A half-eaten Wiener Schnitzel, an infinite amount of lemons and parsley garnishes accompanying steaks, a whole batch of Bavarian Cream bowls with blueberries – these were only a few of the many items that I had to throw away when I was working in a local restaurant during my summer holidays. In fact, restaurants account […]
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5 Things To Do While Your Restaurant Is In Shutdown Mode
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought most of the globe to a complete standstill affecting restaurants and businesses across the board. The question now is how to effectively use the time at hand, to ensure your restaurant’s long-term success and prosperity. Most countries have enforced strict lockdowns resulting in a complete shutdown of all non-essential […]
Does Restaurant Review Work
The 2004 introduction of Yelp was a game-changer for the Restaurant Industry. It provided customers with a platform to post reviews about their dining experience. Today there are several relevant platforms like Trip Advisor, Google and Facebook. Customer reviews have turned into an important tool to build trust and attract new customers. Review and ratings […]
Is Investing In Restaurant Technology Worth It
Restaurant Technology is becoming the new standard of the industry. Higher efficiency, enhanced customer service and fewer operational losses have led to the booming demand for restaurant tech. Fast food giants like McDonalds & KFC are at the forefront of adapting & implementing new tech. And with the proven results, others are bound to follow. […]
Merchandising – How can restaurants increase their visibility and reach
You walk into a restaurant, the attendant comes in, and you can’t help but notice the graphic t-shirt he is wearing. You have ordered the food, but all this time you are more interested in buying that t-shirt. That’s precisely what merchandising is about. So what exactly is merchandising? In simple words, it’s everything you […]
What’s In Your Drink
The National Sugar Awareness Week ended recently on 26th January 2020. The week-long campaign held from 20th – 26th Jan aimed to bring awareness about the ill effects of sugar. This years theme focused on the excessive use of sugar in all types of drinks. From packaged fruit juices to aerated drinks and cocktails, everything […]
Should your restaurant consider a plant-based menu
What does plant-based mean? Plant-based restaurants are popping up around the world. Yet many restaurant owners don’t understand the difference between plant-based, vegan and vegetarian. In simple terms vegetarian means meatless. On the contrary, plant-based diets drop all animal products. This includes meat, fish, dairy, eggs, gelatin, other animal by-products and processed food. Vegans also […]
2020 Restaurant Trends
2019 was an excellent year for the hospitality industry. From restaurants with unique concepts to the rise of fast-casual and online food ordering, we saw it all. As we wrap up this year, it’s best to keep in mind about the upcoming trends for 2020, so you can stay at the forefront of your competition. […]
How to deal with employee turnover
It’s no secret that employee turnover is one of the major concerns for any restaurant owner. The annual employee turnover rate reached a staggering 75% in early 2019. The growing number of restaurants in the neighbourhood has provided people with ample opportunities to switch multiple jobs. And, this trend is not going to change anytime soon. In […]
Can fake meat really save the planet
They say ”Nothing Is Impossible”. That’s exactly what ‘‘Impossible Foods” a company in California is here to prove! As the whole world is moving towards a more sustainable way of doing business, some companies are setting a new level of standards for others to follow. We all love to attack that juicy beef burger or […]