Trends & Innovation (2)
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![How This Restaurant Uses QR Codes and Pooled Tips to Boost Wages and Customer Satisfaction](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/anthony_valletta_wc_horizontal_dm4cbd.jpg)
How This Restaurant Uses QR Codes and Pooled Tips to Boost Wages and Customer Satisfaction
by Grace Dickinson
We chat with Bartaco president Anthony Valletta about the restaurant chain's recent staffing model shift and how it’s paying off.
![What to Know Before Launching a Restaurant Meal Kit Program](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-kampus-production-6297639_qfccvb.jpg)
What to Know Before Launching a Restaurant Meal Kit Program
by Grace Dickinson
Meal kits are now trendier than ever before. Here's what you should consider before introducing a meal kit program through your restaurant.
![10 Steps Restaurant Operators Can Take Now to Prepare for a Potential Recession](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-fauxels-3184292_tp3psq.jpg)
10 Steps Restaurant Operators Can Take Now to Prepare for a Potential Recession
by Grace Dickinson
How to protect your restaurant financially, whether a recession hits or not
![Are Ghost Kitchens a Stepping Stone to Opening a Brick and Mortar?](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MIlly_s-16_naapcy-1.jpg)
Are Ghost Kitchens a Stepping Stone to Opening a Brick and Mortar?
by Grace Dickinson
Operators weigh in on the pros and cons of starting a brand as a virtual restaurant, when the future goal is to open a brick and mortar.
![Is a Self-Serve Wine & Beer Tap System Right for Your Restaurant?](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unnamed_uoacjz.png)
Is a Self-Serve Wine & Beer Tap System Right for Your Restaurant?
by Grace Dickinson
We break down the pros and cons of investing in a self-serve beer and wine tap system.
![Why This Restaurant Consultant Believes Sustainability Should be a Core Component of Operations](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Frank_bl7h37.jpg)
Why This Restaurant Consultant Believes Sustainability Should be a Core Component of Operations
by Back of House Team
Restaurant consultant and veteran operator Frank Klein on why he believes it's crucial that every operator pay close attention to their environmental footprint, plus his advice on how to do so.
![Bubble Dining: Should Your Restaurant Use Bubble Tents for Outdoor Dining?](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-yan-krukov-4965339_avrtwv.jpg)
Bubble Dining: Should Your Restaurant Use Bubble Tents for Outdoor Dining?
by Back of House Team
The bubble tent was a welcome savior for many restaurants in late 2020. Should you invest in them long-term?
![A Guide to Text Message Recruiting and Hiring for Restaurants](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-linkedin-sales-navigator-1251855_ql4hlk.jpg)
A Guide to Text Message Recruiting and Hiring for Restaurants
by Grace Dickinson
A look at how, why, and when to use text messaging to recruit and hire new employees in the restaurant industry
![How to Spot a Fake Google Restaurant Review and What to Do if You Receive One](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-mikhail-nilov-7683716_ffxoic.jpg)
How to Spot a Fake Google Restaurant Review and What to Do if You Receive One
by Grace Dickinson
How to manage online customer reviews and what to do if you suspect a fake Google review
![The Pros & Cons of Cloud Kitchens & Ghost Kitchens](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-rene-asmussen-2544829_agla1l.jpg)
The Pros & Cons of Cloud Kitchens & Ghost Kitchens
by Back of House Team
Is this restaurant model right for your business? We walk you through the emerging world of ghost kitchens to help you decide.
![How Restaurants Can Benefit From Working With a Food Photographer](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AM-Knizek-Photo_ycyrkg.jpg)
How Restaurants Can Benefit From Working With a Food Photographer
by Grace Dickinson
What you need to know when hiring a food photographer, plus how to maximize your investment at the actual shoot.
![The 7 Best Restaurant Franchises to Buy or Own](https://backofhouse.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-alexandro-david-1787176_hwk33a.jpg)
The 7 Best Restaurant Franchises to Buy or Own
by Back of House Team
Breaking down the costs and benefits of some of America's most popular and up-and-coming restaurant franchises.