It’s easy to believe that the only news you ever encounter is bad news, which is a phenomenon known as negativity bias. The concept of negativity bias is a predilection to not only register “bad news,” but to dwell on it. While that has a cumulatively detrimental effect on your mental health, the …
Restaurant Podcast Guide: Our 9 Current Favorites
Update: Our very own Brian Wayne has made an appearance on the Shandeeland podcast. Read on to learn about their chat. Editor's note: This post was originally published on February 19, 2021, and has been slightly updated for accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness. Podcasting has grown from a …
70+ Must-Have Restaurant Statistics
We believe in the power of stats, from data analytics to using research for your menu engineering. Every day, we dig deeper and deeper into the world around us through the lens of restaurant operations. We do that by seeking data that is both rich and current so that we can remain as up-to-date as …
How To Open An Automat
The pandemic has rendered what’s old new again. While mask mandates are slowly lifting in the U.S., many prefer to wear masks and remain socially distant. That has led to an influx in off-premise orders, contactless technologies, and the return of the automat. Effectively a vending machine for table …
May 2021: Restaurant Good News Roundup
Another month down and the light at the end of the tunnel is ever brighter. The northern hemisphere is in full bloom with the sun shining bright. While the pandemic is nowhere near an end, the CDC in the U.S. recently released a statement that vaccinated Americans are safe enough to congregate …
How To Calculate Your Most Profitable Restaurant Bar Food
Alcohol sales have long remained a robust revenue stream in pubs around the world. For example, in 2019 alcoholic beverage sales reached more than $250m in the U.S. In the same year, the UK sold an average of 255 pints per second throughout the year. While alcohol might be a draw, at least in some …
