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Restaurant management training is so important to your restaurant’s success because you can’t do it all. You have to make your managers accountable. When your management team knows what the job is, how to do it and how well you want it done… you have a management team that gets things done, meets expectations and ultimately makes you money and makes you happy. So how do you get that for your restaurant? It starts with: A job description  that clearly states what the job is, how to do it and how well you want it done. A restaurant management training system  that ensures that they learn it so clearly when going through training, that they can do it on their own without supervision or help after training is complete. A restaurant budget  that gives management a target to shoot for and gives them a road map to what systems need to be put into place to achieve those numbers. A weekly/monthly budget variance report  comparing budget to actual numbers giving management a clear

Foodlyus is a premium brand which is currently franchising in India. Foodlyus headquartered in Bhatinda was established in 1999 and since then operates thirty-five outlets across India. Foodlyus has various types of outlets that you can open if you choose to invest, which includes both sit-down and quick service models. The brand additionally offers operating manuals, expert guidance from head office, billing systems, and on-field assistance for the franchisee. Offering a high profit margin at a low investment cost along with excellent support, you can own a Foodlyus in 7 lakhs, should you choose to invest. To know more about this brand’s investment details, visit our website selectdine.com to know more. 

Most shopping malls and multiplexes have food courts these days and is usually a place to hang out for a lot of us post watching a movie or after some good retail therapy. They generally offer a lot of options when it comes to food stalls ranging from finger food to a proper meal (main course) to deserts; you name it and you have it! The options are countless!  Inorbit Mall Food Court: The place has an entire floor dedicated to food! The food stalls are huge in number and have stalls right from KFC, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Café Coffee Day’ Baskin Robbins and Dominos to restaurants like Fusion 9, Village, Swaadh, The Bowl House and Four seasons and many more; the list is endless! Pricing is quite affordable and service is quick too. It has a spacious seating and never seems to be too crowded in spite of half of the city’s crowd nesting there especially on weekends. Cusino Food Court Cusino shares its space effectively (kind of drive in) with Swadist, Khatta meetha ch

Evaluating and shopping for a new restaurant POS system can be a challenging experience for anyone. There are so many point of sale solutions on the market these days that you don't know where to begin. One thing is for sure; you don’t want to wait until the last minute to purchase your new POS system. You want to give yourself plenty of time to research and compare the functions and features of the different systems you’re considering buying. Also, it can take some time to get your system installed and for you to learn the POS software, so expect the process to take at least 3-4 weeks in general. When comparing point of sales system, you’ll want to make sure the system is the best fit for your restaurant concept. For instance, you might not want to purchase a POS dedicated for a small quick service cafe if you’re running a busy restaurant and bar. The two different systems may look the same with a touchscreen display, but the front of house and back of house software could

Café Frespresso is a premium brand which is currently franchising in India. Café Frespresso headquartered in Vapi was established in 2009 and since then operates thirty five outlets across India. Café Frespresso has various types of outlets that you can open if you choose to invest, which includes both sit-down and quick service models. The brand additionally offers operating manuals, expert guidance from head office, billing systems, and on-field assistance for the franchisee. Offering a high profit margin at a low investment cost along with excellent support, you can own Café Frespresso in 15 lakhs, should you choose to invest. To know more about this brand’s investment details, visit our website to know more.

Hyderabad is a city loaded with famous monuments and exciting things to do but most of all it is a destination that delights the satiates the foodie inside you!  Best restaurants in Hyderabad  have been listed for you to choose the one that best fits your taste.  So while you are at exploring the historical sites and monuments of the city, we lay down the top restaurants, diners, and cafes in the city of Hyderabad to make your search for delicious meals easy and accessible. 1. AB’s Absolute Barbecue This is one of the best dine out restaurants in Hyderabad that serves the famous ‘wish grill’. It’s fun ambience and quick service makes it a jam-packed restaurant, so making prior reservations would be a prudent choice. It has two outlets in the city, equally good, so you can choose from the one nearest you. The diners particularly appraise the ambience of the restaurant that is suitable for friends and family alike. 2. Almond House Looking for a place to satiate your sweet too

With so many culinary options and different dining styles available to customers these days, competition in the restaurant industry is fiercer than ever. To build a thriving, successful, and long-term business in food service, restaurateurs have to start getting creative to make their restaurants stand out from the competition. Whether you’re opening a new spot for foodies or have been running a restaurant for years, here are some ways to make your restaurant stand out. BOOST YOUR CURB APPEAL Most restaurateurs have already adopted the essential mantra: Location. Location. Location. While having an optimal street address is important to the success of your business, it’s time to extend that idea one step further to truly help you stand out. While location is a crucial first step, standing out from all other business on your street means boosting your curb appeal. What do we mean by that? Curb appeal to real estate marketing what presentation and plating is to a top-tier chef

Cream & Fudge is a premium brand which is currently franchising in India. Cream & Fudge headquartered in Bengaluru was established in 2006 and since then operates fifty outlets across India. Cream & Fudge has various types of outlets that you can open if you choose to invest, which includes both sit-down and quick service models. The brand additionally offers operating manuals, expert guidance from head office, billing systems, and on-field assistance for the franchisee. Offering a high profit margin at a low investment cost along with excellent support, you can own a Cream & Fudge in 25 lakhs, should you choose to invest. To know more about this brand’s investment details, visit our website selectdine.com or call us to know more.

