There is a new place online for restaurant industry professionals to find jobs, network, and share content. In an article from Inc., author John White writes, “As a culinary or service professional, you’re not seeking to submit your resume in the same pool as a contractor or marketer. You want an intuitive tracking and monitoring…
Jobs in the food industry are booming. While at first glance this seems to be a step towards a revitalized economy, adding all these jobs may not be a positive thing. In an article from The Atlantic, author Derek Thompson writes, “Restaurant jobs are on fire in 2017, growing faster than health care, construction, or…
Does mobile ordering make sense for you restaurant? While many customers find it convenient to order food straight from their phone, many small restaurant owners do not have the capability both financially and technologically to offer mobile ordering. In an article from Business News Daily author Lori Fairbanks writes, “The expense and technological know-how needed…
Scott and Company LLC is pleased to share that Tony Perricelli, CPA, Member of the firm’s Tax and Advisory Services department, was recently interviewed by Roger Beaudoin for an episode of his Restaurant Rockstars podcast. The interview focused on the benefits to restaurant owners and managers of working with a competent and experienced CPA and…
The FTC recently published a report addressing the issue of resort fees charged by hotels. An excerpt from the report reads, “This analysis finds that separating mandatory resort fees from posted room rates without first disclosing the total price is likely to harm consumers by increasing the search costs and cognitive costs of finding and…
How important is food quality to consumers? A new study from the International Journal of Revenue Management gives some insight into diners’ preferences. The study, which involved over 2,000 restaurants, sought to identify the factors that would make consumers willing to pay more. As it turns out, service and ambiance rank higher than food quality,…
In the new Entrepreneur article, “The 19 Covenants of a Standard Franchise Agreement,” author Rick Grossman shares some details from his bestselling book, “The Franchise Bible.” If you are interested in buying a franchise, this article is for you. What covenants are typically included in a franchise agreement? Here are some of them: The Grant…
