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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...
Hospitality in Real Life: How to Make Every Guest Feel Like a VIP
We all know that hospitality is the key to success in the restaurant industry — not just getting bums in...
How Much Does a Food Truck Cost?
What’s the cost of a Food Truck? The short answer: about £37,500 on the low end, at least in California. The...
How to Write a Business Plan for your Restaurant
What Your Business Plan Should Cover The strongest business plans always include all or most of the components described below....
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Generation Gourmet: Why Your Kids’ Menu May Be Out of Date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…