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Opening up additional revenue streams is a smart financial move for forward-thinking restaurant owners. There is a great deal of opportunity for restaurants to try their hand in specialty retail. In many cases, your potential customers will already be in your establishment. There is also room for a completely separate business that takes place entirely online. Here we take a look at five ways to add retail to your restaurant business model.

Customer feedback can be an invaluable tool in improving many different facets of your restaurant business. Creating a formal survey is one of the best ways to solicit this information, and offering an incentive can increase the number of surveys filled out. When possible, you want these surveys to be digital, whether online or on a kiosk at the guest's table. Surveys can be used to improve your service, décor, and menu. Here we take a look at ten questions to ask when surveying your restaurant guests.

The bar area in your restaurant has tremendous potential to generate revenue, and there are some simple upgrades owners can make to draw in customers and increase sales. As things begin to open back up, getting your bar ready should be a top priority. Customers are anxious to get out and socialize. Offering them a fun and entertaining experience from the get-go will have them coming back for more. Here we take a look at how to upgrade your restaurant bar experience.

The restaurant industry has suffered quite a bit during the course of the pandemic, but innovative and forward-thinking owners have adapted and strengthened their business model. Providing flexibility, a safe environment, and investing in new technology have become requirements for those looking to keep up with the times. As the changes have been implemented, the restaurant industry has put down the groundwork for a more secure and prosperous future. Here we discuss five reasons the restaurant industry will be stronger post-pandemic.

Every sale counts in the restaurant business and modifying your menu to maximize the amount each customer spends is a great way to increase revenue. There are several items that make for easy upsells and other dishes may just need a simple upgrade to make them more appealing. Here we take a look at five menu categories that will increase revenue at your restaurant.