Get the Most Out of GrubHub Online Ordering
So you’ve implemented Grubhub online ordering to bring more orders and greater efficiency to your restaurant, but are you doing all you can to capitalize on your investment? Your Grubhub partnership comes with an array of best-in-class technology and tools to grow your business and reach new diners. Here are seven tips and tricks on how you can make the most out of your restaurant’s Grubhub partnership. 1. Launch promotions Did you know that restaurants can run their own promotions on Grubhub? Whether the goal is to introduce a new menu item, increase ticket sizes or generate loyalty, promotions catch…
Boost deliveries and test new menu concepts with virtual restaurants
The pandemic changed the way customers order from restaurants. Offering delivery and pickup has become essential for restaurants to stay competitive, shifting the way we understand restaurant growth. This change has also led to the rise of a new type of restaurant: virtual restaurants. Virtual restaurants have become one of the biggest growth opportunities in the industry. The virtual restaurant market is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2030, proving this type of business to be a reliable avenue for growth. Virtual restaurants can launch in about a quarter of the time of a physical restaurant, saving you time and…
How to start a restaurant
Opening a restaurant is a dream for foodies everywhere. As an owner, you enjoy full creative control over the menu, food quality and customer experience. Before you start a restaurant, however, it’s important to understand exactly what goes into the process. So sit back, untie your apron and dig into the steps for opening a restaurant. Steps to open a restaurant Opening a restaurant is both exciting and complicated. From getting licenses to planning a menu and buying kitchen equipment, each phase requires patience and attention to detail. Use these steps to organize your plan of attack. 1. Decide on…
This New Hotel on Long Island’s North Fork Has 200 Feet of Beachfront and a Heated Saltwater Pool
Hotel Moraine, North Fork’s newest boutique hotel, is all about family-friendly relaxation — and stunning ocean views from every room. Courtesy of Hotel Morraine North Fork, the 30-mile peninsula parallel to the Hamptons, is a food and wine lover’s paradise (there are more than 60 vineyards in the area). But the region, which is also home to many farms nestled among sunflower fields, craft breweries, and quaint oceanfront hotels, has also been a magnet for travelers seeking a quieter and more laid-back escape than what its more famous neighbors across the bay offer . And North Fork’s newest boutique stay…
How to Recruit New Restaurant Staff
Delicious food is only half the battle in building a successful restaurant — you also need exceptional employees. Restaurant staff are responsible for providing high-quality service, humanizing the business and embodying the values and personality of the brand. With a finely honed recruiting and hiring process, you can build a high-performing team. What restaurant positions do you need to fill? Every restaurant has different hiring requirements; your staffing needs will depend on the size of the restaurant, the type of service, and the average number of customers. Counter-service restaurants typically require fewer employees than traditional eaters, for example. An average…
What you need to know about restaurant accounting
Restaurant accounting is a uniquely complex process. Financial transactions pass through a variety of employees, including hosts, servers and bartenders. With all these inputs, a comprehensive accounting process is a must for restaurant owners — it helps you maintain accuracy, stay legally compliant and maximize profits. Importance of efficient restaurant accounting Restaurant accounting is the process of recording, monitoring and analyzing a food-service company’s financial transactions. A solid accounting system tracks the restaurant’s finances, providing a clear picture of the health of the business. Efficiency is critical, especially in the restaurant industry — restaurants often operate on tight profit margins,…
What you need to know about tip pooling
Tips are an integral part of the restaurant industry. They motivate employees to provide exceptional service, creating an experience that brings customers back time and again. For employers in many states, tips can also make up the difference between the server minimum wage and the federal minimum wage. If you’re looking for ways to distribute tips more fairly among employees, tip pooling is one option. What are the tips for pooling? Tip pooling is a practice where restaurant employees put all or part of their tips into a communal pool. The employer divides the total funds among eligible workers, either…