Owning and operating a restaurant in today’s economy can be a challenging proposition, which is why it is so important to build customer loyalty. In truth repeat customers make up the bulk of any restaurant’s customer base and word-of-mouth advertising can do wonders for building up your clientele. But …
Read MoreTuesday, June 18th, 2013 Tags: Customer Loyalty, Food Cost, Restaurant, Stock Control
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There is nothing like a holiday to increase your customer base. Whilst holidays like Christmas, New Years and Thanksgiving are shoe-ins for advertising, sometimes it is the smaller, more personal holidays such as Veteran’s Day or Father’s Day that can truly make a difference in your numbers. …
Read MoreTuesday, June 11th, 2013 Tags: cost of sale, Father's Day, Food Cost, Restaurant, Stock Control
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The restaurant business is one that only thrives with the help of good management and professional employees. When dining out you know how easy it is to become annoyed with poor service and bad food. As a manager, you must always be on the lookout for ways to improve …
Read MoreTuesday, June 4th, 2013 Tags: cost of sale, Food Cost, Restaurant, Stock Control
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101 Ways to Deal with Food Cost – Part 8
Energy Tips
Place pots close together – Placing pots as close as possible on the range top will reduce heat loss and perhaps allows you …
Read MoreTuesday, May 21st, 2013 Tags: Cost Control, cost of sale, Food Cost, Restaurant, Stock Control
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In the foodservice industry a vast number of critical decisions have to be made. One of those decisions owners must decide on is how many suppliers they are going to utilize for their restaurants. Is it better to have a few, select suppliers or a vast number …
Read MoreTuesday, May 7th, 2013 Tags: cost of sale, Food Cost, Restaurant, Stock Control, Supplier
Category: Food Cost, Food Service, Inventory, Restaurant Profitability, Restaurants 2 Comments
Your website is a virtual business card and it holds far more information about your business than a piece of paper or small card. In addition it can be accessed from any country, city or household in the world with an internet connection and computer.
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Read MoreTuesday, April 16th, 2013 Tags: Customer, Food Cost, Restaurant, Social Media, Stock Control
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Offering a wine menu means you must weigh several elements, including your overall concept, your clientele, your food menu, and whether your staff will be able to sell the wine you select. Get these elements wrong, and you may be stuck with a costly, slow-moving inventory. Get …
Read MoreTuesday, April 2nd, 2013 Tags: cost of sale, Inventory, Restaurant, Stock Control, Wine
Category: Food Cost, Inventory, Restaurant Profitability, Restaurants 1 Comment
We are delighted to announce the news that Ideal Software has been named a Constant Contact© 2012 All Star winner. We are thrilled to know that our efforts in reaching and engaging our customers via eMail and other online marketing tools has been successful. …
Read MoreMonday, April 1st, 2013 Tags: Customer, Email marketing, engagement marketing, Technology
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101 Ways to Deal With Food Cost – Part 7
Budgeting and Organizational
1) Establishing Controls – Budgeting and Organizational
Business plan
If you haven’t already done so, develop a business plan that spells out, in detail how your goals and objectives are to be achieved.
Important! A restaurant needs to …
Read MoreTuesday, March 19th, 2013 Tags: Cost Control, cost of sale, Food Cost, Restaurant, Stock Control
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Owning a restaurant can be a stressful job, let alone facing the prospect of restaurant design. In an effort to help lighten the burden, we’ve developed eight tips to assist you in getting the most out of restaurant design.
Read MoreTuesday, March 5th, 2013 Tags: Ambiance, Decor, Restaurant Profitability
Category: Customer, Restaurant Design, Restaurant Profitability, Restaurants 4 Comments
