What Is an Online Ordering System? An online ordering system is a digital technology that restaurants use to allow customers to place orders online. Generally, ordering systems will take payment and facilitate the placement of takeout and delivery orders. Some online ordering systems will also help restaurants manage their reservations, but this is not always […]
In the past, when you went to a restaurant, there was pretty much only one thing most people cared about: the food that made its way onto their plates. But in recent years, there’s another element that’s entered the picture: the ingredients. Specifically, where the restaurant sourced them from. With the farm-to-table movement in full […]
Whenever you start a new project, whether it’s a business, a product design, a book, or something entirely different, you almost always need a plan. A restaurant is no different. When you open up a restaurant, you need to have several plans in place. The most obvious is your business plan, which details how you’ll […]
When thinking about opening up a restaurant, it’s easy to become hyper focused on the food. But while the meals may be the main selling point, there’s more to your restaurant business than nice flavors. Indeed, success in the dining business requires good taste – and that includes your taste in design, too. At the […]
For many, opening a restaurant is a dream come true. Between the visions of happy customers enjoying a scrumptious feast, satisfied customers making lasting memories with their families, and mouthwatering scents wafting through the air, it can be quite disappointing when the daydreams are interrupted by…paperwork and obtaining the right restaurant licenses. For all the […]
How much does it really cost to start a restaurant? This is something to have a good understanding of as you prepare to open your new business.
For many, opening a restaurant is a dream come true – the smell of the fresh food, the smiles of happy customers, what more could anyone want in a job? But running a restaurant isn’t all smiles and pastries. A restaurant is still a business, after all, and that means that you’ll need to be […]
Running a restaurant is a dream for many a food lover. But there’s often an obstacle that stands in the way: finding the money to open it up in the first place. A restaurant is a big investment, and most people don’t just have a few hundred thousand dollars sitting around burning a hole in […]
According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurant industry sales in the U.S. are set to hit $1.2 trillion by 2030. That’s nearly the entire GDP of Switzerland and Argentina – combined. The fuel for that growth starts and ends with budding entrepreneurs who open tens of thousands of restaurants every year. But what does opening […]
If you’re a restaurant owner, then you know that one of the most difficult aspects of managing a restaurant can be your reservations. Whether you’re accepting online bookings or phone call-ins, managing the process is time-consuming and stressful. If you want your restaurant to succeed, you need the right tools. Restaurant reservation software is one […]
