How to Train Restaurant Staff to Increase Average Check Without Being Pushy

Many restaurants want higher average checks, but the problem isn’t always the menu items. Sometimes, the opportunity is actually sitting at the table. Often, staff isn’t trained to guide guest ordering decisions and they haven’t been shown how to effectively recommend menu items. A guest orders a burger but is never told about the premium

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Beyond the Invoice: Why Strong Supplier Relationships Are a Competitive Advantage in Restaurants

In many restaurants, supplier relationships are treated as purely transactional. Chefs, operators and managers place orders, compare prices, check invoices, and hope deliveries arrive complete and on time. As long as the truck shows up and the numbers look right, most operators consider the relationship good enough. However, in today’s restaurant environment, having that type

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Global Flavor Innovation & the Growth of Comfort Food Menus

Comfort food has always been the foundation of American restaurant menus. Traditional American comfort foods are dishes that feel familiar and satisfying. But in today’s market, familiarity isn’t enough. Consumer tastes are ever evolving and global influences are becoming more mainstream which is leading to a transformation in comfort food. As an American, when the

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The T-Suite Framework: Building Restaurants That Perform

If you run a restaurant, you don’t need more inspiration. You need: The T-Suite was created for restaurant decision makers, including owners, operators, general managers, and multi-unit leaders who are tired of surface level advice and want practical, profit-driven strategy.  This is not theory, this is execution.  Why The T-Suite Exists Restaurants are one of the most operationally complex

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