The Pros and Cons of Using Electronic Menus by Joe Erickson The list of potential benefits for tableside menu tablets is lengthy. First and foremost among these: goodbye to the limitations and cost of the printed menu. Printed menus have long been the key sales tool for table-service restaurants, yet the size, design and content is oftentimes hampered by budget and space constraints. This article explores whether tableside tablets are right for your concept. . . . more >>
How to Work With Your POS Programmer for Maximum Profitability by Joe Erickson The success or failure of your POS choice will often largely be determined by the quality of programming that goes into it. Without a well-written program, no matter which POS system you choose, it might never measure up to your expectations. . . . more >>
Online Restaurant Staff Training by Waitrainer For years, RO.com has provided industry-specific training manuals to thousands of independent restaurant operators, saving them countless hours of researching, organizing and writing their own training manuals from scratch.
Now we'd like to introduce our new Online Restaurant Staff Training System for your entire restaurant staff. We now offer our entire resource library of training manuals, job descriptions, employee handbook and policies manual, steps of service and alcohol management program in an online training format your employees can access 24/7 . . . more >>
WEBCAST: Restaurant Accounting for QuickBooks Tips and Techniques for Using the Uniform System of Accounts with QuickBooks
This is a hands-on demonstration on how to optimize your QuickBooks settings to use the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurant and other helpful Quickbooks functions. . . . more >>
2012 Restaurant POS 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 more than 1500 RO.com members on nearly 100 of the top restaurant POS systems. . . . more >>
How to Select the Right POS System in 10 Easy Steps by Joe Erickson With a myriad of choices facing you when selecting a point-of-sale system, you might wonder where to start. We'll help you navigate this sea of technology, including asking the right questions and analyzing your business's requirements when it comes time to purchase or upgrade your system. . . . more >>
DOWNLOAD: #Foursquare Restaurant 2.0 Edition by Joe Sorge, AJ Bombers Do you need to pay attention to the social media buzz, or is it just a passing fad? It's catching on phenomenally among the "plugged in", especially the new wave of tech-savvy phone users. Check out potential customers "checking-in" on Foursquare, the new localized social media platform people in the know are calling "the next Twitter" and see what it could do for your restaurant. . . . more >>
How to Select a Restaurant Security System by Joe Erickson There is a strong case to be made for carefully considering the security system for your startup during the design phase rather than waiting until the construction phase. See why preplanning can save you money and headaches . . . more >>
How to Choose the Right POS System Choosing the wrong POS system can be an operator?s worst nightmare. This will show you, in simple, understandabble terms, how to dramatically improve your odds of selecting the POS that?s right for your restaurant. Also includes a POS selection checklist . . . more >>
DOWNLOAD: #TwitterWorks Restaurant 2.0 Edition by Joe Sorge, AJ Bombers Succeeding in the new digital age demands that restaurant owners embrace a completely new approach to dealing with customers and doing business. This eBook explains what it will take for you to thrive in this challenging new environment with practical advice and tactics that work. . . . more >>
DOWNLOAD: POS Evaluation Worksheet Selecting a POS system is one of the most important decisions a restaurant operators makes. The POS Evaluation Worksheet lists the many features to consider in choosing a POS. Use it as a tool to organize and compare the features of different POS systems. . . . more >>
Credit Card Compliance and What This Means to the Independent Restaurant Owner by Joe Erickson To protect customer data and your own peace of mind review the key compliance points of the recent credit card industry security requirements. The "PCI/DSS" is an independent body that oversees data security standards for merchants. . . . more >>
How to Take Advantage of Online Tools for More Effective Restaurant Management by Joe Erickson Technology advancements in the restaurant industry have completely revolutionized the way we conduct business. To be sure, there are plenty of dinosaurs that still cling to the same systems we've always had when it comes to running our establishments; but like the dinosaur, restaurants that don't embrace technology may soon be extinct. . . . more >>
2008 Restaurant POS 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 nearly 1200 RO.com members on nearly 100 of the top restaurant POS systems. . . . more >>
Noise Control Strategies for Startup Restaurateurs by Susan Dickson A packed restaurant may be music to your ears, but deafening to your guests. Sounds that seem out of place, startling or too loud are noise, and can adversely affect the otherwise carefully planned ambience of your operation. Just as weeding a garden involves selectively removing unwanted plants, reducing noise is simply a matter of selectively reducing unwanted sounds. . . . more >>
