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"If you don't appreciate your community who is supporting your business, shame on you." Passionate words from Shaukat Maredia, owner of Aga's Restaurant, a staple in #FortBendCounty. Mr. Maredia discusses his thoughts on the importance of education, how he shares his success, and his desire to help the community in this issue. #UpCloseMagazine #fortbendcounty #supportlocal #buylocal

With St. Paddy's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to brush up on your Guinness pouring skills. Whether you're at home or at the bar, this article has got you covered with tips on how to pour the perfect pint. Do you agree that this is the best way to pour Guinness? #tradedrinks #hospitality #stpatricksday https://lnkd.in/gTXJaXa3

If you knew a business was on the brink of closure, would you want to know? How would you help? My favorite Pho restaurant just closed permanently, and I wish I knew. I wish I had a chance to promote them or help any way I could. #SupportLocalBusinesses #SmallBusinessSupport #CommunitySupport

If you thought incorporating social impact into your business strategy was only important to certain industries, look no further than Mecha Noodle Bar and founder/CEOs TONY M PHAM and Richard Reyes for evidence to the contrary. They have built a beautifully simple and effective business model and movement with Eat Justice, and their recent recognition by the Connecticut Restaurant Association as CT's 2023 Restauranteurs of the Year is so well deserved! Amazingly, this month Mecha Noodle Bar is donating almost $60,000 to a nonprofit nominated by an employee- and they make this kind of significant donation EVERY month through the Eat Justice model. Most players in the restaurant industry are not particularly known for corporate social responsibility, and especially for the small- to mid-sized restaurant businesses out there, slim margins are a frequent and legitimate concern when talking corporate citizenship. Many businesses in this and many other industries shy away from regular investment in social impact, but doing all they can when they can. This is valuable, and I hope still as appreciated as it was during the height of COVID 19. But what if a few fairly simple tweaks to your business model changed that? This is what Rich and Tony are achieving through Eat Justice- and it's paying off. Their business thriving, opening new locations in three more states in 2024. Their employee dedication and satisfaction is far above average. They are gaining a fantastic reputation with patrons beyond their seriously yummy chow, with a loyal base returning regularly because they know they're making an impact by eating there. And it's no small impact. Eat Justice is a movement- and their model is no secret. Seriously, ask Rich. Ask Tony. Ask any location manager. Ask me! It's not difficult to implement, is scalable, and is just as applicable for brand new companies as multi-generational companies. It's adaptable across industries. The goal is to truly build a community where lifting each other up is a given, woven into the fabric of the economy. Social impact investment is one facet of corporate citizenship. Businesses of the future will need to pay attention to all of the facets, but this is certainly an easy place to start.

Only 6% of drinkers in Scotland say a pint is affordable. Is that a fair assessment of the situation? From anecdotal feedback, it seems to be true. I hear from different sources that the number of people socializing in a pub have been declining for a number of years. The trading accounts demonstrate the decline in volume and margins. Pub managers are trying: trimming where they can; experimenting with promotions; partnering to run special events; new simpler menus; shorter hours; etc. It’s stressful work. Pubs represent a significant trade. It would be helpful to know your views on this matter. SOURCE: Hospitality and Catering News.

Football season is a golden opportunity for restaurants to score big profits. As fans gather to cheer on their favorite teams, your restaurant can become the go-to destination for game day festivities. But how can you make the most of this exciting season? Here are some winning strategies to help you profit from football season at your restaurant. https://hubs.la/Q02263050

In crafting this semester's event calendar, I drew inspiration from an insightful Chartwells HE webinar titled "Marketing your Campus Catering." As a result, I organized several Love, M Food Co. events aimed at not only surprising and delighting the students and campus community but also showcasing our catering department's remarkable monthly LTOs. I am excited to observe the impact of this strategy on both catering LTO sales and overall student catering sales. #EventPlanning #CampusCatering #MarketingStrategy

Think about what your customers do outside of dining at your restaurant and become a part of that. Become involved in the community, highlight local sports teams, shout out the high school down the street, and visit the small businesses in the area. The more involved you are and the more your name is in front of them without saying “These are our specials” or “This is our burger” the bigger chance you have at winning their engagement online and ultimately their business. Yes, you need to show your food, but you need the algorithm on your side to win! #restaurantmarketing #socialmediamarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #independentrestaurant

See Jot's interview and industry update (Thank you Jot)!

👋 The Sydney Morning Herald published an article a few weeks ago talking about the struggle the Australian restaurant industry is currently facing: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnR3jAyM Don’t let your business be a statistic in a magazine, and contact us before it’s too late. 📞 The team at Number Krunchers are here to help! 🤝 📷 Rob Burnett Images (robburnettimages.com.au) #NumberKrunchers #ProfitableBusiness #HospitalityConsulting