When it comes to ugly produce, you get more than meets the eye. Restaurateurs love a bargain. Keep costs low and your menu satisfying and tasty. “Ugly” produce make delicious meals. In addition, more and more customers clamor for “green cuisine.” There are sustainable options that you may have ignored. Restaurant Hospitality has some great ideas […]
Rev Up Your Restaurant for Generation Z
Generation Z is looking for a a good meal. Therefore, revving restaurants up to meet the challenge is a must. Restaurant Hospitality gives you an edge on this new spending group. Generation Z equals 23 million potential customers. They are young people born between 1966 and the present. What sets them apart? They love technology, and […]
Cleanliness slips drive customers away
New Mexico restaurateurs are concerned about cleanliness and safety. BusinessWire and the NMRA wants you to keep customers coming through your doors. Aside from health concerns, a messy restaurant is a customer turn-off. A Harris Poll shows that restaurants will lose customers due to unclean conditions. The survey also shows diners will not return to […]
Internet Buzz Fills Restaurants and Diners Share the Love Online
Internet buzz fills your restaurant and creates more revenue for you. Diners share love online about their favorite restaurants. Restaurant Hospitality wants you to stay ahead of the curve. Emily Washcovick is a manager of local business outreach at Yelp. She shares some ideas to help you create better buzz. The Nielsen Company finds that, […]
Restaurant Inspection – 7 Steps to Pass with Flying Colors
The NRA knows restaurateurs face many challenges. However, your local health inspector doesn’t have to be one of them. Think of a health inspector as a partner. Together, you protect diner’s health and stop food-related illnesses. What You Need To Know Be polite and professional Ask the inspector questions. Take time to correct misunderstandings. However, […]
Get Better Employees by Selling Your Brand
NM Restaurateurs know all too well good help is hard to find. James Ringler, of Corvirtus’ Consulting Solutions says over the last 5 years more than half of employers say they can’t find good staff. Restaurant Hospitality offers good suggestions to find and keep the right people. First of all, sell your restaurant brand to […]
Recycling for Restaurants – Tips for Cardboard
Recycling for restaurants is important. Throughout New Mexico, many restaurateurs are recycling and going green. Join the club! How and where do you start? Crush your cardboard. There is no one standard for all cities. Starting a big, complex recycling program is challenging. Training staff takes a fair amount of time. Not everyone wants a […]
Thinking of Expanding Your Restaurant? The Pros of Staying Small
You want to be successful. Who doesn’t? The popular wisdom says, ” Bigger is Better.” Is it time to expand your restaurant? The National Restaurant Association believes small and successful can be beautiful. 2016 Restaurant sales are projected to hit $782.7 billion, according to the National Restaurant Association. Forty-seven percent of the average food budget is […]
Avoiding Employee Theft
You want a successful restaurant. Consequently, you count on your staff to make it happen. For many restaurant owners, their staff are family. A well-oiled staff builds trust over time. Despite that trust, dishonest workers take advantage. Understandably, no restaurant owner wants to face that situation. However, the threat of employee theft and fraud is […]
Make Cash Register Culture Customer Service Culture
Train Up the Staff Behind The Counter New Mexico restaurateurs are all too familiar with young workers. Your restaurant may have a fresh crop of millennials in front and back of the house. “Cash Register Culture” describes younger workers who just ring up sales. Many times, they need help in understanding what makes good customer […]