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Boosting Restaurant Sales in the Slow Q1: Five Effective Strategies

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The first quarter of the year can be a challenging period for restaurants, often characterized by a lull in customer traffic and reduced sales. Factors like post-holiday spending fatigue, harsh weather conditions, and New Year’s resolutions to save money or eat healthier contribute to this slump. However, there are proactive measures that restaurants can take …

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The Fall Classic

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The Fall Classic is a perfect cocktail to serve when hosting for the holidays, bursting with the warm flavors of the season. Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider was a staple of our family holiday gatherings, served at the kid’s table while the grown-ups sipped Champagne. Named for our love of baseball, this easy-drinking crowd-pleaser can be sized …

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Don’t make a Miss-Steak, Choose a Prime Restaurant Location

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The restaurant world is high steaks and boils down to one thing – location, location, location! The success of a restaurant is like the punchline to a good joke; it depends on where you tell it. You see, choosing the right spot for your restaurant is as essential as having a secret sauce. One of …

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Don’t Be Afraid of Holiday Business

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“I’m too busy to make more money.” No restauranteur has ever said that, right? WRONG. Every year restauranteurs approach the period from Black Friday to New Year’s Day thinking they will be so busy they can’t possibly accommodate everyone. They limit the number of private events, they limit the number of reservations, and they limit …

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Controlling Restaurant Labor Costs: A Guide to Profitable Decision Making  

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As a restaurant owner or general manager, you know that labor costs can be one of the most significant expenses in the food service industry. Maintaining high standards while keeping labor costs under control is crucial for any successful business. Fortunately, there are various strategies you can implement that will help you keep labor costs …

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How Restaurant Owners Can Stop Making the Same Mistakes

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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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5 Ways to Capture Summer Sales

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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 – …

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Why Hire a Restaurant Management Company?

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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. …

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Save Your Restaurant by Saving Your Managers

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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, …

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We Need More Women in Restaurants!

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Over 14,000 restaurants open every year, yet women are underrepresented as managers, chefs, and investors.  Should we fix that because “it’s the right thing to do” or because we’re seeking to “level the playing field” in a male-dominated industry? Why should men surrender their dominance just to make room for women…because society says so? Sign …

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