Picture this: It’s a weeknight, and your restaurant is jam-packed with hungry patrons. They’re chatting, passing plates around, and ordering lots of food. To top it off, your reservation list is booked solid for a month. The scenario above is a restaurant owner’s dream – one that many don’t get to realize. However, don’t believe […]
As if managing a restaurant wasn’t a hard enough task in “normal” times, along comes a pandemic. The need for a profitable business isn’t going anywhere, but your clientele might be. As we all adjust to current conditions and find ways to reassure guests and drive revenue, implementing effective cost-cutting tactics could be the key […]
It’s no secret that the restaurant business took a dive in early 2020. According to a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association, restaurant sales were $94 billion below expected levels between March and May. With so much uncertainty in the world, any restaurant owner is forgiven for feeling discouraged or downright defeated. That said, […]
“Everybody’s doing it” isn’t always the best reason to follow the crowd, but as a small business owner, it’s essential to keep up with the competition. Online presence may sound like a broad umbrella term that’s difficult to define, but it’s a critical piece of your restaurant’s marketing strategy. Sure, you may be thinking that […]
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