The whole world seems to be playing Pokémon Go, and the craze is starting to take hold in South Africa. The interesting aspect about Pokémon Go is that the game is played in the real world where players use their smartphones to find and catch one of the nearly 100 species of Pokémon. The game…
1. Over-buying Fresh Produce At times when your produce vendor has huge and attractive sales, there is the temptation to purchase more than you actually need. If you end up buying more than you can use before it spoils, the result is food waste instead of money saving, which is what you intended initially. 2….
Kitchen printers have for many years been used in restaurants but are quickly being phased out by kitchen display systems in the modern-day restaurant. Kitchen printers are known to be wasteful and expensive; factors which a profit-making restaurant will aim at avoiding. Switching from kitchen printers to kitchen display systems has become a popular trend as many…
Many food-loving entrepreneurs have a desire to own a successful restaurant. However, it’s a tough business, and the percentage of those who don’t make enough money to survive is around 60 percent. Having said that, a good number of restaurateurs are highly successful, so why do they succeed when others fail to get off the…
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and it’s time for your restaurant to start preparing. This popular event that takes place annually on the second Sunday in May is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to show their love and affection for their moms. Here are five ways to create that special atmosphere in your restaurant…
Every restaurant owner wants to run a highly successful restaurant, but not all thrive. It’s not always easy to put your finger on the reasons why some restaurants are successful and others not, but winning restaurants do exhibit a number of common characteristics. Here are 10 characteristics of highly successful restaurants. 1) Tasty Food Invariably…
Food safety should always be in the forefront of your mind because the last thing you want is to have an incident where patrons suffer from food poisoning caused by contaminated food served in your restaurant. These 10 food safety tips will help keep your food safe. Hand Washing Make sure your staff washes their…
As the impact of the downturn in the economy continues to affect consumers, restaurateurs need to look for innovative ways of offering a better deal and a simpler dining experience. Fortunately, the 2016 food and beverage trends, both in South Africa and abroad, reflect a move towards lighter, purer and cleaner foods that are economical…
As you are well aware, 2015 has been a significant year on many levels. From political upheavals around the globe to violent events on national levels as well as natural disasters of all kinds, it seems that every time we turn around there is something else that is occupying our time and attention and causing…
The end-of-year holidays are just around the corner, a traditional time for year-end parties and family celebrations. Here are ten tips for preparing your restaurant for the upcoming festivities, to give your customers a memorable time and help maximise your opportunities. 1. Decorating Your Restaurant Brighten up your restaurant with theme decorations and coloured lights. Place…