Music shapes our lives in tacit and often subtle ways. When you watch a movie or television program, music is often used to highlight the mood of a scene and has the potential to transform. Imagine Star Wars without the opening fanfare or the introduction of Jaws without the accompanying melody. In …
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How to Create a Restaurant Employee Dress Code
No matter what industry you work in, dress policies come with the job. The specifics of these dress codes vary. Some are for branding and style, others for safety and protection, and before you say anything "no dress code" is still a dress code. Think about the different dress standards across the …
How to Conduct 360-Degree Feedback in your Restaurant
As of last year, the United States experienced an approximately 44.3% turnover rate across the board for all industries. That means that about 9 in every 20 people in the U.S. separated from their position, whether that was transitioning to something new or otherwise. In that same year, the …
Restaurant Industry News Roundup: August 2019
August’s roundup includes pieces of news from around the world. Browse the menu and let’s run through the month’s specials. From international flavor to Marketing tips and a chicken war. August has proven to provide an exciting palette of restaurant industry news. Greene King sold to Hong Kong …
How to Increase Tourist Traffic in your Restaurant in 7 Steps
Tourism has an exponential impact on the global economy, boosting the gross GDP by 2.7% in the United States, and much more elsewhere. For operators, tourism has a palpable effect on the restaurant industry, generating a sales increase of up to 30% at fine dining establishments, 16% at quick-service …
Pay-at-the-Table: Everything You Need to Know
As a restaurant guest, a long wait for a table is frustrating, but so is waiting for the bill. It might seem like a small thing, but when you break it down, this process is laden with delays: Waiting for the bill Awaiting the payment pickup Waiting for the credit card receipt return for …
How to Create a Restaurant Customer Loyalty Program
Alongside the tasty food and impeccable service you offer customers, a loyalty program can help incentivize people to return to your restaurant. An ongoing restaurant customer loyalty program can increase order volumes and provide a channel through which you can build strong, lucrative relationships …
Restaurant Case Study: Our Spotlight on The Blind Squirrel
Located on an enormous lot, the Blind Squirrel in Louisville, Kentucky offers over 15,000 square feet of entertainment. The venue promises music, grub, and sports and challenges staff to navigate an outdoor sports area, a patio, and a large indoor seating area. In our restaurant case study, we …