The Restaurant Industry is Seeing Massive Job Growth in 2015
We have news regarding job growth in the restaurant industry! Although job growth was a little shaky during the first half of 2015, both the restaurant industry and the overall economy are on track to see an improvement over their 2014 employment gains. The Overall Job Growth Rate is Better Than Its Been Seen Since […]
Starbucks Raises Coffee Prices Because of Rising Labor Costs
Are you one of the millions of people that love Starbucks coffee? If so, you may be in for a big surprise. Starbucks has recently announced that it will be raising the prices for select beverages anywhere from five to 20 cents, an increase of approximately 1%. This is the second time they’ve raised their […]
Six Point Inn/Over Easy Bar & Breakfast – Episode 425
Air Date: July 12, 2015 Season 4, Episode 25 – It’s Always Sunny in Portland Location: Portland, OR Description: Tempers ignite in this Portland bar, when Jon Taffer and his experts face off with a stubborn chef, while an owner is ready to cut the cord as his over-bearing stepdaughter and business partner berates her […]
Be the Leader They Respect: Your Weekly Tips (VIDEO)
Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, explains his secret to inspiring loyalty from employees, even in a field like his with a high turnover rate.
Murphy's Law/Money Bar – Episode 422
Air Date: July 5, 2015 Season 4, Episode 22 – Emergency Exit Location: Reno, NV Description: Before he’s able to save a bar from spiraling out of control, Jon Taffer is forced to navigate a turbulent partnership between an ex-pilot and his ex-girlfriend that’s neither business nor pleasure. The Story In 2011, former airline pilot Gary Telfer decided […]
Entrepreneur Interview: Jon Taffer on Why He’s Such an Asshole
If you’ve ever seen Jon Taffer on Spike’s Bar Rescue, then you know the bar and restaurant management expert can at times be a bit outspoken. By outspoken, I mean he’s aggressive. Oh whatever, I’ll just say it: Jon Taffer can be an asshole.
Attracting the Millennial Crowd
Are you a restaurant or bar owner that is looking for the best way to get a higher ROI on your marketing spend? Tapping into the millennial demographic, whose spending power is roughly $200 billion, may offer the solution that you need. For more tips, download Jon Taffer’s free business app, BarHQ available on Google Play […]
6 Summer Seasonings to Take your Dishes To New Heights
Adding herbs and spices to our food is a bit like making music. There’s a harmony that can be found amongst the seemingly simple flavors of salty, sweet, sour, and bitter. Finding the right balance between these flavors will create a dish that is both complex and delicious; producing a “wow” effect that will set […]
The Rise and Popularity of Fast Casual Restaurants
Based on the information from the 25th annual edition of the Chain Restaurant Industry Review by GE Capital, the dining habits of Americans have changed dramatically over the past 25 years. Currently, consumers tend to eat away from home and are looking for quality, inexpensive food to take the place of the fare offered by […]
Beverage Trends: Nitro Coffee
It’s becoming increasingly harder to ignore the similarities between the coffee and beer industries. Beer is going through a renaissance, with more drinkers forgoing mass-produced offerings for more potent and tasty pints of craft beer. The same thing is happening with coffee – Americans are beginning to appreciate the subtle nuances of the different roasts […]