Restaurants & Foodservice
Fine dining restaurants rely on professional, attentive service. Master the art of hospitality with KaTom's guide to fine dining server etiquette.
Nutrition labeling requirements have evolved in recent years. KaTom covers the facts on FDA rules for restaurant nutrition information.
Learn more about food adulteration in restaurants across the country and how to avoid it in your establishment at KaTom.
eGift cards are extremely popular and provide instant, customizable gift options. KaTom covers how to offer eGift cards at your venue.
Soft drink sales in the U.S. have been declining steadily for years. Here's how you can help make up for lost sales in your restaurant.
Purchasing a restaurant fixer-upper may involve more than replacing equipment. Be sure to know the reputation of the business before you buy.
If you're buying an independent restaurant concept, include a non-compete clause in the sales contract for extra protection.
You get more than a dining room and a kitchen when you buy a restaurant. Avoid 3 major liabilities that bite prospective restaurateurs.
KaTom shares seven tips on starting your farm-to-fork menu and buying fresh, local food for your restaurant kitchen
Dale Mackey of Dale's Fried Pies discusses her experience building a commercial kitchen and getting the health department's approval.
KaTom teaches you how to avoid the kinds of oppressive lease agreements to which even the most diligent restaurateurs sometimes fall prey.
Another KaTom tip for buying a restaurant: If the pros aren't inspecting the equipment, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
KaTom's advice for buying a restaurant? If a seller can't show some credible flow, a buyer might let the opportunity go.
Labor shortages in the foodservice industry mean it's important to find and keep people who will help your business succeed.
The foodservice industry has stagiaires in place of interns, but the morality and legality of these workers have recently come into question.
QR codes for restaurant menus have swiftly gained popularity, but what are they, exactly? We'll delve into QR codes and their uses here.
Establishing restaurant fundraiser programs for local organizations can boost business and improve your relationship with the community.
Low wages and no paid sick days lead to foodservice employees working when they're ill. Is your sick policy impacting your food safety?
The movement to end tipping is controversial, but not new. KaTom looks at how and why some operators want to eliminate restaurant tips.
Though it can mean servers are more fairly compensated, some guests reject tips being included in meal totals as mandatory gratuity.
Is your restaurant too loud? John Calder helps businesses achieve the perfect balance between lively and loud.
Restaurant delivery can be a profitable but complicated endeavor. Should you stick with a third-party service or set up your own?
Need a better way to advertise or find jobs in the foodservice industry? These three job-matching websites want to help.
15 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Learn how to safely serve them and make your eatery a trusted allergy-friendly destination.