In the competitive world of restaurants, independent establishments often find themselves comparing their operations to the seamless efficiency of chain restaurants. Chains boast long lines of eager customers, consistent service, and minimal employee issues. However, the reality is that even...
The question of whether labor belongs in a recipe costing card is a frequent topic at my speeches, seminars, and workshops where I teach restaurant owners the ropes of managing their costs effectively. I want to answer this burning question and explore why labor should be kept separate from your...
Jesi Cline is a restaurant owner who started her business as a bakery specializing in cupcakes and custom wedding cakes. While she found success, she was working endless hours to keep up with orders and had no time to be strategic with her business. When COVID hit, she needed to pivot and...
Are you grappling with the challenge of finding and nurturing effective management within the confines of your restaurant's four walls? The allure of recruiting seasoned professionals from outside may seem tempting, promising to transform your operations into a lean, mean, and profitable machine....
Do you remember the anxiety in the restaurant industry when the $15 minimum wage was looming? There was so much fear about how it might impact, and even destroy, businesses. Fast forward to today, with the advent of COVID-19 and the ongoing labor shortage in the United States, the landscape has...
What might be second nature to a seasoned chef, a manager or owner with decades of experience can be a revelation to someone just embarking on their restaurant journey. It's essential to remember that our industry, with its vast array of roles and responsibilities, doesn't have a universal...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, one thing remains constant: the need for adaptability. While the fundamentals of running a restaurant haven't changed since their inception, there's a transformative force that has become indispensable for every successful establishment...
Running a successful restaurant depends on doing the basics right. I call it Restaurant 101. Let's take a step back to the basics with your 2024 guide to running a successful restaurant.
Restaurant success starts with restaurant 101
To kick things off, let's revisit Restaurant 101 –...
As a restaurant owner and the leader of your business, it is common to feel as if it’s the universe’s job to throw roadblocks in your way to discourage you and impede your progress. I’m here to encourage you and point you toward practical, actionable solutions that will help you...
Do you often find yourself feeling financially drained as your team's overtime hours accumulate on the proverbial time clock? Are you eager to take a bite out of these costs and boost your restaurant's profitability? If you answered yes to these questions, you're in the right place. Here are...
Do you really need food costing software to take inventory? How can inventory software help you cut food cost? What features should you be looking for? Let's dive into the world of modern inventory software and explore how it can revolutionize the way you manage food cost in your establishment.
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To join my coaching program for restaurant owners, you must have a right-hand person who can help you. I call this person your implementer. This person will learn with you but implement and do the work. This a requirement because as the restaurant owner, your attention can often be required in...
