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Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to increase revenue. Keeping your menu fresh by infusing seasonal recipes is a great way to do just that. Your menu should be fluid with your best sellers sticking around while the bottom of your menu continues to churn. This allows your chef to be innovative and will give your restaurant a unique flavor. Here we’ve provided three of our favorite fall recipes to spark some ideas for your own menu.

Is your restaurant ready for football season? When the leaves begin to fall and the first hint of cool air rushes in, you know it’s time for football. Small Business owners in the restaurant industry thrive by playing on the seasons. According to TV by the numbers, 64% of Americans watch NFL football, a large number that does not include the legions of college football fans around the country. ESPN is in the midst of a study to show how many people are choosing to view games outside of the home. Preliminary numbers show that 10-20% of American viewers watch at bars, restaurants and gyms. With these numbers being so large and continually increasing it’s an important customer base to cater to. Drawing in football fans can actually be quite easy, but there is a cost involved. Proper investments can bring considerable profits during the season and add to your regular customer base even when it ends.

Alcohol trends have an impact on a wide variety of industries including restaurants, bars, liquor stores and retail establishments. Having a healthy knowledge of trends, traditional spirits, new brands and the latest cocktails is a must for small business owners who’s sales are alcohol driven. Regardless of your industry, these are 8 trends in the world of alcohol that you should become familiar with.

Food trucks have gained in popularity and acceptance over the last few years and the competition for customers and territory has heated up. This makes it imperative for small business owners to remain innovative. Cleanliness and convenience are the signatures of the food truck industry. Making repairs and improvements will always be necessary to maintain your reputation and avoid costly work stoppages. The increase in competition has made it more difficult for brands to stand out. Measures need to be taken to increase brand awareness while providing a top quality product fast.

The latest trend in the food industry is convenience and small business owners should take note. Every process in the restaurant, bar, bakery and catering industries is being scrutinized and adopting new technology to enhance the customer experience is essential. Establishments that make it easy to order, pay and receive their food will prosper in a fast paced society. While speed and convenience is key, you want to make sure you don't sacrifice quality for convenience.