Ten ways to find success in the restaurant business

A new restaurant opens every day it seems like. They never stop.
Sometimes it’s good for the customer, because of the available variety, but sometimes it’s a nightmare for the customer. With that in mind here are ten ways to find success in the restaurant business.

One: Great service. Service can be anything from the way you treat your customers or your employees to the way you prepare your food or present your food.

Two: Great menu. Be a specialist. Sell BBQ, pizza, Mexican food, Chinese food hamburgers, steaks, etc. Have a simple menu that your customers love and it you serve it the way they like, they will return again and again.

Three: Price your menu properly. There is a formula which any independent restaurant owner must learn. The key to success lies within that formula.

Four: Solving employee problems. Those who understand the importance and the true value of a restaurant employee are the real winners in this business.

Five: Selling proper portions. There is a fine line between serving a customer oversized and undersized portions. Successful restaurant owners stress the difference, to their employees daily.

Six: Controlling food costs. Five areas rule food cost. Those are the price you pay for food, waste, portions, theft and the price you charge. Control those and you will control food costs.

Seven: Controlling supply costs. There are only three areas to watch here. The price you pay, waste and theft.

Eight: Labor costs. Learning how to schedule the proper number of employees is critical, but learning how much to pay each and training each employee to a higher level is even more critical.

Nine: Increase sales. Learning the art of increasing sales is a critical tool that all restaurant owners should learn and cultivate. It begins with enthusiasm and excitement.

Ten: Total dedication. You must have a real passion for the business. If you do good things will come to you. If not, you will be someplace else next year.

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