Once upon a time, chefs relied on the foods grown in their own backyards, on their own farms, or obtained at the local farmer's market. They prepared and ate what was in season.
The retail and health care industries are luring good foodservice employees away by paying them higher wages. So, why not fight fire with fire? You can help your servers increase their paycheck instantly by teaching them some subtleties of exceptional service.
Want to create a buzz with your next marketing campaign? Send a jumbo postcard. And I mean jumbo... think 10" x 15" or even 24" x 36"! It's fun, it's easy and it's very effective at building your brand.
Kids influence where their parents dine out at least 50% of the time in the casual dining segment. If kids like to eat in your restaurant, you can bet their parents will hear about it the next time they're deciding where to eat.
In my early days as a restaurateur I learned a valuable lesson about guest perceptions. By featuring the right branded products, I improved my profits.
A look at the fundamentals of marketing and how they can impact the development of new menu items. Plus: the lifecycle of a new menu item and how to manage it.
Cleaning the film created by dust, moisture from steam, and airborne grease from cooking can be a challenge. Try a mixture of degreasing solution and a couple drops of liquid detergent for light deposits, and straight degreaser for heavy ones.