Local Businesses are Customer-Focused Here’s why it’s important to support local businesses. Supporting local businesses in your state is beneficial for your local economy, and provides you with better customer service. Local businesses are typically smaller and more community-focused, which can translate into more personalized and attentive customer service. Bigger isn’t always better.  Business Owners Live and Work In The Community Often run by people who live and work in the community, local businesses have a better understanding of your needs and preferences. These types of businesses ..read more

Provide Fantastic Food and Learn to Connect with Your Customers It’s no surprise the restaurant industry is a competitive landscape. If you’re a restaurant owner, it’s important to provide great plates. However, what’s equally important is knowing who your customers are and what they want. Are you creating delectable dishes and still struggling to connect with those you serve? Here are some tips on how to understand your restaurant customers. Ask For Feedback From Your Customers Whenever Possible Now, it appears fans and customers flock to your social media posts to comment, share, and like. U ..read more

A Restaurant Job is a Challenge Worth Accepting As someone who worked in the restaurant industry, I can tell you that it was challenging at times, but incredibly rewarding. There’s a different kind of work ethic and maturity you gain by entering into an industry at the bottom and working your way up. Unlike most jobs, the restaurant space is unique in that it likes for you to prove yourself. There’s nothing wrong with that methodology, especially when you think about the skills you will learn. I won’t lie, you have to have thick skin to succeed. If you can put in the hard work, dedication, and ..read more

What to Expect Dining Out in The New Year Alright, the New Year is quickly approaching (days away)! Restaurants are still thriving and consumers are still making plans to enjoy the dining out experience. As a new year begins, we’ve put together a simple list of what you may expect dining out in the new year. First, it’s important to appreciate the experience as a whole. Remember, there’s a lot of work that goes into making your dining experience positive. Don’t forget to thank the waitstaff, bartender, and give credit to the chef. Tip your waitstaff accordingly, and provide welcoming feedback ..read more

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the festive season of Christmas is upon us. Are you searching for delicious cocktails to celebrate with? Look no further, as we’ve compiled a list of festive Christmas cocktails to enjoy this Holiday season. Merry Martinis To start off, try a classic Cranberry Martini. This delightful holiday drink combines vodka, simple syrup, cranberry juice, and lime juice, shaken and served up in a martini glass. A hint of tartness and sweetness makes this a well-received festive cocktail. Nothing says “Christmas” like a Peppermin ..read more

Food Creates a Sense of Community and Connection Food and family during the holidays go hand in hand. From holiday feasts to barbecue gatherings, there is something special about sharing a meal with our loved ones. Food has the power to bring people together, creating a sense of community and connection. Whether it’s cooking a recipe handed down through generations or creating something new, food is a way to express love and appreciation. Memories of Our Childhood Come Back to Us Through Food For many cultures, food is not just sustenance, but a way of life. Around the world, families bond ove ..read more

5 Ways to Promote Your Job Posting and Stand Out to Candidates Chances are, as a restaurant owner, you’ve spent time posting numerous jobs only to not get a single response to your request. We hear from some of our restaurant partners, that “Craigslist is “creepy.” “Indeed doesn’t understand customer service.” The list goes on. Not only does posting a job take time, but now, and more than ever, you have to include the correct information to attract a job seeker. Posting a job can be cumbersome, especially if you’re a restaurant owner and prefer to skip to getting someone in the door to help. H ..read more

Where Are The Job Seekers?  It’s not a secret that every single industry out there is struggling to find job seekers. Whether it’s because they’ve decided to change careers, or because they have decided to take a hiatus from their responsibilities professionally and chosen to focus on their personal life. Whatever the reason, it’s not just the restaurant industry we see facing this challenge. Every company, whether corporate, Fortune 500, middle-market, or ma’ and pop,’ every space is asking itself, “where are the job seekers?” This isn’t an easy question to answer but what we at Fliptabl ..read more

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The Hippo Press Posted by Angie Sykeny How did you come up with the idea for Fliptable? The concept came to fruition probably about two and a half years ago, just before Covid hit. I had a lot of restaurant experience growing up —that’s how I paid for my college tuition and books — and I had friends and family who owned inns and restaurants. … It was a natural segue … when I started traveling around the country as a business consultant, helping startup companies enter the market, I would always hear from restaurants that they had a problem finding qualified [workers] in a way that was a ..read more