January 2021

Six Ways to Diversify Your Ice Cream Business You know that selling ice creams can be largely dependent on the weather.  Bad weather sees your profits plummet.  Sometimes, luck plays a part and a street vendor covers an area where ice creams are bought whatever the weather. However, for many it is totally or mainly […]

Catering Why it’s time to get an App Recent studies show a huge increase in the number of consumers wanting to use hospitality apps.  Many consumers now want to be able to order from their table when visiting restaurants, cafes and bars and more. Many people would appreciate the convenience of booking a table via

So you want to open a Fish and Chip Shop? Who can blame you, the fish and chip shop is still a very popular takeaway and a British institution. Start-up costs vary depending on a number of factors including the size of the premises, the location and  where in the country you start your business. 

Restaurants No Shows There is enough to contend with already in 2021 without the added problem of no-shows.  Here we talk about a way to try and combat the problem. Many restaurants are hanging in there by the skin of their teeth.  So, if that is you, you are not alone.  Another area where we

Getting Started with a new Catering Business Getting Started with a new Catering Business Here are some of the very first things you need to do before starting your catering business. Write Your Business Plan The business plan is vital, not only to document your long term plans for yourself, but to help you get

Looking To Start In The Takeaway Business? If you’re looking to start in the takeaway business, this is a great time to get going. Takeaways are booming in popularity and convenience, and the wide range of options available for delivery make it easier than ever to start. But if you are literally at the beginning

How To Ensure Your Restaurant Staff Give The Best Service Your staff are your restaurant’s greatest asset. They are the people that prepare the food your customers eat, serve that food and interact with your clientele. Without your kitchen, cleaning and service staff, you don’t have a business so it’s worth looking after them in

The Most Profitable Sides For Your Pizza Shop If you run a pizza business, then you’ll know that the secret to increasing your profitability is to offer a wide range of side dishes that compliment your pizzas. These give customers a chance to indulge and also give you the opportunity to generate some additional revenue. 

5 Ways To Maximise Fish & Chip Shop Profits Fish & chip shops were once considered to be guaranteed to make a strong level of profit. Popular year round and with great opportunities for maximising sales, for many years they carried on without the need for diversification of menu or premises. Recently, however, competition has

How Can Your Café Survive Lockdown? If you run a café, the chances are your finances, supplies and customer-base have already been knocked back by the impact of Covid-19. As the industry faces an uncertain future in relation to further lockdowns, it might seem as though there are limited opportunities to survive as a business.