Monthly Archives: August 2013

Is it more beneficial to serve more diners, or encourage those you do have to stay and enjoy some high-profit-margin desserts? Here are some factors to consider when determining which is more profitable. Consider the extraneous costs associated with each transaction. According to Expansion Advance, the average food cost for a restaurant should ideally range from

Could giving your diners a salty incentive in the form of free chips and salsa lead them to order more of the high-profit-margin drinks that really drive your revenue? Here’s a look at how this popular freebie may help deliver more profit for every customer served.   They allow you to upsell when customers are

Offering free appetizers to diners who visit your restaurant will cost you some money, but there are some circumstances when free appetizers may result in customers spending more at your restaurant than they otherwise might, ultimately boosting your revenue, and possibly, profit margins. Here’s a look at some surprising reasons giving your customers a free

Timing is everything when it comes to running a successful restaurant, but when you’re dealing with a dining rush, are short-staffed or are running low on ingredients, there’s a right and wrong way to address “hangry” (hungry and angry) customers. Here a few ways your POS system can help you do just that.   Streamline