From the plastic straws, to baby Harland Sanders, August was filled with plenty of restaurant industry news. It was hard to narrow it down to just a few but we think you’ll enjoy our choices. Below is a recap of restaurant news that hit the wire in August. Delivery Represents 3% of all Restaurant …
In-House Restaurant Delivery Service: Perfecting Your Strategy
So, you’ve weighed out your options and decided to keep your restaurant delivery service in-house. This is a great option to help gain brand awareness and ensure your restaurant isn’t overshadowed by third party delivery partners. WebstaurantStore found that 76% of consumers prefer to order directly …
Hiring Restaurant Staff: Building Your Dream Team
Running a successful restaurant depends on the team you hire. As more restaurants open every day, the competition to keep customers coming continues to grow. It takes more than posting a “help wanted” sign on the door and hoping for the best candidate to walk in. Achieving long-term success depends …
Chain Restaurant Data Analytics: No Weak Links
When you run a chain restaurant, you’re always considering the parts of the whole. These individual restaurants make up the “links” that comprise the entire operation. To a degree, these operators sit at the top of the proverbial restaurant mountain regarding quantities. Restaurants in this segment …
Multi-Unit Restaurant Data Analytics: Everywhere at Once
Restaurants generate streams upon streams of data. For any operator, learning how to harness this data is crucial to success. Now, think about how much data a single restaurant creates, and consider the goal of the multi-site restaurant manager: making sense of these huge data streams multiplied …
How To Become a Chef: What You Really Need To Know
When you think of a chef, what comes to mind? A big guy in a fancy white coat and hat, with an impeccable handlebar mustache sampling stews? Or celebrity chefs who seem like they yell more than they cook (on TV at least)? For a profession that gets a lot of time in the spotlight, what it is to be a …