Walk through Outside Lands today and you’ll encounter festival-goers debating the merits of a chef collaboration between State Bird Provisions and local wine makers with the same passion they reserve for headlining musical acts. At BottleRock Napa Valley, guests plan their entire day around exclusive dining experiences and craft cocktail
San Francisco’s proposed outdoor smoking ban is still making its way through the legislative process, which means it has not taken effect yet. If passed, the ordinance would become effective 31 days after enactment, giving restaurant and bar owners a relatively short window to prepare. If it passes, owners should
Restaurant restrooms do not stay in good shape by accident. If you want them spotless and fully stocked through a full day of service, you need a system that is clear, simple, and easy to follow during busy shifts. Start with ownership. One person should be assigned to restroom checks
SB 294, often called the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, requires California employers to provide a stand-alone workplace rights notice to employees. It also creates a specific emergency contact process tied to arrests or detentions. If you employ people in California, you are expected to provide the notice to current
Compliance is complex and annoying. We’ve created this checklist to help you get it off your plate. If you need support, we have a fully customizable compliance course available for your managers. Food safety Need help? Learn more about our service Food Safety Audit Logs and Documentation Need help? Learn
When it comes to finding the right space for a restaurant, few decisions matter more than the lease. To help demystify the process, we sat down with Steve Maxson of Synergy Real Estate Group Corporate Advisory, a tenant representation broker with two decades of experience and nearly a decade focused
A Conversation With EyeSpy Marketing Director Nisha Maxwell For nearly nine years, Nisha Maxwell has guided our clients and us in marketing efforts. In our conversation, she shares how she approaches brand development, why visuals matter, and how operators can think more creatively about community, communication, and the nonstop content
The holiday season brings a fast mix of pressure and unpredictability. A strong section loses its anchor without warning. A station falls behind before the team can respond. A callout pulls the night off balance. Restaurants stay steady when they prepare for these moments with borrowed shifts and micro cross-training.
Hi everyone! Mistie here. I am thrilled to introduce the new EyeSpy Management System. We’ve built a new dashboard to give operators a smoother, smarter way to manage EyeSpy services and the corresponding report data. We have some new services that we are excited to launch and some new features
Opening a restaurant takes vision, stamina, and a numbers engine that tells the truth. Laurie Aaronson and Seth Davies at AOC SF, Inc., have spent two decades building that engine with operators. AOC runs full-cycle accounting so founders can focus on the floor. That includes payroll, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and
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