#TafferTake: What the Evolving Labor Regulations Mean for Small Business Transactions
Want to ask me a question about current news? Tweet me with the hashtag #TafferTake and subscribe to my LinkedIn for updates. (In reference to the article by Inc: “What the Evolving Labor Regulations Mean for Small Business Transactions“) This minimum wage increase to $15/hour is a challenging issue – and no one really knows its true […]
Trending: Millennials are Dining Out More
Millennials are now eating out more than cooking at home since the recession in 2008. As a bar owner of restaurateur, this is vital information that can help you generate more revenue and grow your business. Millennials make up a quarter of the U.S. population and they wield approximately $2.45 trillion in spending power. They are […]
Millennials In The Digital Kitchen
Nowadays, millennials are bringing their mobile devices into the kitchen to help them decide what meals to make and how to prepare them. To keep up with this growing “digital kitchen” trend, smart brands (such as Blue Apron) are making themselves available to help them in every step of the cooking process. Check out the following three […]
How to Stay On Top of Menu Trends
Want to spice up your restaurant or bar menu to keep up with the trends? Check out some of the advice offered by food industry experts to help you spice things up and increase your revenue for 2015: The “fresh” trend isn’t going anywhere Nowadays, most people are interested in FRESH, rather than processed, foods. […]
How to Hire Great People
The secret to building a successful bar or restaurant lies in the quality of the staff that you hire. But how can you make sure that you hire the RIGHT people to staff your establishment? Follow these key tips when making your hiring decision: Personality The key hiring criteria for customer-facing employees are their personality traits rather than their skills. […]
Sipping on Summer: Fresh Cocktail Recipes
As things are heating up for the summer, try cooling down with these refreshing cocktails that are perfect for a warm day. These summer cocktails pair perfectly with the beaches, pools, and BBQs. Please drink responsibly while you sip, swim, and splash. Strawberry Balsamic Smash The combination of cucumber, […]
Raising a Drink For a Fallen Soldier
A Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant server performed a gesture of thanks to honor a service woman and her late brother, a fallen soldier who was killed in Iraq. Brian Avery, the server at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma, Washington wrote on Facebook that a woman came to the restaurant by herself and ordered a Blue […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]