So, I’m a travel-bug who also happens to appreciate a good brew. Coincidentally, it’s also fun to travel around the East Coast. Where did my travels land me this time? I found myself in this bar. Conveniently located in bustling downtown Williston, VT, Goodwater Brewery is home to good beer, good people, and a good bartender. Meet the bartender at Goodwater Brewery. The Bartender I knew I wanted to explore […]
Fliptable enjoys hearing real-life stories from those in the restaurant industry. Not only are their stories interesting, they are real. No reservations needed to help support restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past several months thousands of restaurants across North America have shown significant strength. The support and generosity is evident as restaurants around the U.S. battle the pandemic. Fliptable believes it’s time to shine a light on their […]
Woah! Psychology in the restaurant industry? Why yes. As early as the early 40’s and 50’s consumer psychology emerged. Contrary to popular belief, a successful restaurant isn’t always one that profits millions. Through discovery, some of the most successful restaurants today are thriving not only because they profit millions, but rather, these restaurants chose to adopt the desire to discover and understand human nature. Today, it is important to know […]
So, your business operations have changed. Your BOH and FOH due to COVID-19 has undergone a makeover. Now what? How do you keep your staff? After having to lay off employees to keep your overhead low and revenue even, you are wondering how to keep your employees engaged today. The answers aren’t always clear, but first-things-first, you must keep your staff motivated and positive. Colleges and universities around-the-world study the […]
Whether you want to learn or not, you don’t need to work in tall buildings to gain valuable real-life, transferable skills. Today, the restaurant industry employs 10% of the population. Education aside, there are valuable lessons you learn by surrounding yourself with a diversified group of people. Dive deeper into what a local chef learned in the restaurant industry. One of the coolest aspects about this particular industry is that […]
I know we’re in the middle of a global pandemic and not many people are considering opening a restaurant franchise right now, but let’s think positive! COVID-19 won’t last forever and people still need to eat regardless of what’s going on around them. Restaurants are still profiting and many have changed their business models and menus in order to stay in business. It’s an ever-evolving industry and now more than […]
1 out of every 10 Americans employed today are employed by the restaurant industry. Restaurant operations are at a lull right now during COVID-19. The need for BOH and FOH service remains. There has been a halt in expansion overall. However, now, there’s a greater emphasis on acquiring quality help vs. temporary hires. It costs a significant amount of money and takes up valuable time to hire and onboard employees. […]
What’s cooler than cool and ice cold? A tapped beer in a chilled mug. What’s stranger than fiction? Starbucks intentionally operates at a loss to not come across as competitive in the market. That’s what’s so great about the world we live in. The WWW (world wide web) gives us access to interesting facts to gain valuable knowledge. The Fliptable team is hard-at-work, building an awesome and revolutionary mobile app […]
First, you may wonder: what is QR? QR is a tech and touch-less and contact-less technology that is rapidly making its way into the restaurant industry. Prior to COVID-19, touching menus and screens was a “thing.” Now, there’s an attraction to touch less and be serviced more. The growth of QR in the restaurant industry is a clear indicator that technology is inevitably opening up easier and cleaner ways to […]
Back in March, a call-to-action to assist the restaurant industry began. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was rolled out under the CARES Act. Stress placed on restaurant owners to stay afloat amidst the pandemic grew. However, resilience stepped in by independently created groups like the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). The IRC asked for change. Here’s how the PPP has helped restaurants around the U.S. With the dedication from the IRC […]