3 Ways to Reduce the Employment Gap at Your Restaurant

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As you are aware, it is much easier and less expensive to keep employees on your staff than it is to hire new people. The headache of retraining alone is enough to motivate you to keep your best people happily employed. But how can you keep your employees happy and engaged so that you don’t need… Read more »

New Trends to Bring to Your Restaurant Before 2020

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The year 2020 is coming up fast – will your restaurant be ready? It can be if you get ahead of the curve now on some popular and growing menu trends to keep diners engaged, intrigued and coming back. Here are some ideas you can incorporate today. Mediterranean influence You don’t have to scrap your… Read more »

Tactics to Reduce the High Employee Turnover in Your Restaurant

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Turnover is a fact of life in the restaurant industry, and one of its biggest challenges. But there are measures you can take to increase the chance of holding onto your best people. Restaurants are experiencing churn rates of more than 70 percent, according to recent reports.   Some turnover is unavoidable, such as that caused by seasonal peaks… Read more »

How Much Revenue Is an Online Review Worth?

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The value of online reviews is clear. Research indicates that as many as 97% of consumers consult online reviews before making a purchasing decision. That seems like a very high number for something you have no control over. Is there a way to determine how much each review is worth to your business? How much each bad one… Read more »

Meatless Burgers: How This Summer Past Time Is Quickly Changing

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As a restaurant manager, you’re well aware that diners are increasingly demanding vegan and vegetarian options, both at home and when dining out. Quality and taste can vary from one burger option to another. Choices run from burgers that are clearly vegetable or bean-based and those that are meat imitations. Don’t overthink it. You don’t… Read more »

Virtual Restaurants – What Are They and When Can We Expect Them?

Virtual restaurants? Now what are we being expected to keep up with? When you’re operating a restaurant – trying to keep and attract diners, keep food costs under control, recruit top restaurant executives and staff – you’ve already got your hands full. But keeping on top of trends is worth it, in part because it… Read more »

Chatbots and Messaging: Candidates Expect Them in the Job Search

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The best candidates are often those who are currently employed, making it tougher to communicate with them in the hiring process. If they are trying to fit their search around their current job, they may not be able to take a call. They are likely to explore opportunities during off hours when it’s unlikely the… Read more »