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Partnering with Neighbors: Working with Your Community to Capture Summer Business
Collaborating with other local businesses can create a mutually beneficial network that drives traffic to all involved while cross-promoting to reach new customers. Restaurants can team up with nearby retail stores, gyms, or entertainment venues to offer joint...
Maximizing Summer Catering Opportunities: A Guide for Restaurants
Summer offers abundant catering opportunities for restaurants, from weddings and corporate events to private parties. Here's how to promote your catering services to your community effectively for each type of event. Weddings: Summer weddings are plentiful,...
New Laws Impacting the Restaurant Industry Starting July 1st
Three significant laws are coming into effect on July 1st, 2024, that will influence how restaurants operate in California. These include SB 553, SB 1524 & SB 478, and the new minimum wage increase in San Francisco. Here’s a detailed look at each law and its implications for restaurant owners and operators.
Tips for Keeping Cool in the Kitchen: Soon to be The Law
Maintaining a cool and comfortable kitchen environment is crucial, not only for compliance with these new regulations but also for the well-being of your staff and the quality and safety of your food. Here are some practical tips to help you keep your kitchen cool during the hottest months of the year.
Farm to Table Strategies for a Fresh Summer Menu
This season presents a golden opportunity for restaurants to embrace farm-to-table strategies! Delight diners with the freshest ingredients and support local farmers. Here’s how to effectively utilize local produce for a vibrant and successful summer menu.
How to Raise Your Prices Without Scaring Away Guests
We believe that transparency is key—let your customers know where their money is going and how it improves their overall dining experience. That will keep them loyal.
Father’s Day Restaurant Promotion Ideas
Father’s Day presents an excellent opportunity to attract more patrons and make it a memorable day for the whole fam. Here are some Father’s Day promotion ideas that can help draw families to your restaurant.
Eight Refreshing Beverage Trends to Boost Your Summer Sales
Summertime is here and it’s time to refresh your thirsty customers! Here are eight refreshing beverage trends that can help boost your summer sales.
Listening to Leadership Ahead of the Rush
As the busy season approaches, ensuring that managers feel heard is crucial. Listening to leadership strengthens internal communication and enhances operational efficiency, team morale, and the customer experience. This makes them more likely to take ownership of their role, handling details and team issues without appealing to upper management. It will also help them see performance numbers more clearly and take improvements and cost cutting on themselves.
Hot Tech & Ideas from The National Restaurant Association Show
Hello, CEO Mistie Boulton here. I recently attended the National Restaurant Association Show and wanted to share my discoveries with you! There were some very innovative entrepreneurs in attendance as well as some cutting edge restaurant tech designed to address some...