Why is menu design important? What is menu design? What is a good menu design? These questions come up in client meetings. Regularly. Whether in talks to develop a concept, expand, or staffing a client’s restaurant or hospitality business, the … read more
Dan Simons knows good business. Our founder, and co-owner of Farmers Restaurant Group, recently announced an investment in an online marketplace for office catering that works to connect independent chefs looking to build their brands and businesses with office teams … read more
According to the FBI’s Cyber Crime Division, cyber intrusions are becoming more commonplace, more dangerous, and more sophisticated. So has cyber crime in the hospitality industry. Hackers are determined (and adept) at putting you, your guests, and your employees at … read more
We love food trucks. The innovation. The global flavors. The passion. The heart and soul of small business ventures at their best. The time and effort it takes to set up shop successfully, every day. All of it. Mobil food … read more
We were thrilled to recently partner with client Farmers Restaurant Group’s Creative Director, Leah Browning Frankl, to talk Outstanding Spaces: Inviting Bar Design. Offering a creative overview of bar lighting design ideas and best practices, Leah outlined her top bar … read more
Always looking to shine a light on innovations in the restaurant and hospitality industry, we are particularly interested in smart business practices. Over the years, that has entailed unearthing the right systems and technology to fit our clients’ need to … read more
Standing out from the crowd in a competitive marketplace isn’t always easy. You’ve got the delicious food down. Your restaurant concept game is strong. Your service staff is attentive and personable. Win. Win. Win. But, differentiating your business from competitors … read more
As restaurant owners and operators sift through the growing number of Point of Sale (POS) options for their restaurant and hospitality businesses, it’s our job to help clients pinpoint the one that checks of the boxes that speak to their … read more
Since founding the Our Last Straw coalition last summer, our very own Dan Simons has been working to further the cause of eliminating the use of plastic straws across the DMV, and beyond. He has remained out in front working with … read more
As a featured guest on the acclaimed The Kojo Nnamdi Show, heard on Washington, D.C.’s NPR member-station WAMU 88.5, our very own Dan Simons was out in front today speaking to the coalition of DC area restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, … read more