Restaurant Takeout and Delivery: A Complete Guide
Restaurant takeout and delivery aren’t just convenient options anymore. They’ve become a regular part of how consumers dine. In fact, 50% of consumers ordered restaurant takeout or delivery in the past week, according to the National Restaurant Association. With off-premise dining firmly part of the restaurant experience, it’s more important than ever to invest in […]
Beef Up Your Summer Sales with a BBQ Menu
Diversify your restaurant this summer with a BBQ menu! With over 95% of Americans saying they love BBQ and one third of them eating BBQ every week, your restaurant could be missing out on sales by not having BBQ plates on the menu. From disposables that support those finger licking meats to the spices and […]
Watch Your Restaurant Sales Soar with A Catering Menu
Expanding your restaurant business into catering can help you reach new customers and operate with greater confidence. These days, restaurants need more than one way of serving their customers. From dine-in to take-out and drive-thru, restaurants are maximizing their efforts to reach more customers. Now that life is returning to normal, group gatherings are becoming […]
How to Use LTOs to Boost Summer Restaurant Sales
A change in weather means it’s time to change up your menu. Hot days attract cool cravings for things like ice cream, desserts, and chilled summer beverages – which can all bring in extra revenue during warmer temps. When it seems too hot to move and eggs can be cooked on the sidewalk, patrons tend […]
Adding Ingredient Brands to Your Restaurant Menu
Making effective use and adding popular food and beverage brands that your customers recognize and love has more than just an impact on your bottom line – it can also impact your brand reputation. Adding ingredient brands to your restaurant menu and signs can drive higher check totals. It’s not all about slapping a brand […]
Signature Cocktails: How to Boost Bar Profits and Cut Labor
In the U.S., 50% – 70% of people report regular alcohol consumption. If you aren’t offering cocktails at your restaurant, think of all those thirsty Thursday customers you are missing out on. Signature cocktails are a great opportunity to boost sales and express your brands creativity, style, and overall flavor. However, making a signature cocktail […]
Maximize Restaurant Profits with a Happy Hour Menu
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere right? Which means its time to maximize your restaurant profits with a happy hour menu. Alcohol counts for 20%-25% of restaurant beverage sales. If your restaurant doesn’t have a happy hour menu that includes both food and beverage specials, then you could be missing out on extra revenue. Let’s take a […]
How to Navigate Negative Restaurant Reviews
In the past, negative restaurant reviews were passed on by word of mouth in casual conversation, sending group chats through AOL Instant Messenger or posting to your myspace hoping your top 8 would respond. Nowadays, negative restaurant reviews are posted to websites such as Yelp and Google which are used by millions of people every […]
Increase Restaurant Sales and Awareness by Supporting Local Community
Getting your restaurant involved in your local community shows your support for your neighborhood, helps increase restaurant sales, and gets more people in your door. As a business, it’s important to think about ways you can give back. Community partnerships can encourage more business and establish your restaurant in an integrated effort. No matter the […]
Meat Alternatives: Plant-Based Protein Solutions for Restaurants
More and more plant-based protein solutions are being added to restaurant menus as demand continues to soar. Interest in meatless menu items remains strong and consumers are requesting more plant-based foods when eating out. Even fast food restaurants have jumped on to the plant-based bandwagon. According to Tyson Foodservice, 7 out of 10 consumers are […]