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Industry Surveys
Industry Surveys

When it comes to opening a restaurant, purchasing a new piece of equipment or making an important decision, it can be extremely helpful know what other  independent operators who have already been through the process have to say.

In our industry surveys we tap into the collective wisdom and experiences of literally thousands of independent restaurant operators who provide invaluable, real-world insights on a growing list of topics and subject areas. The participation of our members in our periodic surveys is becoming an important extension of RestaurantOwner.com's other resources.

Each month we submit a new survey on a topic of high interest and relevance to our independent restaurant operators. The survey results provide candid, unvarnished feedback based on the hard-earned experiences and lessons of our members for our entire membership to use and apply.

How to Determine Management and Staff Pay
By Patricia Luebke and Barry K. Shuster
How to Determine Management and Staff Pay Take some of the gamble out of establishing pay scales for your restaurant. This survey overview will give you comparisons to similar operations in locations throughout the country. . . . more >>
Gift Card Marketing Survey
Gift Card Marketing Survey If you're not selling gift cards you're probably missing out on an easy low cost way to improve your sales & profit. In the gift card survey our members reveal valuable, proven strategies they use to maximize their gift card sales and increase their cash flow. . . . more >>
Industry Survey: Restaurant Marketing Best Practices
Industry Survey: Restaurant Marketing Best Practices In this survey, we asked operators to share their most effective marketing practices. The results revealed tried and true practices as well as creative and unique promotions that paid big dividends for the operators. . . . more >>
Industry Survey: How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant?
Industry Survey: How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant? If you're planning on opening a restaurant you'll want to learn from the opening experiences of over 400 operators. These independents reveal, in detail, what it cost to open their restaurant as well as other highly insightful opening information. . . . more >>
Our Members' Greatest Accomplishments in 2007
Our Members' Greatest Accomplishments in 2007 Hundreds of our members reported making significant, business-changing improvements in 2007. You'll be inspired and informed as you learn how they increased sales, cut costs & created other successes. You may find the source of "your" greatest accomplishment for 2008 right here. . . . more >>
Survey Results: How Independent Operators Finance Their Restaurants
Survey Results: How Independent Operators Finance Their Restaurants Financing or raising enough startup capital is often the biggest challenge in making your first restaurant a reality. Find out how over 400 independent operators financed their restaurant and what advice they offer prospective first-time restaurant owners. . . . more >>
How Restaurant Operators Handle Accounting and Reporting
How Restaurant Operators Handle Accounting and Reporting Proven accounting processes are an essential building block toward achieving profitability. Timely financial reporting, paying bills on time, and knowing where you stand financially require accounting practices that are efficient and accurate. In this survey, we asked operators to share how they accomplish various accounting-oriented tasks. The results were quite revealing as they showed that operators who adopted good accounting practices were more profitable than those that didn't. . . . more >>
Restaurant POS Comparison Survey
Restaurant POS Comparison Survey Selecting a POS system is one of the most critical decisions any restaurant operator makes. You can compare the ratings and gain an edge in picking your next POS by learning from the candid comments and first-hand experiences of over 800 RO.com members on nearly 100 of the top restaurant POS systems. . . . more >>
Survey Results: Customer Service Survey
Survey Results: Customer Service Survey In this survey operators reveal how customer service impacts their restaurant. Operators share valuable insight to the challenges and rewards to successfully maintaining high levels of customer service. . . . more >>
Industry Survey: Restaurant Labor Cost
Industry Survey: Restaurant Labor Cost This survey helps startup restaurants evaluate how much staff they need and what they will need to pay. The results are complemented by in depth analysis to help you in your comparisons to your particular establishment or concept-to-be . . . more >>
Add Comment to POS Survey
We periodically update the comments section of our POS Survey. The more we learn from one another, the better prepared we are to evaluate future POS purchases. So please share your POS experience, good or bad, with other members. . . . more >>