Archive for January, 2009

Restaurant Doom — More Alcohol Taxes?

Welcome back!
“Here’s to Alcohol: the cause of, and the solution to, all of life’s problems” –Homer Smith

The economy is what it is and if restaurants don’t already have enough problems, look for state governments to raise alcohol taxes. The studies continue to come to the same conclusion - Alcohol taxes and prices affect drinking. When [...]


Restaurant Marketing: The Anti-Event

Here’s an interesting question that recently came in from a RunningRestaurants.com member…

“I have 2 days coming up in February where my business is greatly decreased (from average 80 covers down to 20) and I haven’t found a way to make it better.

We are a 60 seat white tablecloth, neighborhood restaurant, avg. check $50 per [...]