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How to Improve the Ambiance of Your Restaurant
The elements of ambiance seem simple, but combining them can be tricky. Get some inspiration and guidance in improving your restaurant’s ambiance.
September 6, 2023
What Makes a Restaurant Successful?
What makes restaurants successful? Explore elements of a top-performing restaurant, as well as some industry terms and marketing tidbits.
September 5, 2023
How to Open a Coffee Shop: A Step-By-Step Guide
Wondering how to start your own coffee shop? Find out what you need to know in our step-by-step guide.
August 25, 2023
Restaurant Management 101: An Essential Guide
Explore our complete guide to restaurant management, including key responsibilities, strategies for success, and advice on how to become a restaurant manager.
August 21, 2023
8 Career Paths If You Want to Be a Food Entrepreneur
If you’re interested in merging business with the culinary world, consider these 8 careers for food entrepreneurs.
March 20, 2023
8 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Manager Interview
How can you prepare for a restaurant manager interview? Discover our top tips and questions you might expect.
February 20, 2023
How to Open a Bakery: 6 Steps to Success
Ready to explore how to open a bakery? Consider these easy steps including location, capital, permits, and more.
February 13, 2023
How to Start a Restaurant: A Step-By-Step Guide
Wondering how to start a restaurant? Find out what you need to know in our step-by-step guide.
February 8, 2023
Restaurant Marketing 101: An Essential Guide
Find strategies to attract new customers and potentially increase revenue in this Restaurant Marketing 101 Guide.
February 6, 2023
How to Create a Great Restaurant Menu
Learn how to create a restaurant menu that fits your establishment’s cuisine and style in order to help attract your ideal customers.
January 30, 2023
How Much Can It Cost to Start a Restaurant?
If you’re interested in food entrepreneurship, you may be wondering: how much does it cost to start a restaurant? Here are some costs you can expect.
January 25, 2023
What Training Do You Need for a Career in the Hospitality Industry?
Hospitality training can includes education in operations, customer service, leadership, and finances.
January 24, 2023
How Much Money Can Restaurants Make?
How much money can restaurants make? Find out average revenue for various types of restaurants and how capacity, location, and menu make an impact.
January 16, 2023
How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan
An overview of how to write a restaurant business plan for foodservice entrepreneurs, from concept and menu planning to kitchen design and marketing.
January 4, 2023
Food Truck Marketing: A How-To Guide
Use this food truck marketing guide to build a presence for your business, both online and in a physical space. Tips for a website, social media, and more.
December 27, 2022
How Many Employees Does It Take to Run a Restaurant?
How many people to run a restaurant? The type, size, and service hours of your restaurant impact the answer.
December 21, 2022
What Is “Carbon Neutral” and Why Does It Matter in the Food Industry?
What is carbon neutral and how does it relate to food? We’ll explore these questions plus how to reduce and offset carbon emissions in the food world.
December 19, 2022
How to Train Your Restaurant Employees
Escoffier’s Work and Learn program can help restaurants educate employees with online degrees and diplomas, or with custom training programs.
November 30, 2022
How to Attract the Best Employees for Your Restaurant
Here’s how you can hire a stronger team for your restaurant business—and keep them longer.
October 25, 2022
8 Steps Restaurants Can Take to Prepare for Inflation
Tips to cut restaurant costs as everything from food to labor to utilities gets more expensive. Plus find out what’s contributing to worldwide inflation.
October 13, 2022
How Restaurants Get Michelin Stars: A Brief History of the Michelin Guide
A Michelin star rating is one of the most prestigious honors a restaurant can receive. Learn how restaurants get stars and how the Michelin Guide started.
September 1, 2022
Food Inflation: How Restaurants Can Adapt Their Menus to Rising Prices
Tips to fight food inflation that go beyond “raise your menu prices.” Revisit ingredients, pool your buying power, and streamline your dishes to cut costs.
August 10, 2022
5 Effective Ways Chefs Can Communicate With Wait Staff
Great chefs are also skilled communicators. Here are five ways chefs can improve communication with wait staff.
August 9, 2022
How to Communicate Effectively in the Kitchen
Check out these tips on how to communicate in the kitchen for both a productive and safe foodservice operation.
July 25, 2022
Sanitation Best Practices in Bakeries
Besides knowing how to produce breads and pastries, here are some ways bakers can keep their bakeries clean and sanitized.
July 22, 2022
How Chefs Can Manage Stress In a Professional Kitchen
There’s no denying a kitchen can be a stressful place to work. Here are ways chefs can manage stress in a professional kitchen.
July 15, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Becoming an Uber Eats Restaurant Partner
If you want to offer food delivery, consider working with a delivery company. Here are some of the pros and cons of becoming an Uber Eats restaurant partner.
July 8, 2022
Ghost Kitchens & Ghost Restaurants: What Are They and How Do You Start One?
Everything you need to know about ghost kitchens and ghost restaurants: an alternative restaurant model with lower startup and operating costs.
July 7, 2022
4 Keys to Running a Cottage Industry Bakery
Do you want to start a bakery business from home? Before you begin, consider these four tips to running a cottage industry bakery.
July 6, 2022
What Does a Restaurant Manager Do: Roles & Responsibilities
Restaurant management can be exciting and potentially lucrative. But what does a restaurant manager do, exactly? Let’s explore.
June 7, 2022
7 Apps For Restaurant Managers
Let’s face it: managing a restaurant can be tough work! Here are seven apps for restaurant managers that may make your job a little easier.
May 17, 2022
Culinary School vs. Working in a Kitchen: Which Should You Do First?
If you’re unsure whether you should get your culinary degree, let’s look at some reasons to attend culinary school – and some reasons to work in a kitchen.
April 20, 2022
6 Skills That All Restaurant Managers Need
As leaders in the restaurant world, managers are often well-rounded individuals. Here are 6 skills every great restaurant manager typically has.
April 1, 2022
How to Build a Delivery-Friendly Menu
If you want to properly serve customers looking for meals to-go, you’ll need to design a delivery-friendly menu. Here’s how to do just that.
March 10, 2022
What It Takes To Be An Executive Chef
Think you’ve got what it takes to be an executive chef? Find out how you can set yourself up for success in your culinary career.
March 8, 2022
How to Retain and Train Back of House Employees
Employee retention can be a challenge for restaurant managers. Get tips for keeping the people you’ve got, plus how you can work with Escoffier for better training.
February 25, 2022
What Is Mise en Place and Why Is It So Important to Chefs?
The French term “mise en place” is an important concept for every chef to understand. Learn how mastering this practice can lead to a more organized kitchen.
February 8, 2022
How to Hire Restaurant Employees Who Want a Career (Not Just a Job)
If you’re a restaurant manager, you know how costly turnover can be. Here are some tips for hiring long-term employees you can count on.
January 18, 2022
What is Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management?
Hospitality and restaurant operations management focuses on the logistics of foodservice, hiring, training, and guest experience. Here's an in-depth look.
January 10, 2022
Career Options for Ex-Chefs
Looking for a culinary career change? Here are some popular options for those who want to hang up the chef's hat and try something new.
October 15, 2021
