help, we’ve […]
Continue ReadingThe highest restaurant labor costs are often the most expensive Restaurant ownership costs. Restaurateurs aim to keep labor costs below 20% and 30% of gross revenues. A full-service, white-tablecloth restaurant is likely to have a higher labor cost than a resto. Restaurant with quick serviceBecause they have more employees to provide a higher quality service. […]
Continue ReadingYour cloud-based POS systemYou are equipped with dozens of restaurant insights, data and analytics. Every time an employee enters an order, swipes a credit card or closes a check, they’re creating data. Every Yelp review, Facebook post and retweet on Twitter—and even the weather—have an effect on your bottom line. Although individual data may not […]
Continue ReadingLet’s be honest, selling dessert shouldn’t be hard. It’s easy to get your mouth watering just by looking at the sweet treats displayed. However, dessert marketing is the toughest cookie in the restaurant business. If that delicious display of desserts isn’t presented well, it makes getting that final sale a little harder. Your website can […]
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