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Any business that requires customers to come through its doors must prioritise footfall. A local marketing strategy is a great way to increase footfall, as well as building trust and establishing relationships with the local community. Key to achieving this are promotions and programmes designed to appeal to those who live and work in the vicinity of your business.

Effective recruitment is fundamental to any business – and especially one operating in a high pressure industry like the restaurant business. It can be time consuming and costly if you’re not used to it, but there are many recruitment resources out there that can make life a lot easier.

Three out of 4 consumers consult social media before making a purchasing decision. Statistics like these that increased the pressure on restaurants to better manage their social media. If you have invested time and, perhaps, money in Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TripAdvisor then the last thing you need is to have that brand positivity damaged by haters. So how do you deal with negative social interactions and still come out on top? 

CVs are often underestimated. Yes, everyone has one, and yes, it may not seem like a particularly exciting document. However, the reality is that if you know how to get the most out of your CV it can open a lot of doors.

Asian flavors, once confined to ethnic restaurants, have gone mainstream in a big way. Learn how the delicious flavors and condiments of the East can boost customer interest. It’s as easy as adding a spoonful of sambal oelek or a splash of sesame oil. 

Leadership is one of the single most important factors in any kitchen. A strong leader provides direction, discipline and inspiration, whether you’re working with a small team or a large one.

Side dishes have huge potential to sell the center of the plate, boost add-on sales, and appeal to vegetarians and vegans. Learn 12 ways that side dishes can spark sales.

Discover how adding a flourish to a ready-to-use sauce creates your own signature sauce. It’s an easy way to distinguish your menu from the competition. Take a classic sauce like Alfredo, add your “secret ingredient,” then prepare to take some bows.

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These days, the more sales opportunities an operator can have, the better. Leveraging existing capabilities into additional venues and dayparts makes more sense than ever.

Explore all the cuisines of the Mediterranean and lead your patrons on a culinary journey that will delight them. The cuisines of Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa have a common olive oil based profile that customers love. 

Safe food preparation and handling is basic to every foodservice operation. But it never hurts to refresh yourself on current best practices. Revisit the foundations of safe food handling, plus learn management tips that will help keep your operation free of foodborne illness.