If your restaurant is already on OpenTable, does it make sense to be on Resy as well? If you are unfamiliar with Resy, it’s a restaurant reservation and wait list system recently launched by Airbnb. Resy offers simple-to-use software that includes everything from table management to online bookings and POS integration. How does it work?… Read more »
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott A. Samuels, CEO Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. (913) 333-3190 Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com LEAWOOD, KS — May 9, 2017 – We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new site! If you are a regular visitor to Horizon Hospitality, you may have noticed things look a bit different around here.… Read more »
The decision to participate in restaurant week is not one to be taken lightly. It can be expensive – without any up-sell strategies, chances are you’ll be lucky to break even on food costs. The high volume of diners will challenge both the front and back of the house to keep up with demand, while… Read more »
LinkedIn continues to grow as a recruiting source. If you know the recruiters will be coming there, what do you need to do to capture their attention? Plenty of people with similar skills and experience have profiles posted to LinkedIn as well. It’s up to you to set yourself apart. Make sure you include the… Read more »
When you’re busy running a hotel, restaurant or resort, it’s common to make marketing and reputation management one of your lowest priorities. But marketing is essential to managing the perception of your brand and driving new and repeat business. Social media is one of the simplest aspects of marketing that can be used to reach… Read more »
As an operator of a restaurant, hotel or resort, you know how often you are pulled in many different directions. With all the moving parts associated with keeping your business running successfully, hiring could easily drop to the bottom of your list. It really shouldn’t. People are your most important asset. It doesn’t make sense… Read more »
There is a common misconception that millennials are not as hardworking as previous generations. This notion usually comes from people who don’t have much experience working with people of varying ages. You may have to adapt your recruiting and hiring process to attract and retain the newest entries to the labor market, but understanding what… Read more »
Increasingly, millennials make up a larger percentage of restaurant revenue. How can you capture some of this market share for yourself? Find ways to adapt your restaurant to their preferences. What do you need to know about the millennial diner? They enjoy trying new places. This can be to your advantage in attracting new diners,… Read more »