Having a chef walk out the door can be a stressful time for independent restaurateurs. The question is, “What do you do now?” In addition to knowing all the recipes, the Chef knew how to order for a busy holiday weekend. So he could pick up the prep cook, whose car always breaks down, for …
In Three Easy Steps You Can Make Your Best Line Cook Into Your Worst Chef Read More »
Recently I went to a really sexy fast-casual restaurant in Gainesville, Georgia. A lot of oxymorons there but this one is the flagship launch for a new brand by King’s Hawaiian – the company that makes those little sweet rolls everyone loves from the grocery store. I’m not sure why they chose Gainesville, Georgia (about …
Poor Restaurant Service is Not Their Fault – (in defense of Gen Z) Read More »
Hiring previously incarcerated individuals can bring several benefits to your restaurant: Access to a larger talent pool: Many previously incarcerated individuals face challenges finding employment due to the stigma associated with their past. By being open to hiring them, your restaurant can tap into a pool of potential employees who are often overlooked by other …
A Great Solution to Your Restaurant’s Staffing Problems: Hire an Ex-Con! Read More »
Folks who own restaurants may not own them forever. Sometimes owners have made their money and enjoyed the experience, and now want to retire or move on to another chapter in their lives. Other times the restaurant business wasn’t for them and they want to throw in the towel. Still other times, an investor will …
Independent restaurants face a tough challenge in the highly competitive world of the restaurant industry, especially when it comes to competing with large chain restaurants. Chains have the advantage of economies of scale, established brand recognition, and access to vast resources. However, independent restaurateurs can still thrive and compete effectively by focusing on their strengths, …
6 Ways Independent Restaurants Can Better Compete with Chains Read More »
Sales are down, profits are almost nonexistent, you are getting bad reviews online, and you cannot keep good staff. What do you do? Sadly, most restauranteurs turn to the same reactionary solutions, but they never work. Solution Number 1: Hire New Managers Seems like a good idea. Bring in some new talent, but you soon …
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Summer is a great time for restaurants to increase their profits. With warmer weather, longer days, and more people going out to dine, there are plenty of opportunities for restaurants to attract new customers and boost their sales. Let’s explore some tips on how restaurants can maximize their profits this summer. Update Your Menu – …
Restaurant owners face a variety of challenges in running a successful restaurant, from managing day-to-day operations to developing marketing strategies and ensuring financial stability. Outsourcing oversight to a restaurant management company can provide many benefits for restaurant owners, including: Expertise: Restaurant management companies employ experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of the restaurant industry. …
Save Your Restaurant by Saving Your Managers So much has been written about the effect COVID had on restaurant staffing. There was a mass exodus from the industry because hourly employees realized they were being underpaid with no benefits for exceptionally hard work. Expecting no change in the way restaurants were run, many never returned, …
Kitchens are the engines that drive restaurants. They are wonderlands of food production capacity and capability. But, above all else, they are the factories in which raw materials are converted into products for retail sale. When you look at a kitchen as a production facility, you can easily imagine the need for it to run …