Do Limited Time Offerings (LTOs) The Right Way This Fathers Day
With Father’s Day around the corner, it may be time to revamp your limited time offerings to something pops will enjoy. According to National Restaurant Association, Father’s Day is the third most dined out day of the year with 67 percent of celebrants choosing to dine out at dinner. Intrigue new and old guests with […]
The Rise of Meatless Alternatives: Where do Restaurants Stack Up?
Meatless alternative sales have jumped 268% in the last year Burger King may be the first national chain to embrace meat alternatives by introducing the Impossible Whopper, but the category is hotter than a kitchen grill across all restaurant categories. Sales of meat substitute products to restaurants have soared 268% so far in 2019 compared […]
Why Desserts Deserve a Place on Your Menu (And To Mom)
According to the National Restaurant Association, an estimated 92 million Americans will dine out for Mother’s Day. In 2017, 46% of guests went out to dinner on Mother’s Day (Chefhero) and what is dinner without dessert? Endorsing desserts increases check averages, which automatically leads to an increase in operator and waitstaff profits. For an example, if there […]
Global Dining Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
Understanding what’s now, and most importantly what’s next in global dining trends can help keep your restaurants up to date, and help you drive more purchases. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the most popular spices and herbs by region that you can also use easily and effectively to boost your menu offerings. Adding […]
Hawaii and Nevada Restaurant Diners Love Bacon the Most
Hawaii and Nevada have the most bacon-obsessed restaurant customers in the U.S., and Alaska has the least That’s according to data released today by Dining Alliance, the nation’s largest group purchasing organization for restaurants. Dining Alliance helps more than 20,000 restaurants across the U.S. save money on all sorts of food items, including bacon. Dining […]
5 Smart Ways Restaurants Can Protect Customer Data
Cardholder data is a prime target for identity theft and data thieves. All businesses that handle cardholder data must follow a set of standards set by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) leaders like Visa and Mastercard. Following these data security measures are crucial to keep customer data safe. Here are 5 ways you can protect […]
How to Turn Negative Restaurant Reviews into Positive Results
It is hard to please everybody and in the restaurant industry, it is even harder. Living in the world of internet users, it is inevitable to stumble upon opinions of your customers on the world wide web. In fact, in this day of growing social media platforms, reviews are king. From Facebook to Yelp, customers […]
5 ways to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day at your restaurant
From Sous Chef to Waiter, Celebrating your Restaurant Workers is Key It takes a team to run a restaurant efficiently and effectively. Whether you are a chef, line cook, server, expediter, bartender, host, or busser, showing appreciation for one another improves work morale and productivity. As a restaurant general manager, there is no better time […]
Valentine’s Day Restaurant Promotions that Don’t Break the Bank
With Valentine’s Day being the second busiest day to dine out in America, it is important to take this opportunity to show some customer appreciation and love. Many restaurants and larger chains will be offering discounted rates on meals or complimentary items. At Dining Alliance we understand that that may not be possible for independent restaurants. […]
Hidden Savings in your Pizza Parlor
In 2018, the worldwide pizza market increased to $134 billion dollars. Consumers of all demographics flock towards the pizza market with 41% of Americans eating pizza every week! In 2018, pizzerias capitalized on the consumer trend of customization. QSR’s like Blaze Pizza and smaller independent restaurants started allowing users to customize toppings, utilize gluten free […]