In the best of times, restaurants operate between a 3-6% profit margin, with around 60% of them failing within the first year. On top of that, the competition in the market can cut into those already-tight figures. To combat this, restaurateurs have employed some extraordinary tactics to foster a …
Restaurant Staffing and COVID-19: Before Reopening, Think About Your Team
We all want to get back to "normal," whatever that means now. Honestly, "normal" wasn't very normal in the first place so, let's look at this as a reset. This time around, there's an your opportunity to do things better than you did before. As the bills pile up and the PPP money runs low, you'll …
Your Guests’ Greatest Fears about Restaurants Reopening
If you were tired of hearing the word "unprecedented" in the early stages of the pandemic, get used to it. As we trundle into a reopen and tentatively feel out the new landscape, "uncertain" might become the next COVID buzzword. Restaurant operators, staff, and guests feel it in full measure, a …
7 Dine-In Restaurant Innovations for COVID
The U.S. grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak well into the year, and many states have (tentatively) begun reopening public spaces. Almost everyone is discovering that dining-in has become a much different experience than it was in early 2020! Fortunately, some smart maneuvering can help restaurants …
Using Restaurant Technology to Stay Compliant with the Law
Recently, the UK Government released information on safe operating practices for restaurants to reopen in the UK. The 44-page document offers insight and policy suggestions to guide operators on procedures to keep a safe environment for staff and guests. There is a lot to pick through, and the …
How To Become A Bartender
It may seem improbable to imagine bartending in the time of social distancing, especially as restaurateurs grapple with turnover and closure due to lockdown measures. But while the future may seem uncertain in the presence of the coronavirus pandemic, tomorrow will come. Look at how quickly guests …