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January 12, 2026
Technology, Business
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The Behind-the-Scenes Systems That Keep ...

Discover five proven restaurant systems, from POS to scheduling and inventory, that streamline order flow, staffing, and guest experience for smoother service.

The Behind-the-Scenes Systems That Keep Restaurants Running Smoothly
January 1, 2026
Business
Daily Rail Staff
What are the Biggest Hidden Energy Wasters in ...

Discover the biggest hidden energy wasters in your restaurant and ways to limit energy waste. Consider the importance of sustainability in restaurants.

What are the Biggest Hidden Energy Wasters in Your Restaurant?
December 15, 2025
Marketing
Daily Rail Staff
How to Build a Strong Brand Identity for Your ...

Building a strong restaurant brand goes beyond the logo. It also includes how your staff interacts with guests, your value and mission, and more.

How to Build a Strong Brand Identity for Your Restaurant
December 5, 2025
Business
Daily Rail Staff
Compact Kitchen: Maximizing Efficiency in ...

The rise of urban dining and small-format restaurants means operators have less space to utilize. Here are tips for building a world-class compact kitchen are your restaurant.

Compact Kitchen: Maximizing Efficiency in Minimal Restaurant Footprints
November 25, 2025
Business
Daily Rail Staff
Leveraging Local Partnerships to Expand Your ...

Learn all about leveraging local partnerships to expand your reach and grow your business through collaboration and community impact.

Leveraging Local Partnerships to Expand Your Restaurant’s Reach
Justin Aucoin
March 21, 2016
Customers

Court: Serial 'dine-and-dash' thief banned from restaurants

Justin Aucoin
March 21, 2016
Customers
Court: Serial 'dine-and-dash' thief banned from restaurants

A UK court has ordered a serial dine-and-dasher from eating at any further sit-down restaurants after admitting to racking up huge tabs and not paying.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/12183191/Dine-and-dash-thief-banned-from-restaurants-by-court-as-he-cannot-be-trusted-to-pay.html

Tagged: Bad customers, dine-and-dash

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 21, 2016
Rail Hacks

Taste your food daily [Hack #011]

Andrew I Jaffee
March 21, 2016
Rail Hacks

Do you even know what your own restaurant's food tastes like? Don't find out the coleslaw is bad the hard way. 

Tagged: Restaurant Hacks, restaurant operations, food industry, quality assurance

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 21, 2016
Customers

Why your restaurant sucks when it’s slow and it’s your fault!

Andrew I Jaffee
March 21, 2016
Customers
Why your restaurant sucks when it’s slow and it’s your fault!

The first step to fixing any mistake is admitting you have one. Restaurant managers need to admit to themselves that their service is subpar when business is slow.

Tagged: Bad service, Staff Management, Slow service, restaurant reviews

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 18, 2016
Technology, Business

Six tactics to improve your restaurant’s cybersecurity

Andrew I Jaffee
March 18, 2016
Technology, Business
Six tactics to improve your restaurant’s cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an often overlooked but important piece of a restaurant's business. Here are six easy steps that restaurants can take to bolster their security and keep their business safe.

Tagged: Cybersecurity, Restaurant technology, Apple, FBI, iPhone, Cloud computing, PCI compliance, Staff Management

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 18, 2016
Rail Hacks

Save money, use Hootsuite to manage social media [Hack #010]

Andrew I Jaffee
March 18, 2016
Rail Hacks

Managing your restaurant's social media accounts doesn't need to break the bank.

Tagged: Restaurant hack, Social Media, HootSuite, Restaurant Hack

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David Weinfeld
March 18, 2016
Business, Technology

How to be a more knowledgeable restaurant operator

David Weinfeld
March 18, 2016
Business, Technology
How to be a more knowledgeable restaurant operator

Knowledge is power. How much do you truly know about your restaurant's business?

Tagged: restaurant operators, Upserve, Swipely, restaurant technology, restaurant operations

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 18, 2016
Business, Customers, Marketing

Our readers respond: A ‘not so happy hour’ my ass!

Andrew I Jaffee
March 18, 2016
Business, Customers, Marketing
Our readers respond: A ‘not so happy hour’ my ass!

Last week we published a piece entitled 'A Not So Happy Hour.' One of our readers wrote a thought provoking retort. Here it is in it's entirety. 

Tagged: Happy Hour, Bad customers, Good service, Bad service

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 17, 2016
Business, Infographic

The real cost of restaurant staff turnover: $146,600/Annually

Andrew I Jaffee
March 17, 2016
Business, Infographic
The real cost of restaurant staff turnover: $146,600/Annually

Staff turnover isn't just costing you top talent, it's also bleeding your bar or restaurant dry of major profits.

Tagged: Staff Management, War for Talent, restaurant management, restaurant industry, Infographic

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 17, 2016
Business, Marketing

Is your restaurant mobile ready? [Slideshow]

Andrew I Jaffee
March 17, 2016
Business, Marketing
Is your restaurant mobile ready? [Slideshow]

It's important to make sure your digital presence and brand is clear and consistent among all channels and that they're optimized for mobile consumption.

Tagged: Mobile devices, Web site, bar & restaurants, digital reputation

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Andrew I Jaffee
March 17, 2016
Rail Hacks

Collect patron email addresses [Hack #009]

Andrew I Jaffee
March 17, 2016
Rail Hacks

Email is still king when it comes to connecting to your diners on a consistent basis.

Tagged: Restaurant hack, Customer Service, Good service, social media, restaurant marketing

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