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One of the goals of any restaurant owner is to find as many ways to help the business as possible. You are already going to be overwhelmed with work and business so being able to cut some of it out will be extremely beneficial. Believe it or not, technology can play a vital role in ensuring that your restaurant runs smoothly at all times. Without modern technology, there is much more work that would be required from you on a daily basis. So in what ways does technology offer benefit to your business?

Before technology advanced to where it is today, something as simple as taking and processing orders and payments was tedious and time consuming. One would have to write out the order and give it to the kitchen staff. It would require consistent management of paper from beginning to end. One missing order sheet and even the books would turn out inaccurate.

Technology advanced that and now restaurants have the ability to use a POS system for most of these purposes. Orders can be entered on the screen and then delivered to the kitchen on their own display. Final checks can be printed with ease and the order can be pulled up quickly for payment. ...continue reading

Nation’s Restaurant News conducted a 1,000 people survey on whether or not consumers are willing to spend on a night out and if so, how much. The result: Menu prices will still be an issue in 2011 since restaurants are paying more for their goods while consumers are not willing to pay more for their meals.

The majority of the people surveyed said they plan on decreasing their restaurant spending by 5% paying $12.90 on average per meal as opposed to 2010’s $13.60 average. 11% of the people surveyed plan on paying no more than $5.00 per meal, which brings the percentage up to 6% more than last year, while 60% plan on using vouchers to help pay for their meals.

Adam Werner, a managing director at AlixPartners and the head of the firm’s North American restaurant and food service practice says that “From all indications, ‘the year of the meal deal’ looks like it may be turning into ‘the era of the meal deal...The good news is, diners are coming back into restaurants, but they remain cautious and very price-sensitive.”

However, restaurant owners are facing a huge dilemma. Do they cut their profits by paying more for their goods and keeping the menu prices status quo, or do they hike up their prices? Neither option is too good. ...continue reading

Just because the bank account won’t allow you to go out to restaurants doesn’t mean that you have to forget about celebrating those momentous occasions in your life.  Here are some secrets from famous chefs that will help you create that restaurant experience in your own home.

1: Ambiance

When deciding on a restaurant, everyone will agree that it is not only the food that makes you lean towards one restaurant over the other. The decor and ambiance of a place is what gives customers the confidence that they have chosen the right restaurant and will get the service they desire. Therefore, when looking to create the same atmosphere, be sure to set your table restaurant style - tablecloth, candles, music and all.

2: Flavor

Find your food always tasting more blah than flavorful? Well, here’s a solution. Keep tasting your food as you go along to make sure you get the desired flavor. I think it's pretty safe to say that salt is the number one ingredient when it comes to cooking. You can turn a dish from great to gross by simply not salting it properly. And never be afraid to try out new seasonings and spices. So please do your guests a favor, and taste your food as you cook. ...continue reading