In a world where those with the largest marketing budgets tend to grab the largest piece of the pie when it comes to profit, how do the smaller restaurants manage to break through and grab some of the attention? While larger billboards and flyers can have a large impact, the impact of effective digital marketing […]
When looking at your restaurant’s inventory management, one doesn’t have to go far in order to see one of the largest areas of waste: ingredients spoiling. By ensuring your ingredients last as long as possible, you’ll be reducing the need to order new inventory unless demand requires it, potentially saving you tens to hundreds of […]
Recipe costing is an important piece of the restaurant business; if you’re not utilizing it, then you may be costing yourself tens of thousands of dollars in lost profit each year. We’re going to go into more depth as to what recipe costing is, what it has to offer, and what not doing it could […]
In the past few years, delivery and takeout platforms have taken the world by storm. While this has provided restaurants the opportunity to service customers in areas not previously available, whether that is due to logistics or choice, underestimating the systems can be dangerous too. The right choice boils down to a number of factors, […]
As 2020 progresses, many restaurants have a question mark hanging over them. COVID-19 has changed the way that business must be done; whether that be for better or worse. The following trends are those we observed prior to COVID-19, those during the pandemic, and those we see continuing to persist after the pandemic ends. Delivery […]
In a nutshell, a successful business is all about the numbers. Are you making enough money to cover your costs, pay your staff, and pay yourself? Can you save on any costs to make a profit, or to reinvest in your business to remain competitive? Are you charging enough for each menu item? Can you […]
In the restaurant business, “PAR level” is an industry term for effective inventory management. Specifically, Periodic Automatic Replacement or PAR is a system for figuring out the minimum level of inventory you need on hand for a given period of time. Ideally, a PAR level system will tell you the minimum quantity of any given […]
Digital solutions can do wonders for boosting the efficiency of a small business. Small business owners know best that anything you can do to streamline your processes and better organize your staff for maximum efficiency is well worth the investment. Mobile solutions are also revolutionizing the way small businesses operate, allowing for improved communication between […]