The restaurant industry is much more than a service – it is an experience. Restaurant owners share the belief that there is much more to running a successful restaurant than sales. In an article from Nation’s Restaurant News, author Jim Sullivan writes about hearing Tom Krouse, president and CEO of Donatos Pizza, address a conference…
Data usage is used in many businesses, including the restaurant industry. By using point of sale data, restaurants can become data driven and make informed decisions. In an article from Forbes, author Lutz Finger writes, “Big Data sounds often like Big Business, but the power of data is available even to small businesses without extensive…
Facebook has launched a nationwide delivery service. As of October 13th, Facebook users can order food for delivery or pick-up right from the restaurant facebook page. In an article from Eater, author Daniela Galarza writes, “Facebook’s new Order Food menu (within the Explore menu) is a master database of restaurants. Most also have Facebook pages;…
Health and food safety are the main concerns of any restaurant. While the majority of advice is common sense, there are ways you can reduce the possibility of a workplace accident both in the kitchen and on the floor. In an article from Modern Restaurant Management, author Tom Larkin writes, “When you have multiple staff…
Co-op restaurants may be the key for the sustainable future of the restaurant industry. A worker owned business may seem far fetched, but it seems to be catching on, and many industry leaders are noticing. In an article from East Bay Express, author Momo Chang writes, “Cooperatives are back on people’s minds as the…
Restaurants are beginning to lean on technology to increase their customer base. Because of advancements in technology, the food industry is being changed for good. In an article from Entrepreneur, author Rahul Varshneya writes, “Advancements in data and technology have led to incredible developments not only in the way we grow and harvest our food,…
Digital marketing is a fantastic way for your business to stay in touch with current customers while also gaining new ones. The restaurant industry today requires much more than traditional marketing strategies. In an article from Forbes, author T. Maxwell writes, “Operating a restaurant has become as much about playing defense as it is about…
Who knew that the rise of Netflix, Amazon and an oversupplied industry would affect the restaurant business? In fact, there are two other odd elements affecting restaurant industry traffic: Travel and movie watching. In an article from Nation’s Restaurant News, author Jonathan Maze writes, “Travel is, of course, a big deal to the industry, because…
Mobility has become part of our every-day life. In terms of the restaurant industry, people are opting to stay at home and order food rather than going to a restaurant. Adapting to the current delivery trend might be the key for restaurant success. In an article from the Chicago Tribune, author Samantha Bomkamp writes, “From…
Competition in the restaurant industry can be found on every street. To become a successful restaurant, growth is key. But how can you grow with so much competition? In an article from QSR Magazine, author Mary Avant writes, “In today’s limited-service landscape, competition is fierce, growth is key, and companies are doing everything they can…
