WEBCAST: RO.com's Prime Cost Wizard The Prime Cost Wizard is a web-based financial tool that combines several of our most popular resources (Weekly Prime Cost Worksheet, Daily Sales Report Templates, Daily Sales Plus Labor Summary) into a single, simple-to-use program that integrates with Quickbooks and Peachtree accounting systems. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: Purchasing - How Consolidating Your Purchases Can Lower Your Costs & Simplify Your Operation Some operators use ongoing bidding in hopes of getting the lowest prices. Yet many others are convinced they save even more by buying more from a single supplier. Restaurant purchasing professional Lee Plotkins discusses how to evaluate your existing purchasing program to see if a single supplier program could work for you and if so, how to go about getting the best possible deal. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: Smarter "BOH" = Higher "ROI" - Time Tested Tools to Improve Your "Back of the House" Management While many restaurant owners have been busy with marketing initiatives to fill their seats, some have seen their hard earned dining room dollars disappear in the kitchen. This SPECIAL 2 part program can help you improve your overall kitchen operations and food quality and recapture your lost profits. ALL YOUR KEY KITCHEN PEOPLE SHOULD SEE THIS! . . . more >>
WEBCAST: Restaurant Internet Marketing - Separating Myth From Reality & What You Really Need to Know More and more people are going to the Internet first when considering their dining choices. Some operators claim their website is one of the most important elements in marketing their restaurant. Learn whether having a web site makes sense for you or not and if so, learn the many ways a website can become an effective tool to boost both first time & returning guests. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: A Sneak Preview of the NEW Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants RestaurantOwner.com and RS&G are updating the NRA's largest selling book, the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants. Get a first hand look at the changes in the new edition and send us your questions, comments and feedback for consideration in the final edition. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: How to Get Started in Social Media Marketing Listen and watch as a successful independent operator explains how his restaurant is using some of the new social media channels to market his restaurant. Learn what he's doing and how these online resources are helping him build a following of highly loyal local customers and attract new ones. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: How to Renegotiate Your Restaurant's Lease As the economy struggles so does the restaurant industry. To find relief, many operators are seeking assistance from a traditionally unlikely source...their landlords. Learn how to determine if asking for a rent concession makes sense for you and if so, how to go about it in a way that improves your chances of success. Our guest is real estate attorney, Larry Green. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: How to Evaluate & Implement a Management Bonus Program One of the most talked about topics in our Discussion Forum has been management incentive or bonus programs. Do they work, how much should they pay, how to evaluate managers and other such questions are typically asked. Chris Tripoli has designed and implements many management bonus programs during his 30+ year career as an operator and advisor. Chris discusses the various elements of successful programs and . . . more >>
AUDIO: Why YOU Need a Customer Newsletter & How To Make It Your #1 Marketing Tool Independent operators Gina Schubert & Jennie Cook would NEVER stop publishing their monthly customer newsletters. Find out what makes their newsletters so effective at creating loyal, repeat customers and everything you need to know to start doing it in your restaurant. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: The Recession Proof Menu - Building Profits Through Menu Management In Uncertain Times Independents are notorious for under-utilizing the profit potential of their menu. A properly tuned menu has always been important & is even more so in these challenging economic times. RS&G's Menu Makeover expert, Mark Laux, shows you how to use menu engineering and design techniques to create a more profitable menu. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: Loyalty Programs for Independent Operators: How to Decide Whether You Need One in Your Restaurant Restaurant loyalty programs are gaining in popularity but many operators remain on the sidelines trying to determine whether a loyalty program will translate into more sales and profit or not. In this webcast, 3 RO.com members who are experienced loyalty program users discuss cost, ROI, which provider to choose and many other loyalty program issues . . . more >>
WEBCAST: How to Buy Good Used Restaurant Equipment on eBay & Save Thousands Veteran restaurateur Michael Passalacqua realized his budget was seriously tight during the development of his new restaurant. He found over $40,000 of savings by purchasing most of his equipment on eBay. Michael shows what he learned to get good, quality equipment at a great price and how you can too. . . . more >>
WEBCAST: How to Use Social Media Sites to Communicate to Your Customers & Attract New Ones Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Youtube are a sampling of the social media websites your customers are spending time on. Smart independent operators are going where their customers are & using them to stay in touch with their regulars & attract new customers to their restaurant. Best of all it's easy and FREE! . . . more >>
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