Choices and add ons to your menu do more than just satisfy customer cravings. They, in fact, increase average order value and boost profit margins.  Since add-ons use low-cost ingredients sold at a premium, they deliver higher margins than standard menu items.  A study by TryServd shows that using well-structured modifiers combined with effective upselling […]

A rookie mistake you should avoid is investing heavily in premium wine labels without knowing how to properly sell them to your patrons. Your knowledge with wine pairings will save you. Along with knowing how to effectively upsell and cross-sell high and low-margin items. However, matching wine and dishes is more technical than eyeballing what

Restaurant work is no cakewalk. Between long shifts, rushing orders, and navigating slippery floors, your feet face a daily marathon.  In fact, according to the International Business Times, waiters take an average of 23,000 steps a day, making them one of the most active professions to date. This is why finding the right shoes for

Yes, a good marketing campaign can pull customers in. But what makes them come back? Food. But not just any food. It has to be of great quality and have a good concept behind it.  To achieve that, you’ll need solid menu themes and food ideas that not only attract guests but also keep them

Hiring skilled bartenders is good, sure.  But without a helping hand, it’s obvious they’ll get overwhelmed with work. This is where a barback comes in. But what is a barback?  Essentially, they help manage restocking, organization, and operational support that your bartenders may have felt watered down, unable to keep up with drink orders and

In 2026, smart QR code menus are becoming standard in hotels, with around 75% of guests preferring to use QR codes to access menus in their rooms, according to MoldStud. However, this can be confusing for guests. Not all smartphones have the same way to access QR code scanners, and some may not have built-in