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Restaurant Management And Design Tips

Apr 19
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

Managing a restaurant is a daunting task, especially if you do not have a strong background in the restaurant business. While the task may look daunting, you can still successfully manage a restaurant. There are several major aspects of managing a restaurant that should never be neglected; these include handling traffic generation, marketing, promotions, revenues and cost.

Traffic Generation, Marketing and Promotions

It is important to understand how you are going to get the attention of the surrounding masses. In today’s technology driven world, it makes sense that you would harness the power of a website and social media. If you have taken enough time to build a nice venue, you should take a little bit of time to build up a web presence to match. A website should work in tandem with your physical location.
Secondly, your social presence is another part of your marketing that you should not leave out. You need aat least a Facebook page and if you have time and know how then also spend some time creating a  Twitter page and a Google+ page or  any other major social media page you can find. You want to be available on the web anytime someone searches for your restaurant or for a place to go out to.
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Restaurant Design 101

Apr 12
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

Did you know that 60% of restaurants fail within their first three years of opening? This number is much smaller than the common 1-in-10 myth, but new restaurants still have only a 40% chance of making it in today’s market. The percentage can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to discourage you. Opening a restaurant, like any other business venture, is all about using your skills and your intelligence to give the best product and service that you possibly can. If you use all the advantages you have in your arsenal, you will increase the odds of your restaurant not becoming just another statistic.

When diners come to a restaurant they want to feel as if they are not only being fed, but entertained as well. They want a dining experience that will entertain and stay fresh and memorable in their mind for a long time to come. Smart and knowledgeable restaurant owners know that restaurant design plays a big part in entertaining their customers.

Besides the quality of food and service, restaurant design can be a major factor in the success or failure of your restaurant. A well planned restaurant layout and design begin with market research, understanding trends, and ends in a well executed design based on those factors. Diners want to have an experience like no other and as the restaurant owner; it is your job to provide that experience.

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10 Super Tips for Restaurant Success

Mar 22
Posted by Daniel in Restaurant, restaurant tips and advice

Restaurant ManagementA restaurant can be so many things. It could be a meeting place, a place to unwind, or very simply a place to go to when no one feels like cooking! However, great food is just one of the many factors that contribute towards a successful restaurant. What could possibly be more important than attracting new customers and keeping that attraction alive and exciting? Customers are the biggest assets of a successful restaurant.

 

Here are 10 super tips that contribute to restaurant success:

 

1. CLEANLINESS – Cleanliness helps make that important first impression. However good the food may be, clean premises indicate that the food is prepared under hygienic and safe conditions. On a side note, it will also prevent pests like roaches and rats. Pay special attention to the state of the washrooms. Unkempt washrooms can be a huge put-off. Keep the place spotless!

 

2. AMBIANCE – Several factors go into deciding ambiance. The design of the restaurant furniture, the coloring of the walls, and the quality of the music – everything combines to create the right ambiance. A restaurant aiming at young crowds will have the latest numbers playing louder than usual.

Another one that caters to the wealthy or the romantic might opt for a muted, cozy ambiance. The overall effect must be warm and inviting. Avoid crowding up tables. Nothing is worse than being miserably crowded without elbow room to move the spoon and fork!

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What Makes a Restaurant Successful?

Mar 06
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, restaurant tips and advice

Menu for Success

According to an article in Business Week, one out of four new restaurants is destined to fail within the first year. Over a three-year period, that number rises to three out of five restaurants. While this average failure rate is normal for new businesses across the board, it

is little consolation to those restaurant owners who become a statistic.

 

Priority is a key ingredient in the success of a restaurant. H.G. Parsa, an associate professor in hospitality management at Ohio State University, has determined through research and interviews that the difference between successful and failed restaurants hinges largely on the owner’s commitment to be passionate and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the owner’s willingness to invest large amounts of time and attention to the establishment.  This often means that the restaurant must become the number one priority in the owner’s life.

 


The restaurant industry is so time consuming because there are multiple changing elements that must be continuously tweaked.  Some decisions – like the location of the restaurant – are one-time choices.  However, other decisions, such as menu items, prices, themes, suppliers, décor, and marketing should constantly be critiqued for improvement.

 

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Make Your Restaurant a Success with the Right Restaurant Furniture

Feb 21
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant tips and advice

restaurant furniture setsServing tasty meals is only one part of running a successful restaurant. Restaurateurs strive to create the right ambience in their restaurants because they realize how the quality of furniture can pip the appeal quotient of a restaurant. Opting for first class commercial furniture is guaranteed to add overall value. There are several benefits associated with the purchase of good restaurant furniture:

1. The right restaurant furniture can speak volumes about the business. Among other things, it can create funky, comfortable, classy and elegant environments. It should also match the needs of the specific clients the restaurant caters for. For example, if it is a family friendly restaurant that wants to appeal to children, the furniture must be able to produce a friendly and comfortable vibe and be attractive to children and parents alike.

2. Carefully chosen furniture adds value to the relationship that exists between the customers and the restaurant. A favorite table or a preferred chair can add to the charm a customer can develop for a restaurant.

3. Convenience is another big plus. Customers often have bad experiences when a chair is too low for a table or a table is too tight for larger built people. Correctly chosen furniture can minimize such inconveniences to the customers. They can relax and enjoy a pleasant dining out experience without squirming uncomfortably in their seats.

4. Choosing the correct numbers of chairs and tables for the restaurant can make all the difference between a professional, well managed restaurant and one that might be perceived as low class or as unprofessional.

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How to Select the Best Restaurant Furniture for a Dining Establishment

Feb 09
Posted by Daniel in bar tips and advice, Restaurant, Restaurant Furniture, restaurant tips and advice

restaurant furnitureWhen determining how to select the best restaurant furniture the size of the room, the expected number of guests, and even how long you want diners to linger after finishing a meal will all have an impact on what style is chosen. Additionally, the style of the restaurant as well as entree prices, and whether the area is open or secluded from a lounge are factors which need to be considered. Many restaurants use a variety of table shapes and may mix chairs and booths to maximize seating.

Restaurant furniture is available in many styles and pedestal tables are one of the most commonly used. Long banquet tables are a popular option for adding extra seating for large groups as well as being popular for weddings and other festive occasions. Many restaurants will use a combination of these as well as adding some small tables for two or tall tables for more casual eating areas. Banquet tables are often used in conjunction with stackable chairs which minimize storage space and can be easily moved to other areas for additional seating when necessary.

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