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The Recipe of Success is a nationally recognized consulting firm that has held the "secret

07/31/2025

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Collaborating with local farms, brewers, or artisans creates unique offerings your competitors can’t replicate. It also builds community goodwill, enhances transparency, and supports the regional economy. Plus, guests love stories—especially the kind they can taste. Integrate local flair into your menu, events, or even retail.

Differentiation doesn’t have to be dramatic—it just has to be real.

07/30/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹—T𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆

A well-designed menu is more than a list—it’s your brand’s sales strategy in print (or on screen). Strategic placement, descriptive language, and pricing psychology all influence customer decisions. Done right, it drives upsells, improves table turn, and reinforces your concept. Don’t leave revenue on the table—design with intention.

Your menu should sell your story, not just your food.

07/29/2025

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀

Credit card processing fees have risen significantly in 2025, pressuring already slim margins. Some restaurants are experimenting with cash discounts or surcharges, while others are absorbing costs and adjusting menu pricing. Transparency and communication are key—customers understand fees better when they see the value behind them. Navigating these financial shifts requires both strategy and empathy.

🔗 Read the latest on surcharge trends: https://restaurant.org/education-and-resources/resource-library/credit-card-surcharges/

07/26/2025

No matter where I am, no matter what I do, food is at the center of everything. Celebrating family at every moment.

07/24/2025

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻

Ghost kitchens had their heyday—but now, consumer expectations are changing. Diners want digital convenience without compromising quality, consistency, or brand personality. Today’s top virtual concepts invest in packaging, loyalty programs, and even pop-up dine-in experiences to build credibility. If you’re running delivery-only, consider how you’re maintaining connection beyond the screen.

Staying relevant in this space means treating delivery like a brand, not a backup plan.

07/22/2025

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Technology is reshaping the restaurant industry, from AI-driven inventory systems to dynamic pricing models. Operators who adapt early are finding improved efficiency, less waste, and stronger guest insights. Tools like predictive ordering and automated scheduling reduce overhead and boost consistency. The future of hospitality is digital, and it’s already here.

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07/21/2025

July marks the halfway point of the year—an ideal time for restaurant operators to reflect, recalibrate, and refocus. Are your goals on track? Where are you overperforming, and where is there room to improve? This is the moment to revisit your budget, update your forecasts, and optimize staffing or inventory strategies for the back half of the year.

Use performance data, guest feedback, and team insights to fine-tune your operational playbook. A proactive check-in now sets you up for a stronger Q3 and Q4—and reduces costly surprises down the road.

07/18/2025

Enjoying lunch at today, sampling their new menu! Delicious!

07/17/2025

Your drinks menu should be more than an afterthought—it should drive engagement, revenue, and repeat visits. Signature cocktails, mocktails, or locally inspired pairings elevate your brand experience. Beverage programs are high-margin and high-impact when done right. Great drinks keep people talking—and returning.

Take the opportunity to showcase seasonal ingredients, spotlight local distilleries or non-alcoholic artisans, and offer your team training that turns servers into storytellers. A well-curated beverage program isn’t just about what’s in the glass—it’s about the memory it creates.

07/16/2025

Mid-summer lulls can feel unsettling—but they’re an opportunity in disguise. Use the downtime to streamline your systems, retrain staff, and test new menu items. Operators who focus on internal excellence during off-peak periods emerge stronger and more profitable. Treat slow weeks as your growth window.

07/15/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

As temperatures rise, so do the operational challenges. Prepare your team and facilities for heat surges with HVAC checks, cooling breaks, and hydration protocols. Refresh your summer menu with cooling dishes and high-margin cold beverages. Guest and team comfort is part of service excellence.

07/11/2025

The Department of Labor is intensifying audits in foodservice, with a focus on wage theft, misclassification, and improper tip pooling. Noncompliance doesn’t just cost money—it damages trust with your team and guests. Now is the time to review your payroll systems, job descriptions, and tip practices. Prevention beats penalties.

🔗 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd

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The Recipe of Success is a nationally recognized consulting firm that has held the “secret ingredient” to creating some of the best restaurants, fast casual dining venues, cafes, bars, bakeries and multifaceted catering and events businesses. Embracing a hands-on consultancy philosophy and an entrepreneurial spirt, The Recipe of Success provides profitable and executable solutions to private equity, owners and operators of restaurant companies. The boutique firm specializes in both launching new restaurant startups along with turnarounds for struggling or financially distressed operations by bringing fresh ideas to the table, including: concept development, food and beverage strategies, menu development, real estate brokerage, restaurant design and construction, operational procedures, marketing and staff training to drive guest frequency and maximize revenue. Since 2000, The Recipe of Success has legacy of success “menu” of over 150 major clients.

Prior to starting his consulting business in 2000, Mark spent 19 years in corporate and entrepreneurial organizations. Mark has opened over 300 new restaurant and retail locations in both the Corporate and Consulting phases of his career.