From franchises to sit-down restaurants to packaged goods, the food industry is vast and diverse. So, what does your food-related small business need to know for 2019? We’ve put together these food industry statistics to keep you in-the-know and help you advance your business this year. 1. Total food sales in 2017 nationwide amounted to…
How to Use Digital Menu Boards for Your Restaurant or Grocery
Digital menu boards are electronic displays of menus, typically found at quick-serve restaurants, coffee shops, and service-based businesses. It’s an easy way to show customers opportunities for upsells, calories, and prices. The ongoing cost for software and hardware could be as low as $20 per month after the initial, sometimes expensive investment of screens. How…
19 Restaurant Statistics Every Restaurateur Should Know
Everyone loves a good meal, but it’s no surprise that being a restaurant owner can come with its share of challenges. If you’re looking to get into the restaurant business, here are a few restaurant statistics to keep in mind and help you shape your strategy. 1. There are more than 1 million restaurants in…
Top 37 Free & Low-Cost Restaurant Menu Templates
Before your customers ever eat at your restaurant, you need to showcase your food with a well-designed menu. However, what if you don’t have the budget to build a menu design from scratch? Fortunately, high-quality restaurant menu templates are now available online, many of them free. Read below for the best restaurant menu template options….
Top 10 Helpful Restaurant Server Training Tips from HR Experts
Toast Restaurant Blog reports that 43 percent of restaurateurs do not offer new hires a training manual, and 52 percent offer no safety training, which can lead to challenges in delivering a consistent customer experience. We spoke to the pros and compiled the best restaurant server training tips to help your restaurant improve customer service….
24 Innovative Coffee Shop Name Ideas
The coffee industry has a ton of international coffee chains that seem to be taking over. However, there are still many entrepreneurs who are trying to compete by offering great alternatives to cookie-cutter establishments. If you are an entrepreneur who feels inspired to start your own coffee shop but clueless on how to name your…
How to Choose the Best Restaurant Location for Your Business
Opening a restaurant is all about location, location, location. However, not every restaurant is suitable for every location, and vice versa. It comes down to a combination of restaurant concept and ideal customer. If you can define your restaurant type and identify your target demographic and its most populated areas, you’ll be well on your…