When The Curtain Goes Up, It’s Showtime!
Labor will always be any businesses’ biggest challenge, but you can turn the tables so to speak with a simple system or plan B, that becomes your restaurant’s strongest competitive advantage.
Consistency Is Everything In A Hospitality Operation
Whether you run a food truck, coffee shop, fast casual or full-service restaurant, know that every interaction between your staff and each guest must be consistent and memorable across your operation. This comes with regular consistent training as a given, but more importantly the culture of your place. Are you building and sustaining a culture focused on hospitality, family and fun?
Are You In The Restaurant Business For The Right Reasons?
There are so many reasons people run restaurants. Many of us first got into the business because of passion. Maybe you started working in restaurants and really loved the personal side, camaraderie with staff and customers alike. Perhaps you are drawn to the high-energy.
Possibly, you were a chef with a loyal following of raving fans, or you just saw an opportunity and took the plunge. But that was years ago. Are you still passionate and committed to run a top-notch operation?
Episode #125 If You’re Not a Social Media Junkie, Someone Better Be!
Social Media may possibly be your restaurants Most Powerful Marketing Strategy.. There’s Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and by the end of the day there’ll be a couple more.. which ones are important? All of them…if you ‘re not on these platforms, you’ll miss out on lots of new and repeat business.
Episode #124 A Seasoned Operator’s Keys to Mega-Success
After 9 short years with virtually no restaurant industry experience, Mr. Roger Perry of the Datz Group in Tampa Florida is now turning the restaurant scene upside down with several exciting concepts. Listen as Roger tells us how opening a bakery solved a critical problem and future threat to that first restaurant.
Episode #123 Why You Should Add “Scorpions” To Your Menu
Today I’m talking with Mr. Lee Zucker and Mr. Rev Ciancio from Yext.com. They are Digital Knowledge Management Experts. Give a listen as today we’re talking online review strategies, online ordering, driving loyalty and repeat business and most importantly marketing like a big brand without the big brand budget.
Episode #122 Lessons Learned Going from Hotdog Stand to World’s Largest Nightclub!
Imagine rising from the kitchen of his family’s humble Brooklyn restaurant at age 4 to professional waiter, manager, event planner, caterer and restaurateur. Remarkably Ian will share how his family transformed their early hot dog stand into the “World’s Largest Nightclub”, serving 6,000 people every Saturday night.
Episode #121 One Word That Creates Staff Magic!
This one idea may be the most powerful change you make that creates an unstoppable brand and culture within your restaurant. Give today’s episode a listen as Thea and I share the “key” to truly dominating your competition. Do this and I guarantee your cash register will RING! And about that one word… you’ll have to listen to find out!
Episode #120 The Only Way To Staff Your Restaurant
I’ve always believed that the Help Wanted ads are a great way to find someone else’s problems and just because you need a new hire, the wrong person won’t be doing your business any favors. So here’s a paradigm shift. Give this episode a listen as today I’m talking to a superstar recruiting expert. Mr. Mike Durre shares his “secret sauce” to finding key personnel from a GM, to Chef to line positions.
Episode #119 Build Your Brand Inside and Out!
Heres a TWIST many restaurants miss. There are so many ways you can leverage your restaurant’s LOGO while promoting everything that’s special about your place. Give a listen to today’s episode as Thea and I riff on the power of your logo which is the true foundation of your marketing, to powerful promotional ideas that capture the public’s imagination, create that BUZZ and get them talking.