June 23, 2023 Creating dishes that appeal to your guests is crucial to the success of your business, but how do complexity scores factor into your menu? Complexity scores represent a rating for the level of difficulty associated with the items on your menu, and once you start looking at those scores, you’ll find ways to up your ...Read more about this post
June 22, 2023 By Doug George
The foodservice industry continues to evolve, with constantly changing regulations and new technologies and innovations emerging all the time.
As all sectors of foodservice rely on speed and efficiency when it comes to smooth operations, managers and operators are seeking equipment in 2023 that offers operational flexibility and can be convertible by offering multiple ...Read more about this post
June 21, 2023 By Matt Parkin
As a general manager of a restaurant, you understand the challenges of hiring and retaining top talent in the fast-paced and competitive foodservice industry. Finding great candidates can often be a daunting task, and the hiring process can sometimes be slow and inefficient. In this article, we will discuss why you may be ...Read more about this post
June 19, 2023 Now that patio season is in full swing, it’s time to focus on how it can raise your revenues. 77 per cent of diners say they prefer to dine outside when given the chance, so making it a space that enhances your restaurant experience will get those tables filling up.
As you add seating and staff, ...Read more about this post
June 16, 2023 The effects of the pandemic are still plaguing the industry, but what’s in store for the future of supply chain management? With restaurants continuing to struggle with delays, many have taken the opportunity to assess their operations, improve inventory management, predict needs with increased accuracy, and add technology for better efficiency.
With the surge in customer ...Read more about this post
June 16, 2023 By Dan Jacobs
Payroll can be a struggle for all business owners, but for restaurants, it can be a really complex endeavour, involving much more than just figuring out wages and tips. With today’s labour shortages, getting your payroll on track may mean greater employee satisfaction and increased retention. Simplifying your payroll also means more time ...Read more about this post
June 15, 2023 As restaurants compete for customers in a crowded marketplace, how can your business stand out from the competition? Getting attention for your restaurant is the name of the game. After all, you won’t fill those seats if they haven’t heard of you. Whether you have a solid marketing strategy or you’re giving the old one ...Read more about this post
June 13, 2023 Many restaurants are looking for creative ways to maximize profits, reaching outside of their regular offerings to appeal to more guests and step away from the competition. While some restaurants are decreasing their hours to accommodate labor challenges, others are headed in the opposite direction, adding late-night options instead.
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June 7, 2023 Canadians sure love patio season, so get your restaurant ready for that summer rush! With many restaurants seeing even slimmer profit margins, as labour and inflation continue to be a challenge, operators may be feeling the pressure to draw customers in and fill their seats. And while opening a new seating area can be a ...Read more about this post
June 6, 2023 If you’re doing spring or summer cleaning to improve your restaurant operations, you may want to take a look at automated temperature monitoring and whether it’s a tool that could boost your efficiency. With only five per cent of restaurants currently using an automated temperature system, this might be an opportunity to pull away from ...Read more about this post
June 6, 2023 Making a name for your restaurant, growing your brand, and boosting loyalty are all great ways to get attention and welcome new customers. But what’s the best way to spread the word about your restaurant? Influencer marketing is a trend that has really taken off in the last few years, and it could be just ...Read more about this post
June 5, 2023 Is your restaurant prepared for the summer rush that often comes with warmer weather, longer days, and outdoor dining? As most restaurant operators continue to tackle supply chain delays, inflation, and labour challenges, having a summer strategy will put you ahead of your competition and impress your guests.
Plan ahead
While the season is rapidly approaching, there’s ...Read more about this post
June 2, 2023 We’ve seen the rise of ghost kitchens over the last few years, but do they have the appeal they once had, and will we see even more of this pandemic trend pop up in the future? Initially, some commercial realtors predicted that by 2025, ghost kitchens would make up as much as 20 per cent ...Read more about this post
May 26, 2023 We’ve seen in recent years that subscriptions serve as steady sources of income, so why not apply that model to restaurants? Loosely, this concept looks like restaurants offering services, products, or perks to guests in exchange for a monthly subscription fee. Some restaurants are offering a free appetizer at each visit, bottomless drinks, dining credits, ...Read more about this post
May 25, 2023 Consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending as they prepare for a possible recession, but have those cutbacks meant less revenue for restaurants? Are Canadians limiting their restaurant visits as inflation continues to soar?
According to a recent study by Capterra, 85 per cent of consumers are worried about the looming recession, and nine out of ...Read more about this post
