QFO: Are busy locations usually the best locations for the establishment of a restaurant business?
QFO: Are busy locations usually the best locations for the establishment of a restaurant business?
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QFO: How long after opening will a restaurant begin turning a profit?
I wish this level of thinking would die a slow miserable death. It’s caused more confusion and uncertainty than just about any other myth in the business. [...]
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QFO: “What should you do if your employees are complaining about wages?”
“What should you do if your employees are complaining about wages?”
QFO: Why do you think there is a poor employee management structure within the hospitality industry?
Whoa boy buckle up… Poor leadership Transactional thinking Short-term thinking No thinking A complete misunderstanding about the dynamics of growth. A complete misunderstanding about the import of [...]
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QFO: What can a newly opened, up-scale restaurant do to set itself apart in a location that contains multiple other competing restaurants?
Probably nothing. If you opened without any differentiation, you won’t be able to design it now. You have the wrong thinking and the wrong leadership. Your brand [...]
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QFO: What are the biggest challenges an independent restaurant faces in its first 5 years of business?
The timeline is irrelevant. But the list of challenges is the same as it’s always been…
QFO: Why do hostesses at restaurants make small talk as they seat you?
QFO: Why do hostesses at restaurants make small talk as they seat you?
QFO: What is the first step that I should take before I build my own restaurant?
QFO: What is the first step that I should take before I build my own restaurant? Answer: Build your team.
QFO: Big Menu Or Small Menu?
Q: Is it better for a restaurant to limit its options per food category or to have as many choices as possible? A: There is no right […]
Questions From Operators: Frustration
Q: “I get so frustrated with myself on a weekly if not daily basis . Like how can I set personal or work goals and then continue […]
Questions From Operators: Employee Engagement
Q: How true is this statement? “Employee Engagement is something all organizations need, but it is tricky to tactically execute.” A: “…tricky to tactically execute…” : It’s […]
Questions From Operators: Social Media
Q: Shouldn’t you use social platforms like TripAdvisor to market your business? A: No. You shouldn’t use a consumer platform (which is what social media sites are) […]
Questions From Operators: Making People Care
Q: “What can you do to make people care about delivering best service?”
QFO: What Else Can I Do But Discount?
Q: Since most loyalty programs involve some sort of comp (discount) what do you propose instead as the incentive?