There are those fancy Bakers with their super fancy fondants and we can’t get enough of their baked goodies. Their  c akes,  p astries and  c ookies are to die for. But then there is the other kind of  bakery . The one who brings up nostalgic memories of a childhood gone by where we saved every paise to buy that particular honey cake which just melts in your mouth. One whiff of the aroma of these local bakeries in the evening signifies it’s time for that chai and egg puff. People throng like bees to honey and if you’ve ever tasted some of the freshly baked goodies and you will know why.  Here we have picked out for you 8 Local Bakeries in Bangalore. 1. Albert Bakery   The 112-year-old bakery is easily the city’s oldest and has been upholding a gastronomical tradition over the decades. 2.  All Saints They serve some delicious baked pastries and their puffs are a must-try.  3.  Thoms Bakery You need to taste their plum cakes here! 4.  Koshy’s Bakery Head to Ko

As a restaurant manager, part of your value to a company comes from your ability to “manage” certain metrics leading to service excellence and store profitability. Metrics such as Food Cost, Labor, and Ticket Times are things for which you are compensated for managing, monitoring and improving. While some restaurant managers think they are also to manage the people in their charge, the exceedingly successful managers realize they are to “manage” things and “lead” their people. The following are important factors of leadership every manager desiring to succeed and excel should master: 1. UNWAVERING COURAGE  - This attribute is based upon your knowledge of your abilities, and of your function within the restaurant. No staff member wishes to be dominated by a manager who lacks self-confidence and courage. No intelligent employee will be dominated by such a leader very long. 2. SELF-CONTROL  - The manager who cannot control himself/herself, particularly under pressure, can never

Pepper Fry is a premium brand which is currently franchising in India. House of Candy headquartered in Thane was established in 1933 and since then operates sixty-five outlets across India. Pepper Fry has various types of outlets that you can open if you choose to invest, which includes both sit-down and quick service models. The brand additionally offers operating manuals, expert guidance from head office, billing systems, and on-field assistance for the franchisee. Offering a high profit margin at a low investment cost along with excellent support, you can own a Pepper Fry in 50 lakhs, should you choose to invest. To know more about this brand’s investment details, visit our website selectdine.com or call us to know more.

The locals of Bhubaneswar love their food. Very similar to Bengali food, the Odia cuisine also uses plenty of mustard oil, goes easy on spice, and features plenty of fish and meat. There’s also a big street food culture, with vendors dotting the roads every evening, selling local favourites such as dahibara aloodum and gupchup. 1. Dahibara Aloodum Ask any local in Bhubaneswar what their favourite snack item is, and the answer will likely be Dahibara Aloodum. The dish is basically the dahi vada with a spicy sauce (for that extra punch, asks the food vendor to add a bit of pudina chutney). Dahibara Aloodum is best eaten garnished with onions, coriander, chilli powder and cumin powder. Every evening and on weekends, you’ll find chaat vendors selling this item in markets and at popular junctions in the city. 2. Bara Wadas are very popular throughout India. In Odisha, though, it is called Bara. The Bara is made using black dal or urad dal and is deep fried till the outer la

Typically this means you spend every Sunday night and early Monday morning counting. At first you dread this because it means doing something you hate four to five times a month rather than just once. But you soon realize the positives, such as the ability to react to fluctuations in cost weekly rather than monthly. Frankly, after a month has passed, there is nothing you can do about over-ordering food. But with weekly inventory, you can see the overages right away. It also gives you a week with a precise calculation that lines up with your weekly schedules to give you an up-to-date prime cost number you can react to. Another bonus to completing your restaurant inventory weekly and on a Sunday night is you’re counting your inventory at a time when your shelves are at their emptiest. Counting on a weekly basis also forces you to be more organized. It forces you to get rid of those products you count week after week but never use because they are from an old menu or special ite

The Wadapav Cafe is a premium brand which is currently franchising in India. The Wadapav Cafe headquartered in Pune was established in 2001 and since then operates seventy-five outlets across India. The Wadapav Cafe has various types of outlets that you can open if you choose to invest, which includes both sit-down and quick service models. The brand additionally offers operating manuals, expert guidance from head office, billing systems, and on-field assistance for the franchisee. Offering a high profit margin at a low investment cost along with excellent support, you can own The Wadapav Cafe in 15 lakhs, should you choose to invest. To know more about this brand’s investment details, visit our website selectdine.com or call us to know more.