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Number 2: A Few Words Of Advice
This is the oldest post on the countdown. It has almost been a year since this post came out. I was just starting to post again after a very difficult holiday season. It is remarkable to think how...
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Dear Independent Restaurant Owner
I prefer to eat at independent restaurants. It is not that I dislike corporate restaurants, but I prefer to reward the entrepreneurial spirit that leads someone to establish their own restaurant. It...
View ArticleWhy I Dislike Yelp (Part Two)
So I toned down the title a bit. “Hate” is such a strong word. I love the restaurant business and have strong feelings about those things that harm it. I truly believe that more harm than good comes...
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Why Restaurants Pay More For Food
As part of the “Why is food so expensive in restaurants?” series, I am examining the difference between shopping for a restaurant and your last trip to a grocery store. Guests will often compare the...
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Preview Week
You know you want to scan it. The last few weeks have not seen a great number of posts on The Hospitality Formula Network. This by no means is an indicator that I haven’t been working on providing...
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Finding Qualified Restaurant Servers
Hiring highly qualified restaurant servers has become more difficult with the economic recovery taking hold. More restaurants are opening and fewer are closing. More guests are dining at existing...
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Why Am I Waiting For An Open Table?
One of the most common frustrations guests have with restaurants is waiting to be seated when they can see empty tables. Restaurants have a great deal of incentive to not have tables sit empty. An...
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Top 10 Factors To Consider About A Restaurant Serving Job
A restaurant for tall people If we are going to be honest with ourselves, not ever restaurant server is cut out for every restaurant serving job. There is a dance that has to be done to find the right...
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Tips For Proposing At A Restaurant
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, a large number of people are considering proposing at a restaurant. Congratulations on finding the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Now...
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