More Servers = More Sales
Having a light staff in the front can hurt sales When I was first starting out, I didn’t schedule a lot of front of house staff. I thought it would hurt my labor cost. What I found out was that whenever we did finally get a rush, we weren’t able to handle it. Having a...
Amped Up
The promise and pitfalls of offering live music in your establishment From the day Blue Mountain Pizza opened in March 2004, live music was a part of the plan. “Live music just lends itself to a more social atmosphere,” owner Matt Danford says. And 15 years later,...
Mike’s Monthly Tip: Relationships Matter
Having a solid and strong relationship with your food vendor What is the value of a relationship? In this business, having solid relationships is paramount to growth. Now, with that being said, the days of needing an awesome food rep aren’t the absolute anymore. A lot...
