by Howard Cannon | Nov 13, 2018 | Articles
People say an interview is supposed to be 80 percent of the applicant talking and 20 percent of the interviewer talking. This 80/20 rule seems fine, but getting an applicant to talk about things of value is even more important. When you get an applicant to talk about...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 9, 2018 | Articles
A staffing chart shows what positions you need to fill during every hour of every day throughout the week. It is similar to a lineup card in baseball except with baseball you always have nine players. In your restaurant you may have three people during one low volume...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 8, 2018 | Articles
The IRS The IRS will collect taxes from you, your business, and your employees. You need to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) by filing form SS-4. Also, you are required to pay estimated federal income taxes quarterly as well as withhold federal income...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 7, 2018 | Articles
Marketing Tips to Consider Marketing is a multifaceted endeavor. Use this list of tips to create great marketing: Packaging: Put your logo on things the consumer carries out of your restaurant (cups, bags, and so on) and make it noticeable. In contrast, putting your...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 6, 2018 | Articles
Kitchen Equipment Needs Formats for the back of the house vary from restaurant to restaurant. A fast-food restaurant, such as Taco Bell, has a completely different back of the house than a fine-dining establishment. Taco Bell restaurants, for example, have what is...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 5, 2018 | Articles
The Cost of Restaurant Marketing Ideas are great, dreams are wonderful, and reality is reality. Imagine, then dream. And then see the Super Bowl. In 2001, the average 30-second Super Bowl commercial cost $2.2 million. I’m only guessing, but I’m betting you aren’t made...
