Running a restaurant is hard enough without having to deal with all of the unexpected expenses that come up. While some unforeseen spending is unavoidable, there are ways for a savvy business owner to avoid most of the unexpected restaurant expenses. What Causes...

One of the most effective ways to boost your revenue is through online ordering. Even if you don’t offer delivery, accepting pickup orders online through your restaurant’s website can boost your takeout orders by up to 30%.

Picture this: You’re craving sushi. You heard about a great new spot a few blocks away from a coworker, and now that the craving has hit, you’re ready to order. You search the name of the restaurant in Google, and their website pops up as the first result. You’re...

More than ever, customers are relying on online reviews to help them figure out where to eat. For a lot of guests, eating out at a restaurant is a special occasion that doesn’t happen every day. For this reason, people want to collect as much information as possible...

With so many culinary options and different dining styles available to customers these days, competition in the restaurant industry is fiercer than ever. To build a thriving, successful, and long-term business in food service, restauranteurs have to start getting...

Providing entertainment at your restaurant is a great way to interest new customers and encourage returning guests to come dine with you regularly. Today’s foodies are looking for a complete dining experience, and that includes a great atmosphere as well as an...

The restaurant industry is a notoriously difficult business. Chances are you’ve already heard the frequently quoted adage which states that most new restaurants don’t even make it past the first year. In fact, this statement is born out of a study done at Ohio State...

Jon Taffer is a bar consultant, television personality, founder and owner of his own media company, and author. He's best known for his role as host of the hit reality television series Bar Rescue. He recently did an interview with Gary Vaynerchuk about his experience...

Food photography is an important part of every restaurant's website, social media design and marketing material. Good food is what attracts most people to a restaurant in the first place. However, most restaurant owners don't have the photography skills, equipment or...

These days we’ll find an app for almost anything, from monumental social tools to addictive mobile games and fitness trackers. Restaurant business owners might be of the opinion that mobile apps are only useful for a number of industries, but there are inspiring...

Evaluating and shopping for a new restaurant POS system can be a challenging experience for anyone. There are so many point of sale solutions on the market these days that you might not even know where to begin. One thing is for sure; you don't want to wait until the...

Employee turnover is a significant issue in the restaurant industry. Restaurants experience turnover rates of over 70 percent each year and the average cost to replace an employee can be as high as $5,864. A recent Cornell study estimates the annual cost of turnover...

Coming up with unique restaurant Facebook post ideas can be a daunting task. Getting your restaurant's Facebook followers to engage on those posts can be even more difficult these days. However, it's more important now than ever before. News feeds are becoming...

A great restaurant website design is not just beautiful, but effective as well. While some website designers focus strictly on the visual aspects, which can be easy to get carried away with when dealing with restaurants and food, others simply focus on creating a...

In this article we're going to talk about the best online reservation system for your restaurant. It's a necessary addition to any restaurant website. Before we get into the best options, let's take a look at why you might want to use an online reservation system in...

When first opening a restaurant, an owner may have a limited budget. However, attracting customers through advertising is essential to having a profitable business. Luckily there are many different free advertising ideas for restaurants that generate revenue without...

Serving the best food in the world doesn't always mean a full restaurant every night if no one knows just how good your food is. Sometimes you need to do a little extra promotion to attract more customers to your restaurant. Once they're inside and trying your food,...

Threats To The Restaurant Industry There can be no denying there are uncertainties and variables in the business world today and restaurants are not immune from those concerns. There have never been this many threats to the restaurant industry. Threats to your...