A restaurant business plan that can find money and use the latest technology to boost income is well on its way to becoming a successful venture. However, the use of technology, specifically social media like Twitter, is not just a novelty but a proven source of funding as talked about in the following article excerpts:…
Several concepts and designs are worth looking at if you will start a restaurant, change a bar or renovate a hotel this year. Some are here in the USA, another not far. Here are three excerpts on these new design projects from HA+D at Hospitality World Network: 1. The Bar at Paramount Hotel in New…
There was a study published this week from another restaurant advisor on the current state of the economy and the long road still ahead for the foodservice and hospitality industry. In essence, it says that “innovation” will be the key to a rebound – not growth, which epitomized many restaurant chain stories prior to the…
The latest stories we follow in our restaurant management consultant group focused on the strongest retail markets, increased food costs expectation and more signs of trouble for a major chain among already saturated foodservice concepts. Here are those summaries and our take on it: Like retail, restaurants enjoy the same customer density and growth patterns…
Stories we follow in our restaurant management consultant group covered lawsuits and brands and while Taco Bell recovered from beef issues in its advertising, there was economic growth amidst several upcoming foodservice chains. There is also a good article talking about how Twitter is fast replacing e-mail as the instant marketing vehicle. Here are those…
Stories we follow in our restaurant management consultant group indicate more signs of an economic rebound in the foodservice industry. There is also continued talk about rising food prices as a result of worldwide events. And, if you are a fan of the iconic California In-N-Out chain living in Texas, those burgers are soon to…
Security, immigration and tips are the key words involving three major chains in recent news recapped by this restaurant management consultant. Here are the excerpts from the stories in Nation’s Restaurant News: – Restaurant counter”A jury has awarded $46 million to plaintiffs in a case involving a 2007 shooting at a Denny’s restaurant near Seattle,…