Understanding Restaurant Business Drivers

Understanding Restaurant Business Drivers

There are only two ways that you can organically grow restaurant same store sales year-over-year. 1.       More transactions 2.       Higher ticket Yes, it’s that simple. You can only grow restaurant sales organically by increasing transactions or ticket average. The...
Preventing Foodborne Illness – Glove Usage

Preventing Foodborne Illness – Glove Usage

Last month, we talked about proper handwashing. The next step in helping to prevent foodborne illness is proper glove usage. Gloves are available either as latex or vinyl, and powdered or powdered free. Preference is up to the Chef and staff, however, some people have...
The Best Water in the World from Hawaii for Hawaii

The Best Water in the World from Hawaii for Hawaii

Living Aloha & Being Pono Hawaii Volcanic Beverages is proud to announce the successful statewide launch of its ultra premium naturally alkaline artesian water brand.  The healthy and delicious Volcanic mineral water comes from a protected, deep and sustainably...
A Love Letter to Straws – by Hawaii Dental Service

A Love Letter to Straws – by Hawaii Dental Service

What would a tropical drink be without these decorative devices? Whether crazy or straight—straws certainly don’t suck. Other than the 24 hours following tooth removal, we don’t see any reason to skip on straws. Here’s why we love them:   Straws keep cavities out....
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month!

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month!

We have quickly approached the anniversary of the Hepatitis A outbreak that affected our local, Hawaii community back in May of last year. This was a [detrimental occurrence] that weighed heavily on local restaurants; seriously impacting sales, staffing, and, in some...