Around the country, restaurant owners are handling the ups and downs of keeping their business open while in a pandemic. Some are open with outdoor seating options, some are allowed minimal indoor seating, and others are sticking with takeout only. Whatever your level of openness is right now, we have a few tips for you …
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The food service industry was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 17% of the restaurants in the United States closed in 2021. In most states, restaurants have to abide by occupancy restrictions. There are some areas where restaurants can only operate at 25% capacity. If you are looking at 2021 as your …
At Emerald Coast Restaurant Brokers and Consultants, we help restaurant businesses to stay alive and thriving in a competitive market. As a brokerage, we help these businesses to change hands, but as a premier consulting service, we also help to ensure that they are in good shape to be passed on at some time in …
Food costs are a big stressor for many restaurant operators. Your menu cost is a very basic and fundamental part of your expenses that goes into your bottom line and how much profit the restaurant makes, no matter how hard people are working. At Emerald Coast Restaurant Brokers and Consultants, we help clients to stay …
Even before COVID-19, delivery services was on the rise. Now, many customers are reluctant to go to restaurants, but still want to enjoy their favorite meals. So, your restaurant may be opening up, but social distancing is limiting the number of customers that you can at any one time. That’s why it’s essential to add …
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If you own a restaurant, there’s a good chance you have asked yourself on several occasions – “what in the world am I doing wrong?” What do you need to update in your restaurant to continue increasing your sales? When considering these common questions, several answers may come to mind. You may think about changing …
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If you own a restaurant, you have likely thought about selling at one time or another. However, even if your restaurant is a huge success and customers are lined up at the door, figuring out how to sell your restaurant is not as simple as selling a car or a home. It may take a …
When you discuss or hear about restaurant insurance, what is really being discussed is insuring all different types of hospitality businesses. This includes everything from entertainment venues and night clubs to sports bars, taverns, bars, quick service, and full-service restaurants, food trucks, caterers, delis, pizzerias, and more. What Are the Basic Needs that Restaurant Owners …
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Your menu is the main force in encouraging your customers to come to your restaurant. They want to pay for the quality they receive. Also, the prices on your menu will directly affect the profitability of your restaurant. This means you have to consider the method of pricing you use carefully. While this may seem …
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Think fast: what’s the number one food trend taking the culinary world by storm right now? Throughout the years, there have been several food trends that have enjoyed their five minutes of fame before vanishing into obscurity. Does anyone remember the molecular gastronomy trend of encapsulating foods in agar bubbles? Perhaps not so much. Other …
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