How to Create a Compelling Kids’ Menu
Whether ordering in or eating out, mealtimes are often a family affair. Creating a menu specifically designed for kids makes the entire experience much easier for all involved. Does your restaurant have kids meals that have them asking for seconds? The best children’s menus are both kid-friendly and parent-approved, so here are five kids’ menu ideas to help you please the whole family. 5 menu items you need in your kids meals What makes a kids meal different from a regular menu is that it’s catered towards kids’ pallets, keeps portions smaller and often comes with a side. Parents appreciate…
Your Guide to Restaurant Credit Card Processing
Credit card processing is one of the most significant developments to hit the restaurant industry in recent memory. This convenient technology lets business owners accept payments remotely, without the need for cash or checks. It makes buying and selling easier for merchants and customers alike, promoting smoother business processes. Although most companies have managed credit card transactions the same way for years, new restaurant technology trends are revolutionizing the process. If your restaurant accepts cards as payment, it’s helpful to understand the underlying systems that make both the new and old methods possible. Let’s dig in. What is credit card…
9 Tips for Becoming an Environmentally Green Restaurant
Sustainability is a big issue for modern consumers — they want to know their money is going to responsible businesses. In fact, 70% of Millennials and Gen Z consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products. Modern diners are increasingly motivated to order from sustainable restaurants. The shift toward eco-friendly and socially conscious practices creates an opportunity for restaurant owners. If you can show a commitment to sustainable operations, you can win customer confidence and create a lasting legacy. So how can your restaurant go green? Keep reading to find out. What are sustainable restaurants? Sustainable restaurants embrace practices…
Insider Selling: Sotherly Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHO) Chairman Sells $39,600.00 in Stock
Sotherly Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHO – Get Rating) Chairman Andrew Sims sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1.98, for a total transaction of $39,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now owns 1,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,970. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Sotherly Hotels Stock Performance Shares of SOHO opened at $2.00 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.27, a quick ratio of…/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/AGPQSNCM4ZCQVPB7OWA6NP4WFA.jpg "McKinney’s Denizen Hotel eyes summer groundbreaking")
McKinney’s Denizen Hotel eyes summer groundbreaking
Developers working for more than a year on a new McKinney hotel hope to break ground on the project in the coming months. The Denizon Hotel is planned on State Highway 121 at Alma Road in the huge Craig Ranch development. Archstreet Hotel Partners will build the more than 100-room hotel as part of the mixed-use District 121 project. The almost 20-acre development also includes a new office building plus restaurant and retail space. The four-story hotel building is expected to cost about $20 million. Read more D-FW commercial real estate stories “We hope to start work this summer and…
Restaurant employee onboarding made easy
Regular hiring is a reality for many restaurants. Each time a new employee joins the staff, you must train them and introduce them to your company’s practices. A streamlined, standardized and comprehensive onboarding process can simplify the process, boost retention and enable new employees to work independently in less time. Employee onboarding: increase retention with proper training Employee onboarding is the process of orienting, training and integrating new employees into your restaurant. Well done, onboarding helps each new hire feel comfortable and familiar with the company; it also gives them the skills they need to perform their jobs with confidence.…
How to increase restaurant sales with 2022 National Food Holidays
When it comes to marketing, national food holidays and restaurants are the perfect match. Every year, there are hundreds of national food holidays that encourage people across the country to band together and share affection for everyone from These famously celebratory days are a fantastic opportunity to reach out to new customers while also re-engaging with the people who may be familiar with your restaurant but haven’t visited or ordered take-out in a while. Seasonal marketing matters One thing that’s certain is that our world is constantly changing. People’s lives, technology, food ingredients, trends and diner behaviors are forever evolving.…