In this new world of always connected, there are two kinds of restaurants. We’re not talking about price points....
Archive for category: Restaurants & Bars
“Hey Bartender…” Commentary on Bar and Restaurant Terminology
Jim Coyle, , Blog, Restaurants & Bars, 1Terminology, jargon and nicknames are the vital organs that keep groups who share unique experiences going. Listen in on...
You made your reservation for the special day, now get the skinny on the top 5 things to keep...
Service Trends Fusion: Combining Restaurant Service Data and Consumer Trends into a Secret Sauce
Jim Coyle, , Blog, Research Reports, Restaurants & Bars, 0Using 2013 data from over 6,000 unique evaluations at 755 restaurants in 90 countries, Coyle analyzed 3,606 standards across...
The Sixth Man at Five Guys: Impromptu Fast Food Mystery Shopping
Jim Coyle, , Blog, Restaurants & Bars, 1I am a service junkie. You will often find me watching. Watching a car dealer handle exasperated customers in...
Why has hotel dining gotten so much better over the last 10 years? The main reason is that hotel...
Tips from a Mystery Wine Shopper: An Open Letter to Restaurateurs Who Sell Wine
Jim Coyle, , Blog, Restaurants & Bars, 0Think a mystery wine shopper – or any customer – is going to take any chances on your hand-picked...
Hospitality 101 comes with a multitude of acronyms and customer service rules that can be applied in any business...
In your next staff meeting, take a lesson from Big Data. Hint: Personalized service matters.
Jim Coyle, , Blog, Hotels & Resorts, Marketing Research, Restaurants & Bars, 3When people call our restaurants and book rooms at our hotels, they would be less likely to cancel if...
Do you feel pressure to tip even after getting poor service? I do.
Jeff Gurtman, , Blog, Restaurants & Bars, 1I just saw this NBC News article come across my news feed this morning and it struck a...