In the world of food service, sometimes we get wrapped up in the day to day operations and lose site of some important things, like, who we want to be. This is perfectly normal, but it can also be a perfect storm to unravel what we started out to create in the first place. In this episode we uncover some pitfalls, I am not saying don't serve cheese sticks or cheesecake, I am saying do not let them be your identity. Have some strong performers on your menu that showcase who you really are and what specialties you have mastered. The biggest pitfall in brand identity is allowing your distributor to have a bigger identity in your restaurant than you do.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

Restaurants should always strive to provide a wow experience. It is honestly the fastest way to become a successful restaurant. Let's take a deep dive on what it takes to provide a WOW experience.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

You own a restaurant, then you hire a new employee. What is your plan for training? Every restaurant should have a solid training program, regardless of size. Training is the best ingredient for ALL restaurants.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

You know the story, we go out to eat and a plate of fresh fried catfish sounds so good. So we order the catfish because that's what the menu said it was, but are we really getting American raised catfish? The only "true catfish" in America.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

As we wrap up this series we uncover who is to blame for food service issues in the restaurant industry. The answer will surprise you.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

Part 3 of the 6 part series. Let's take a dive into a food service sales reps day. Let's see what role they play in the industry issues.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

Episode 2 of a six part series on where is the smoking gun in the food service industry problems that operators face today. We are not blaming them for the problems that exist, I am simply shaking my head in disgust at some of their answers to the issues.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!

in this four part series we look at who everyone thinks the villain in the food service industry. In part one we look at food service manufacturers and what role they play in the issues facing operators in the industry.

Local Eats are the Best Eats!