Can my servers and bartenders be independent contractors?

Many new business owners in the hospitality business struggle with classifying their workers as employees. Starting a business can be an expensive operation that involves many different expenses, taxes and fees. One of the most common ways that employers try to save...

Selecting and pricing wines to maximize profit

Alcohol sales can increase revenues by about 20% for small restaurant establishments. How do you decide what wines to serve and how much to charge? At fine dining restaurants, serving wine is an art form. Patrons want a diverse selection of premium wines from around...

Genius Idea to Get Employees to Clean Enthusiastically

Let’s face it – unless you’re hiring ambitious germaphobes, it’s tough to find employees who want to clean your restaurant to the pristine standard you would like to set. Cleanliness is crucial to successful restaurant operations – both in terms of aesthetics for...

Birds of a feather flock together for a reason

Restaurant owners often see other restaurateurs as competitors, but I’d like to rethink this perspective. Other restaurateurs are also your colleagues. Who better understands the challenges you face? Other restaurant owners can be great contacts to put you in touch...