Hospitality trends and updates
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How to create a rota template for your restaurant
Creating a Staff Schedule Using a Rota Template: A Guide for Restaurant ManagersScheduling staff in a restaurant can be a challenging task, especially if you have a large team with…
Effective Strategies for Attracting Top Talent to Your Organisation
Your business is important to you, and rightfully so. You've invested blood, sweat and plenty of tears to get to where you are now. Whether you have 5 or 500…
Boosting Customer Loyalty: The Benefits of Implementing a Restaurant Loyalty Program
Many restaurants are turning toward loyalty programs as a way of increasing the likelihood of repeat business. It would be understandable to assume that this is a strategy designed for…
Martyn's Law: A Step Towards Safer Venues.
What is Martyn's Law?On Monday 19 December, the Government announced details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute of Martyn Hett, who was killed…
Five Ways to Improve your Customer's Experience
Understanding your customers wants and needsGiving your customers the experience they want starts with truly understanding their needs.Every customer is different and this means their wants and needs will differ…
The Upcoming Minimum Wage Changes and the Effect on the Hospitality Industry.
As the United Kingdom prepares for the upcoming minimum wage changes set to take effect on April 1, 2023, the hospitality industry is bracing for a significant impact. The hospitality…
Seasonality in Hospitality
As we are now comfortably into the new year, it time to think about seasonality within hospitality and how this can affect your business. Within hospitality, business levels can vary…
Three Things Your Hospitality Business Should Be Leaving In 2022
The past year seems to have sped past in a blur, and with hospitality still striving to recover from a challenging few years, there is no better time than now…
Upcoming Train Strikes and the Effect on Hospitality
The nation will once again be experiencing 48-hour long train strikes. However, this time the strikes are taking place during hospitalities most vital period.The hospitality industry has been through turmoil…
How to combat staffing issues within Hospitality
It's no secret that a lot of hospitality businesses are feeling the pressure this year with staffing issues. According to Alignable, 83% of Restaurants Still Can't Find Enough Workers. So…
Winter is coming, is your restaurant ready?
With Halloween and bonfire night now behind us, the atmosphere has already turned distinctly wintery. Guests are looking forward to a festive atmosphere, comforting food and festive events - but…
How to Streamline Your Invoice Management
Within restaurants you are bound to receive multiple invoices daily . If you don't have a correct invoice management in place this could be a mammoth task. Gone are the…
Improve staff Retention
Your staff are and always should be the heart of your hospitality business, without them, you wouldn’t have a business. Especially currently, staff retention within hospitality is incredibly high so…
Reputation Management in Restaurants
Reputation management is all about how you as a restaurant monitor and manage your customer feedback, but more importantly influencing that to show you restaurant in a positive light.This post…
Business energy prices are to be cut by half
The government has announced a huge support package that will cut energy bills for UK businessses by around half their expected levels for the winter of 2022.Called The Energy Bill…
Distributing Tips in the UK
Changing Tip Allocation LawsHospitality is a dynamic industry, and yet more change is on the horizon for the owners and management of hospitality businesses. New plans for laws surrounding the…
The Road to Sustainability in Restaurants
How having a sustainable mindset when running your business can benefit not only the planet, but also your profit margins and reputation.Sustainable living is all about being aware of our…
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill
New legislation is being passed through parliament that will force employers to distribute all tips and service charges in a huge and welcome change for hospitality staff. The bill has…
Chancellor working on tax breaks for firms - Sept 2022
As we all know, the impending doom of huge hikes in energy costs, as well as the cost of living crisis, is threatening hospitality each and every day.Today the Chancellor…
Get your business prepared for Autumn/Winter with restaurant rota software!
As we near the end of August, the signs of Autumn are starting to creep back in - despite the continuing heatwaves! The evenings are getting noticeably shorter, the summer…
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Leveraging Hospitality App Development: The Future of Hotel and Restaurant Management in the Mobile Era
Hospitality App Development: A Game Changer for UK Hospitality IndustryIn the dynamic digital landscape, the hospitality industry is continually evolving, and the demand for innovative technology solutions, particularly mobile apps,…...
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Boosting Employee Satisfaction: The Impact of Implementing a Living Wage in the Hospitality Industry
The Impact of the Living Wage on the UK Hospitality IndustryThe UK hospitality industry has been at the forefront of numerous discussions on wage standards, compensation, and labor rights. One…...
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Boost Your Bar Sales: Creative Drink Promotions and Marketing Ideas for the Hospitality Industry
Revitalising Hospitality: Innovative Drink Promotions Ideas for SuccessThe UK hospitality sector, with its vibrant nightlife, lively pubs, and eclectic restaurants, thrives on creativity and innovation. One key to success in…...
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Boost Your Bar Business: Innovative Marketing Strategies and Promotion Ideas for the Hospitality Industry
Revolutionising Bar Marketing: Innovative Strategies to Boost Your BusinessIn the bustling landscape of the UK hospitality industry, staying ahead of the competition is pivotal. One sector where this rings particularly…...
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Maximising Your Profit Margin: Effective Strategies for Increasing Restaurant Profits and Ensuring Financial Success Through Cost Management and Enhanced Operations
Maximising Restaurant Profitability: Strategies for SuccessIn the competitive UK hospitality sector, the ability to increase restaurant profits and maximise restaurant revenue is a critical determinant of success. Many factors contribute…...
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Leveraging Restaurant Invoice Software: The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Billing and Management Systems
Optimising Hospitality Operations with Restaurant Invoice SoftwareIn the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the need for efficient and effective management systems is paramount. One of the areas that demands meticulous attention is…...