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There was a time when catering menus were filled with nothing but basic foods and simple recipes that appeal to a mass audience.  For caterers looking to stand out and become known as a high-end solution, a more creative approach with an expanded selection has become necessary.  Packaging costs, kitchen time, food costs and many other factors contribute to the overall profitability of your business, but that shouldn’t stop you from creating a world class menu for your clients to select from.  Assembling a talented and creative kitchen staff will only benefit your business if you allow them to be imaginative and come up with unique dishes.  Here we’ve outlined the core sections of a complete catering menu along with some recipe suggestions to help inspire your own creations.

In a small businesses employee productivity can make or break your business. When employees aren’t putting in optimal effort labor costs go up and cause a ripple effect throughout your business. Here are some pain free ways to help boost productivity in your work environment and protect your bottom line.

Your bar is an integral piece of your restaurant.  In some cases, it can be your biggest money maker and in others it may eat away at your profits.  Maximizing the efficiency and profitability of your bar should be a priority for owners looking to increase restaurant profits.  The question is, how can you make your restaurant bar more profitable?

“You should spend at least an hour a day on business promotion or planning how to promote your business (and more is better, if you can fit the time in)!” – The Balance

Food and supply costs are one of the biggest expenses restaurant owners will encounter and negotiating with your suppliers can have a significant impact on your bottom line.  Lower costs allow you more menu flexibility and can impact your bottom line for years to come.  So, what leverage do you have when negotiating with your suppliers?