On the Fly
Ben Simmons is the CEO and Co-Founder of Table Needs and a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in software and food service. On the Fly is off the cuff advice from Ben while he is in the field working with restaurants every day on various topics that relate to the business of food. Tech built for your local restaurant. Table Needs offers POS systems including Online Ordering, Kitchen Displays, Menu Management, Order and Pay and more. Zero contracts. No Gimmicks. Top shelf customer support.
Episodes
Get your local community excited with these 8 restaurant promotion ideas! Discover effective strategies to market your restaurant and boost your local popularity. From hosting pop-up events to participating in local activities, offering neighborhood promotions, and leveraging digital marketing techniques, we've got you covered. Learn how to create a welcoming restaurant that your community will be proud to call their own. → Ge...
In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies for finding and hiring the best candidates for your business, including how to craft a compelling job description, conduct effective interviews, and use job application resources like Homebase to streamline the hiring process. Whether you're a seasoned restaurant owner or just starting out, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you build the perfect team. For more in...
Learn how to create a sustainable and environmentally-friendly restaurant with Table Needs. In this video, we discuss the importance of reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices in the food industry. According to Forbes, food systems generate 34% of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions, and the US alone wastes 119 billion pounds of food annually. We offer three practical tips to help you make a positive impact: create a s...
Running a food truck business is already challenging, and an unreliable internet connection only adds to the stress. How can you process credit card payments when your signal keeps disappearing? Learn about the most popular ways to connect your food truck to the internet and stay connected with your customers. Learn how we can help you get up and running with our simple, yet powerful POS that includes free digital menus, online or...
Description: In this video, we'll provide actionable tips on how to price your restaurant menu for profitability without turning customers away. We'll start by discussing the importance of creating a simple and descriptive menu that's easy to manage and sell. Then, we'll dive into menu pricing using a simple math formula and explore psychology tricks, such as ditching the dollar signs, ending prices with .95, and adding a flashy de...
Starting a restaurant? Here’s what you need to know about your first year as a restaurant owner.
In this video, you’ll learn lessons about:
- menu 101
- hiring staff
- creating systems
- restaurant finances
- restaurant marketing
- creating a community
Running a restaurant is tough, but Table Needs makes it easier.
Learn how we can help you get up and running with our simple, yet powerful POS that includes free digital menus, onlin...
Dreaming of opening a restaurant but not sure where to start? Maybe you decided on a name, set the menu, and your concept is fully baked.
What comes next?
For starters: a lot of paperwork.
In this video, you’ll learn what permits and licenses you need to make your restaurant business official. From a restaurant business license to an employee identification number to sign permits and health codes, after watching this video you’ll k...
Ben is visiting our partners in Utah. He rides with Matthew Mazankowski, CRO at Table Needs. They discuss marketing tips that independent restaurants can us to grow their business.
How do you know if sales have been healthy enough to justify my labor? Tracking sales per labor hour will help you better run your counter-service restaurant.
Simplifying your menu does more than just reduce kitchen chaos. Here are 3 BIG reasons why it’s time to tighten up your menu.
Something I have to explain to restauranteurs quite often is the concept of Contribution Margin. This is key to creating a business strategy, pricing your menu, and managing labor in the moment.
Loyalty programs and gift cards are great tools to boost your restaurant business – but only when introduced at the right time.
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