We live in uncertain times – that much is certain. But what does the future hold for the restaurant industry? Is it all doom and gloom, or can we look forward to positive times ahead?
Despite political turmoil and an economic backdrop that remains perilous, there are still reasons to be cheerful, therefore if you’re considering […]
It’s a familiar sight; two people sat at a restaurant table, idly rearranging the food on their plate while staring relentlessly at their smartphones. No conversation, no interaction and, seemingly, absolutely no mutual enjoyment whatsoever.
Clearly rather fed up with this trait of modern society, two London restaurants have taken to offering a ‘lock-up’ service for […]
The restaurant business is a wonderful industry. It’s full of opportunities, new techniques that need to be learned, close-quarter contact with fascinating members of the public and often results in the best friendships one could hope for.
Unfortunately, and like any sector, the restaurant trade also has its fair share of problems. Most notably, the rather […]
To coin a football phrase, the restaurant business is a funny old game. And we mean that in the literal sense, for anyone who works in this wonderful sector will know how adept it is at delivering some of the biggest belly laughs you can have while on the job.
However, sometimes, we all need a […]
According to research, around 60% of new restaurants fail within their first year.
Yeah… Happy New Year to you, too, eh?
There’s a reason we’ve started this year with that rather frightening statistic – because it should be enough to make us all sit up, clear the decks and plan for a barnstorming 2017.
The reason is simple. […]
As 2016 draws to a close, it’s time to look ahead (thankfully, as you’re no doubt thinking…), and, specifically, to the food trends that may be heading our way next year.
The industry experts at Whole Foods have put together a list of ten food trends we’re likely to taste in 2017, and it makes for […]
You’ve spent your life visiting eating establishments and have always been inspired by the food on offer, the hustle and bustle of the waiting service and the sheer variety of decor and branding.
In fact, you’ve been so inspired, you’ve decided to open your own restaurant.
Excellent!
This is your calling; it’s your future; it’s the career that […]
Ugh. Numbers.
Unless you’re an accountant, one thing guaranteed to send any business owner’s enthusiasm plummeting towards the ground is the thought of dealing with ‘the accounts’.
As a restauranteur, you want to be doing the stuff that tempted you into this sector in the first place. Creating exciting menus, recruiting brilliant staff, mixing with loyal customers… […]
How often do you check the hygiene ‘scores on the doors’ when you visit a restaurant?
Admittedly, if you’re a restauranteur, there’s a good chance you pay attention to food hygiene ratings (you live and breathe this stuff, after all), but diners are now being urged to do the same.
A recent study has unveiled that just […]
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the corner, you may be wondering how to take advantage of the inevitable influx of festive parties and diners wishing to celebrate the end of another year.
To those outside of the trade, this task could easily be dismissed as a case of ‘take it while you can […]