Restaurants play big role on the mother of all dining-out days
May 12 will be busy for restaurateurs nationwide. According to our survey, consumers expect to frequent dining establishments, particularly during lunch and dinner, or plan to order celebratory meals via takeout or delivery.
Here are some top takeaways based on 1,000 consumer responses to the Association’s online Mother’s Day survey, conducted April 26-28.
Why choose a restaurant for Mother’s Day?
When asked why they plan to dine out or order takeout/delivery this Mother’s Day, respondents say the reasons are simple:
- 56% want to pamper the mother-figures in their lives, or even themselves.
- 48% would like to create a special experience with family and/or friends.
- 39% would like to avoid cooking or cleanup at home.
- 28% say convenience is a factor.
- 17% want to try new/different flavors or cuisines.
Restaurants play big role on the mother of all dining-out days
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7 Actions to Improve Restaurant Inventory Efficiency
On average, restaurants spend between 20% and 40% on food. That’s a good chunk of the budget! Food and beverage prices can fluctuate, as well, making it difficult for restaurants to control costs.
That’s why inventory control is one of the most important parts of a restaurant’s business. Inventory control refers to the process of keeping an accurate count of all food and drink stock to maintain consistent inventory that keeps the restaurant on budget. As an operator, you should always know what is coming in and going out of your restaurant.
There are so many moving parts around inventory, however, it can be difficult to make your inventory control process as efficient as it can be. In this article, we’ll discuss seven actions you can take right now to help streamline your inventory control and get a handle on your food costs.
As it loses customers to rivals, McDonald's shifts its focus to value
The fast-food giant appears to be losing the battle for customers looking for lower prices to Burger King and Domino’s. McDonald’s wants a national value offer to change that.
McDonald’s appears to be losing some customers to rivals like Burger King and Domino’s as inflation-weary consumers cut back on their dining and focus more on value offers.
That has the Chicago-based fast-food giant working to develop a national value offer that will resonate more with customers than its current batch of local and digital deals.
“It’s a street fight,” CFO Ian Borden told analysts on Tuesday. “Everybody is fighting for fewer consumers. We have to make sure we have that street fighting capability.”
As it loses customers to rivals, McDonald's shifts its focus to value
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55 Best Free Online Courses For Whatever You Want to Learn
Blog posts and podcasts are great starting points for exploring a particular topic.
But, I believe that online business courses will provide you with the time and space you need to explore a topic in-depth and truly master a new skill.
Plus, most courses are made up of on-demand videos and exercises that you can progress through at your own pace.
Below, I‘ve gathered the best free online business courses. Having taken some of these courses myself, I must admit that these are some of the most detailed and valuable free online courses you’ll find.
These cover the main business skills you‘ll need to advance in today’s rapidly changing workplace — from digital marketing and coding to selling, managing conflicts, and more.