So you’ve got a good dinner crowd; you’ve set up a menu with the perfect mix of comfort and creativity; and you’ve got a big box of crayons on hand, to cater to any young foodies-in-training. Think you’ve got all your bases covered? Think again. There is one very important diner category that you may
How the Economy Affects the Restaurant Industry
It can’t be denied that the “foodie culture” has a significant influence on restaurants, but there is another force that has more consistently shaped the industry: the economy. In fact, restaurants wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for economic and political factors. The world’s first restaurants popped up in 18th century Paris when servants, newly unemployed
How to Write About Your Restaurant Online
You’ve followed our tips from prior blog posts. You’ve strategized, designed your website, and set up your social media accounts. In short, you have decided to take advantage of the nearly unlimited marketing potential of the Internet. But now comes the really hard part: actually writing about your restaurant. We get it. Staring at a
Restaurant Inventory Management: Keep Your Business Healthy
Managing a restaurant offers numerous challenges and something is always going to pop up to demand your attention, so it is important to have as many policies and procedures in place as possible. With your slim margins, controlling cost is a key to success. As food and labor are typically your largest expense, it is
Building Your Business with the Better Business Bureau
FYI. ASAP. LOL. We live in a world full of acronyms, but there’s one in particular that small business owners should become better acquainted with: BBB, the Better Business Bureau. Most of us are familiar with the BBB as a nonprofit dedicated to building marketplace trust by handling consumer complaints and notifying the public of
Google Analytics for Restaurants and How You Can Use It
Did you know that 90% of the data on Earth was generated in the last 2 years alone? No wonder business owners get overwhelmed at the thought of analyzing their website — especially on top of the hustle and bustle of everyday service. But if you have a plan for how to use that data
7 Foods That Sound Like One Thing (But Are Actually Another)
Ever have one of those days where it seems like up is down, left is right, and there’s a surprise waiting around every corner? Well, if you’re an active or aspiring foodie, that could actually be the perfect recipe for adventure. Today’s culinary landscape features quite a few menu items that sound like they could be one
What You Need to Know about the Restaurant Industry
Understanding and keeping an eye on the economic landscape of the restaurant industry can be an integral part of managing your business. As a provider of financial and marketing services to the restaurant industry, Rewards Network has unique insights into the industry through the data we receive from over 10,000 restaurants. We also monitor the
9 Unlikely Taste Combinations That Just Work
In 1976, Herb Hudson opened a small Los Angeles restaurant that exclusively served chicken and waffles. At first, many people were surprised to see an entire menu dedicated to this uncommon pairing — but all it took was one visit to get them hooked. Now, 40 years later, the unlikely, but delicious, combo at Roscoe’s
5 Smart Email Marketing Tips
Over 100 billion emails circulate around the world every day. Yes, you read that correctly — that number is on a daily basis. The average consumer is continuously bombarded with emails, so how do you break through the clutter? In 2014 alone, Rewards Network sent over 155 million* promotional emails, yet our open rates ranged
