For many years restaurants have gotten a bad rap when it comes to perceived risk.  Business experts and people in general are prone to citing "The High Failure Rate" of restaurants as a reason not to invest in or start restaurants.  Most of us are so use to hearing such talk we simply accept it as truth.  If we were to ask those who claim that restaurants have a higher failure rate than other small businesses to provide a references for their claim, they couldn't.  There aren't any credible research studies to support this myth. I recently published an article outlining how anyone can dramatically improve their odds of success at starting a restaurant business.   The same day that the article was published a reader left a great comment, which not surprisingly mentioned the high failure rate of restaurants.   For the .. more»

Accepting credit cards and other forms of payment to help your restaurant prosper: Restaurant point of sale systemsBoosting Sales In our world today, every cent counts so by adding them to your bottom line is also a big help. Are are some steps that will increase your profits, by boosting your sales, reducing debit card fees and expenses, and most of all block theft. In the food service industry, if you're running a restaurant point of sale system then this tips can greatly help you drive your business to success! Take Checks Checks are still widely used, especially among older customers. If you haven’t been accepting checks, start soon. You will be able to find a good equipment that can scan checks as fast as credit cards, measure them against a nationwide database of bad check writers, transfers the money to your .. more»

If you want to succeed in the restaurant business you have to find out the best restaurant supply stores in your area. Right at the start of your business and periodically once or twice a year you have to purchase the restaurant equipments. Restaurant equipments are essential for every restaurant business and no restaurant business can do without it. Therefore a restaurant business owner should look for the following: 1.Restaurant equipment supply2.Restaurant equipment supplies3.Restaurant kitchen equipment4.Industrial kitchen equipment5.Wholesale restaurant supplies6.Restaurant equipment parts7.Restaurant supply storesAll the above-mentioned things are very essential for the smooth functioning of every restaurant business. While searching for the restaurant supply company the restaurant owners should keep in mind a few things like firstly he should check the experience and reputation of the supplier. Secondly he should ensure that whether or not the latest stocks are always available with .. more»