Reservations & Private Dining: How to Increase Valentine’s Day Profit
Are you a restaurant owner for a small, independently owned restaurant? If so, you’re probably looking for ways to effectively manage reservations and private dining opportunities. Managing reservations on busy holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, is especially important. In the U.S. the biggest date night of the year has a gross spend of around 8 […]
Why GPOs Matter for Independent Restaurants
Emmy award winners, Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson, host a premier food, dining, and entertainment program in Boston known as Dining Playbook on New England Sports Network (NESN)—the flagship network of the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox. Recently, they spoke with John Davie, the founder of Dining Alliance and the CEO of Buyers Edge […]
Your Preparation Guide For The Big Game
Now is the best time to start strategizing service for the Big Game. Football season can be the busiest time of year for many establishments, and the savviest of operators are already thinking ahead to the Big Game. It can be hectic for staff, and if not prepared, you could lose patrons and revenue. Start […]
Super Bowl Preparations: 7 Tips to Make Sure You’re Ready for Kick-Off
Now is the best time to start strategizing for Super Bowl service. Super Bowl season can be the busiest time of year for many establishments, and the savviest of operators are already thinking ahead to January. It can be hectic for staff, and if not prepared, you could lose patrons and revenue. Start designing your […]
Make Parents Happy and Maximize Kids’ Menu Profits
Every parent knows that going to a restaurant with kids is more than just going to a restaurant. It is the art of making their kids happy, while also making it an enjoyable night for themselves. There are three main things your operation must do to achieve a successful family night out – convenience, nutrition […]
Sara Lee Bakery Desserts: A Sweet Addition to Your Bottom Line
As we head into fall, the holidays are just around the corner. As a restaurant owner, you’ve hired extra seasonal labor, ordered bulk seasonal items from your vendors, and now you’re almost prepared for the influx of patrons. Now, you might be considering adding desserts to your menu to accommodate the seasonal changes and more […]
5 Surprising Uses for PAM Cooking Spray
Imagine your kitchen without PAM cooking spray. Cakes tumbling out of their pans in clumps, fish glued to the grates of your grill- the outcome would be a frustrating mess. The commercial nonstick spray is essential to an efficient kitchen and ensures that recipes come out looking and tasting their best. Chefs have used PAM […]
How a GPO Can Save Your Restaurant Time and Money
As a restaurant owner, you are pulled in many directions on a daily basis. You are responsible for staffing, training, inventories, menu creation, and a multitude of other duties that are vital to your restaurant running smoothly and being profitable. Comparing and negotiating product costs can also take up a significant amount of your time, […]
Summer Menu LTOs Could Be the Key to Unlocking Profits
Summertime means endless opportunities to bring in business and make more money– especially if you run a restaurant. Families on vacation or heading out for a day on the town together stop in for meals more frequently than when the kiddos are in school; rowdy college kids are looking for something to do to kill […]
5 Ways Restaurants Can Save Money
You know that you can cut expenses at your restaurant by reviewing staffing or inventory. However, there are a few surprisingly easy changes you can make at your restaurant that will save you money in the long run. Here are five ways you can save money and boost sales at your restaurant. Create Customer Loyalty […]