TikTok 101 for restaurants
Just when you thought you were getting the hang of social media and content marketing, along comes another digital platform to shake things up! Although it may seem relatively new,…
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Set the mood with music in your restaurant
Playing the right music at the right time and at the right volume is as essential to a restaurant’s health as the food on the menu or the décor of…
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The “non-uniform” uniform is changing the restaurant dress code
Consistency in the guest experience is a winning factor for successful restaurant brands. From menu execution, service levels, to ways the staff are presented, guests return to restaurants where their…
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Something to drink about – liquor laws in Canada and your restaurant staff
Governance of beverage alcohol in Canada is complex, with 13 different bodies responsible for regulating sales and distribution across 10 provinces and three territories. While the rules vary from province…
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Restaurant recruitment: how to improve your staffing plan
Recruiting and retaining staff has long been one of the biggest challenges for foodservice operators, and COVID-19 has upped the intensity. Public health restrictions, lockdowns, loss of employee positions, uncertainty…
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7 restaurant menu tips for boosting profit
Rising inflation, currently affecting food and many other goods, is challenging restaurateurs and consumers alike. And food inflation is just one of the factors that can lead to menu inflation…
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Bring diners back into restaurants with interactive games
Looking for a fun way to woo guests back inside for winter dining? How about adding some game time to your menu? Increasingly, guests are bringing their “game face” to…
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How to spruce up your restaurant to energize your brand
Brand is the personality of your business. Your brand certainly shines through on the menu and in the food you serve, but how about your restaurant décor? The slow winter…
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Just who are your customers? 5 easy strategies to find out and hone your brand
As a hospitality brand, your business is built on the premise of serving customers’ needs with an experience and value aligning with their expectations. The question is, have you done…
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Family-based restaurants need strong financial planning
Family-owned businesses possess many strengths, such as their ability to look at the long-term development of their operation and align interests between management and owner. This is especially true of…
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