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EyeSpy’s Restaurant & Hospitality Business Blog
Why Continuous Team Development is the Real Secret Sauce in Hospitality
In an industry where one off night can tank a Yelp rating, and one great shift can win a regular for life, your team will likely make or break your success. That’s why continuous team development in hospitality is essential.
Freshen Up Your Menu: Spring Herb Ideas for National Herb Day
Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes one of our favorite culinary excuses to get creative, National Herb Day. We view this as an opportunity for restaurants to highlight the fresh, aromatic herbs that thrive this season and bring vibrancy, flavor, and freshness to any dish.
Marketing Your Restaurant’s Wedding Catering Services
Weddings bring beautiful memories AND meaningful revenue. If your restaurant offers catering, weddings can be a profitable addition to your business. And the time is NOW! But to land the booking, you need to market your services with intention, creativity, and clarity. Here’s how to position your restaurant as the go-to caterer for weddings in your area.
How to Use a Featured Menu to Test Recipes Before Going All In
At EyeSpy, we’re always looking for smart, low-risk ways for restaurants to innovate without blowing the budget. One of our favorite tricks? The featured menu.
The Psychology of Menu Design: How Smart Layouts and Word Choices Drive Sales
We’ve helped restaurants across the country design smarter menus that increase check averages, improve guest trust, and highlight what matters most. Behind every layout decision, font choice, or dish description is one thing: psychology.
Onboarding New Hires: Best Practices for Restaurant Teams
Hiring great people is only the first step. How you introduce them to your operations, your service standards, and your culture has a direct impact on whether they stick around and whether they thrive. At EyeSpy, we’ve helped restaurant teams of all sizes transform the way they onboard and train, creating systems that lead to better service, stronger sales, and happier teams. Here’s what we’ve found works best.
Crisis Management for Restaurants: What to Do When the Unexpected Happens
In the restaurant business, a good night can turn into a nightmare fast. One social media post, one food safety incident, one broken pipe—and suddenly, you’re not just managing guests and schedules. You’re managing a crisis.
Local SEO Mastery for Restaurants: How to Get Found (and Chosen) Online
You can have the best brunch in town, a killer cocktail list, and an atmosphere that makes guests want to linger. But if people can’t find you online—especially when they’re hungry and searching nearby—you’re missing out on major traffic. Literally.
Earth Day Blog Series: What You Need to Know About Green Restaurant Certifications
Sustainability has moved beyond trend status—it’s becoming the standard. Diners are asking more questions about where their food comes from, how it’s packaged, and what restaurants are doing behind the scenes to operate responsibly. And let’s be honest, they’re not wrong. The hospitality industry has a major role to play in the future of our planet.
Mother’s Day at Your Restaurant: How to Fill Seats, Spark Emotion, and Keep It Classy
Mother’s Day is like the Super Bowl of brunch. Tables fill up fast, emotions run high, and if you play your cards right, it’s one of the most profitable days of the year. But to really stand out, you need more than heart-shaped pancakes and a carnation in a vase.