Restaurant Spring Cleaning Checklist: 8 Essential Cleaning Tasks to Prepare for Summer Apr 12, 2011
Springtime offers restaurant operators the opportunity to wipe away winter grime, prepare for summer traffic and perform essential deep cleaning tasks to revive floors and other hard surfaces. Check out these eight tips...
What Your Restaurant Loses By Ignoring GatekeepersApr 11, 2011
Carin reminds you of the importance that getting this segment right can have on your business.
Social Media Marketing: How to Cut Through the NoiseApr 7, 2011
In a short interview with a "Social Media Manager" for three independent restaurants, Alexis covers the who, what, and "how do you manage it all questions" of social media for restaurants.
Restaurant Digital Displays: Do They Produce Greater Sales?Apr 6, 2011
The use of digital reader boards, also known as LED reader boards or 3D reader boards or signs, has become increasingly popular as a way to gain customers attention in a world of clutter on the road. Kimberly looks at their impact on sales results.
Tase-ting Sales SuccessApr 5, 2011
Stimulate wine sales by creating staff-friendly educational opportunities, incentives, and promotions.
Looking for a reliable general manager is an overwhelming task. And for those of you who can't recruit from within, David shares some tricks for finding someone who fits.
Miriam addresses three of the most important questions restaurateurs will want to ask when considering bringing on a public relations agency.
Getting More Out of Your POS SystemMar 16, 2011
Make sure you are fully utilizing your POS equipment by checking out these tips about the untapped potential that you may have at your fingertips through the POS system in your restaurant.
Identifying Customers for Online OrderingMar 16, 2011
There are likely customers within a certain geographical area of your restaurant that are prime targets for your restaurant's online ordering capabilities. Tim shares how to target them.
Startup Restaurant Shopping List: POS & PayrollMar 15, 2011
Smart purchasing decisions in the planning stages of your restaurant startup can set you up for success as you open for operations. So what do you really need when opening a restaurant? Here's your POS shopping list...
Relevance and Email MarketingMar 14, 2011
Don't overlook the pent-up value locked within your guest email database. Brian talks about how to best apply the data from your lists to generate results for your restaurant.
Fire Hazard Checklist for Restaurant Operators Mar 12, 2011
From training kitchen staff to changing dirty filters, this list provides effective ways to limit risk and reduce opportunity for fires.
10 Tax Tips for Hospitality Companies - 2011Mar 11, 2011
Hospitality companies face complex tax issues that can strain resources and drain profits. Here are 10 tips to help hospitality businesses manage their tax burden in 2011.
Sexual Harassment: Can You Be Held Accountable For the Actions of Others?Mar 9, 2011
After receiving a reader's letter on this sensitive topic we asked culinary school instructor and consultant James Dunne to shed some insight. In so doing, Dunne covers the background on sexual harassment and offers several valuable "steps you can take" to help keep your restaurant in the clear.
