New restaurants are opening in every part of town. There are an array of menu choices and concepts, some that mirror your own. So how can you compete with the new place? Most don’t have a lot of money for a big advertising campaign. You know some of your customers are...
How to increase your brand identity and bottom line with logo apparel Investing in retail apparel – the DOs and DON’Ts Hawaii is a tourist economy and t-shirts are the easiest most sought out souvenirs to bring home. Many successful restaurants, from individual to...
Keeping your restaurant busy and profitable is a big job. Valpak can help! We can connect you to your customers with everything from print ads, web pages, to online and mobile coupons. We have a long history of helping to fill restaurant tables. For over 30 years...
Hawaii’s population is diverse, with needs, desires and motivations that can vary wildly among generations. Zeroing in on what different age groups look for in a local restaurant can give you a distinct competitive advantage and guide you in creating messaging that...
One of the best and most effective ways to keep your foods safe in any operation is proper handwashing and glove usage. Over 85% – let me repeat that – 85% – of foodborne illness are connected to improper handwashing/glove usage. Does your staff know this...
On Monday, March 20, 2017 at The Kahala Hotel and Resort, over 200 Hawaii Restaurant Association members and guests were in attendance to witness over 40 employees of various Hawaii restaurants and food service companies receive awards during the Employee Appreciation...