Posts by Open for Business
How to Open a Restaurant, Part 1: Building a Brand Identity
When it comes to opening a restaurant smoothly and running it successfully, Alison Arth is a pro. She held leadership...
OpenTable offers price cuts to help restaurants reopen
*Updated July 23, 2020. The restaurant industry is being hit hard by COVID-19 with millions of hospitality workers out of...
10 Ways to Make a Commissary Kitchen Work for Your Restaurant Business
In a restaurant kitchen, efficiency is everything. As restaurant groups grow and one concept turns into five — and additional...
Chef Masaharu Morimoto on Going Global & Staying Relevant
Your introduction to Masaharu Morimoto most likely happened in Kitchen Stadium, the famed battleground for the hit TV show, Iron...
Menu Hacking: More U.K. Diners Ordering Off-Menu
Are Brits turning into a nation of fussy diners? New research from OpenTable’s U.K. team uncovered an interesting change in the…
Generation Gourmet: Why Your Kids’ Menu May Be Out of Date
If your restaurant’s kids’ menu features pizza, chicken tenders, and French fries, it may be time for a refresh. OpenTable’s…
Is Your Menu Full of Jargon?
As global cuisines are becoming the norm, restaurants have introduced new words and phrases to their menus — and diners may…
7 Ways London’s First-Ever Restaurant Week Drove Covers & Delighted Guests
Last month, OpenTable served up the first-ever London West End Restaurant Week, celebrating the West End’s vibrant food scene with…
8 Bits of Tech & Hospitality Wisdom from London Soho’s Top Restaurateurs
Last week, OpenTable brought together a few of London Soho’s top restaurateurs for a panel discussion about balancing service and technology.…