As much as we like to believe we can do it all ourselves, the truth is that we oftentimes need a little help in order to perform at our best. Luckily, as a restaurateur, partnering with an HR and solutions oriented platform like StratEx can help you feel like you can do it all and […]
Three Ways Big Data Can Help Your Restaurant Save Money
Are you using big data to its fullest potential? Big data refers to data sets that are collected and analyzed using computer software to reveal trends or patterns. Whether or not you are familiar with the term, it is very likely that the cloud-based apps and platforms used in your restaurant are already collecting […]
3 Questions About Social Media for Restaurants Answered
By now, your restaurant has almost certainly joined social media. But are you using those tools to their fullest potential? Pew Research Center found that social media is used by 88% of people between the ages of 18-29. In addition to keeping up with friends and family, social media users are reading news, looking for entertaining […]
Case Study: How Banff Hospitality Collective Cut Time Spent Scheduling Labor From Eight Hours to One Hour a Week
Scheduling and labor forecasting can easily be a weekly nightmare at any restaurant, but how about in a resort town with anywhere from 80-160 staff depending on the season? Banff Hospitality Collective is a hospitality management company based in the resort town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. (Sidenote: Banff was named one of the top travel […]
Three Research-Backed Ways to Use Menu Copy To Increase Sales
Close your eyes and imagine your perfectly designed menu, laid out with precision, intention, and care. You’ve listened to advice about the “sweet spot” and placed your most profitable and highest selling item in the right hand corner, using visual cues to highlight specific offerings However, the best design can only do so much if your […]