Time is not an abundant asset for small restaurant owners, especially when it comes to the process of hiring a new staff member. With restaurant staff retention rates hovering at near 25% for two years, and an additional 1.6 million restaurant jobs expected to be created by 2028, hiring and staff management is going to…
With your competitors identified, you can now create the metrics to gauge where you stand. While there are various marketing research tools available, examining each of these will become counterproductive due to the sheer volume out there. The smart play is to reach out to retail associations, for example NRF (National Retail Foundation) or the…
Salons can be hectic enough without throwing bad technology into the mix. Busy stylists are often booked to the brim with back-to-back appointments, colorists are slammed preparing dyes and bleaches, and oftentimes, employees are playing double duty between the front desk and their hair station. Imagine pairing that with clunky salon point of sale systems…
As the push to increase the minimum wage on a national scale continues to grow, restaurateurs are developing an increased sense of foreboding. The earliest impacts of a sharp minimum wage increase are being seen in metropolitan areas like Seattle and New York, with a mixed bag of results. While some restaurants in these areas…
There has been a growing buzz throughout the retail industry recently that may have planted some high-tech thoughts in your mind. Retail projection mapping introduces flashy, eye-catching motion graphics that can be leveraged to create a visually enticing and interactive shopping experience. But is it a trend with true staying power, like cashless businesses, or…
Atmosphere, presentation, and ambiance all determine how your guests feel about your restaurant and, for some diners, these factors can influence an experience more than the food itself. Knowing how to effectively leverage your space can make or break the dining experience. Sometimes, it’s important to know when your eatery needs a bit of a…
