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…
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…
You’ve made the decision to sell your restaurant, but you’re not sure how to go about it. Preparing for the sale of your restaurant is made up of a variety of tasks, and the more careful you are, the quicker and more successful your sale will be. Evaluating the Worth of Your Restaurant When evaluating the…
Customer billing is an area where restaurateurs face many challenges. Firstly, there’s the need to accurately record all food items purchased and, secondly, to ensure the customer is charged the correct amount. While this may appear to be a simple task, it is complicated by the need to simultaneously handle multiple orders, and billing errors…
Theft from restaurants lowers profits and can bring about the collapse of a business. Most stealing is done by employees, and involves cash, food, alcohol, supplies, and equipment, but customers and burglars may also account for some of the losses. These ten tips help to reduce restaurant theft. 1) Be There Managers or owners should…
Every restaurant receives guest complaints at one time or another, but it’s how your establishment handles the grievances that counts. Look on Complaints in a Positive Light Look on guest complaints as a positive experience because it means that the customer cares enough to give your establishment feedback. It’s better that they’ve expressed their frustration…
One of the reasons franchised fast food outlets are profitable is because they have a handle on their input costs, especially their food cost. The reason is simple, they exercise good portion control. In conventional restaurants, portion control is equally important. Not only does this help control food cost, but it also creates predictability for…
Father’s Day is an ideal opportunity for your restaurant to showcase promotions, enabling you to maximize turnover. Use these eight simple marketing tips to get ahead of the crowd. 1) Advertise, Advertise, Advertise Pull out all the advertising stops for Father’s Day because families love to treat Dad with an out of the ordinary meal…