Foodservice consultants say independent restaurants have lost the largest amount of customer traffic since the recession began five years ago according to a recent study. This is in contrast to how chain operators and branded restaurants have weathered the economic downturn, which appears to be much better based on the research. Fast casual chains, such…
Many a nightclub security expert will advise that having good surveillance systems and adequate staff for crowd control during busy periods will go a long way toward preventing injuries at a bar and club, especially fatal ones. Therefore, it is a good idea to revisit your policies and procedures, security scheduling and the upkeep and…
There has been a large number of lawsuits in the food and beverage and related entertainment aspects of the industry, which contributes to higher premises and liability insurance costs in our experience as a bar and nightclub expert. This has also limited availability of certain carriers who insure what is perceived as much higher risk…
Super Bowl Sunday would not be complete without some restaurant industry analysis and predictions on what folks will eat while watching the Big Game. In case you need some last minute thoughts on what to run on the menu specials board, wings and pizza will clearly be the best sellers. According to these excerpts from…
There is a good article from a hotel management consultant and owners representative standpoint on the legal ramifications surrounding social media and its use amongst hotels and restaurants throughout the hospitality industry. In particular are those areas that an owner and operator never thinks to call their lawyer first on but should be looked at…
Review from a restaurant expert perspective of two class action lawsuits suggests owner and operators should take a closer look at work procedures, staffing and tip credit policies. One case involves in part a recent judgment about the distribution of workloads based on what qualifies under tip credit procedures. The other lawsuits filed against other…
With hotel expert analysis showing the prospect of growth and opportunities of increasing gross margins, you would expect that investors and financiers are taking the opportunity to cash in on projected returns. Having gone through the recession and came out scathed, the hotel industry has seen a great reduction in investment prospects since 2008 to…
The recent deadly Listeria outbreak involving cantaloupes is a wake call by many a restaurant safety expert to suggest revisiting buying, handling and oversight practices concerning fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce in particular served at restaurants and food service operations is a common source for many types of food borne illnesses from bacteria such as…
Several hotel and leisure advisors and hotel chain reports point to larger numbers of Chinese travelers to the USA this year and beyond. In one report, which was recently published by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, the Pacific Coast of the United States, and especially California, are expected to attract the majority share…
Many senior management executives and restaurant experts believe that hospitality and foodservice are moving to an industry of part-timers as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare. The provisions of the new law has already started impacting large employers and has pros and cons depending on whether…