Self-Driving Cars for Delivery – Is Your Restaurant Ready?
Self-driving cars are not yet widespread, but testing is ongoing. Common wisdom is that delivery of packages and food will ramp up much faster than actual human transport will. Ford, Toyota and several other manufacturers are running pilot programs. There has been some bugginess, but it truly is the way of the future, so it’s […]
The Marshmallow Experiment
Inside each of us, a tumultuous war rages. One side offers immediate gratification, the exhilaration of living life in the present, and the excitement of spontaneous enjoyment. On the opposing side of the battlefield: patience to endure the uncertainty of the future, the cognitive ability to remain focused on a singular task or goal, and […]
Can Artificial Intelligence in Resume Screening Solve the Job Candidate Quality Challenge?
The problem in the hospitality industry is not that there are not enough candidates. It’s that there aren’t enough quality candidates. Narrowing the field from dozens or hundreds of candidates to a select few that are qualified enough to interview can take a lot of person-hours. Can AI do some of the heavy lifting for […]
Food Trends to Jump on Right Now
As they say on Project Runway, “One minute you’re in, the next minute you’re out.” That’s just as true for restaurants as it is for design. But when it seems like new food trends are rolling out daily, how can you decide which ones to jump on and which to skip? It’s important to hang […]
What Is the Ideal Table Turnover Time to Increase Total Revenue and Tips? How Can You Achieve It?
You want diners to relax and enjoy their experience in your restaurant. If they feel at home, they are more likely to become repeat customers. The longer they linger, the more likely they will order dessert, more drinks, or coffee, all of which are high-margin items. Increasing check totals can boost revenue and tip amounts, […]
GDPR Starts at the End of May – Are You Ready?
Do you know what GDPR is, and how it could impact your hospitality business? Here’s an overview of what you need to know. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law passed by the European Union (EU) regarding the management of the personally identifiable information (PII) belonging to citizens of its member countries. This […]