You’ve sifted through a thick stack of resumes, carved out every possible interview time slot and spent hours delving into the backgrounds of restaurant manager candidates. You finally select one and then train them to run your operations like a water-tight ship. Weeks later though, you discover …
Smart Restaurant Accounting Tips for Effective Management
As a restaurant manager, you have to keep a lot of balls in the air. You have to deal with suppliers, manage a staff, serve clients, and keep an eye on your finances. Managers also have to address employee turnover and training issues, a process which can feel overwhelming. How can you effectively …
Increasing Restaurant Foot Traffic: Optimizing Opportunities
Off-Premise dining has become an increasingly popular way for customers to enjoy your food without needing to stay in your restaurant. If you've jumped on the bandwagon, you probably see increased sales and (hopefully) profits due to the new revenue stream. One thing you don’t want to neglect is …
Why is Your Restaurant Losing Money? Here’s What to Do About It
How are your profits? Great? Good? If you’re like most restaurants in the market, you probably know they could be better. The question you should be asking, especially if you have a restaurant losing money, is: what can you do something about it? It boils down to whether you don’t know or don’t …
Creating a Restaurant Budget: Costs to Consider
As of last year, there were approximately 660K restaurants in the United States. That number fluctuates yearly to reflect shifts in the industry landscape, with new stores opening regularly, and enterprising restaurateurs starting innovative independent spots. Some claims have been made in the past …
Cheers! Everything You Need to Know to Serve Alcohol in Your Restaurant
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand, alcohol sales are one way to generate income. Getting started is no small task. Between a hodgepodge of state laws, keeping the bar stocked, and making sure your guests stay safe, there is a lot to consider. The good news, though, is that …