Want to know the secret ingredient that can burn your bottom line—before customers take a sip, or bite? It’s design! Poor design can be a recipe for disaster. Design Basics Some key restaurant and bar design elements include lighting, music, layout, bathroom fixtures, and flooring. These visual statements and subtle touches give a space ambiance […]
Before we talk trends, let’s cover some restaurant uniform basics. A great restaurant uniform is the perfect blend of fashion and function. You’ll want something stylish that keeps your staff comfortable enough to work through a long shift. Pastoral restaurant owner Todd Winer originally outfitted employees in long white aprons. He then realized the heavy, […]
We all know handwashing is essential to good hygiene. It’s even more important when you’re serving food and beverages to customers. However according to the CDC, food workers wash their hands when they should only 1 out of 3 times. This can be a major health and business concern, especially when washing your hands often […]
Drive-thru is back and better than ever! And it’s not just being used by fast-food companies. Fast-casual chains like Panera and Chipotle have also added drive-thru to select locations. Why Customers Prefer Drive-Thru COVID-19 may have scared Americans away from restaurants, but drive-thru is bringing them back. Many customers simply feel safer in their cars. […]
Your furniture should complement your restaurant’s décor. Sounds simple enough, yet sometimes it’s tricky to get right. Luckily, we have some pro tips that will help you get creative with hostess stand ideas and refine your furniture search for your restaurant design or redesign. Stick to Your Goals You can avoid mismatched pieces by sticking […]
COVID-19 has led to restrictions on indoor dining. But here’s the good news! These limitations have launched an outdoor dining renaissance. Cities across the country are allowing restaurants to add or expand street-side dining with pop-up patios and parking lot tables. In some urban hotspots like Pasadena and New York governments are even closing miles […]
Whether your state is reopening or never closed, you’re likely finding new ways to make sure that your staff is protected and give your customers peace of mind. A new blog post from The Valet Spot explores some of the guidelines for operating in the midst of the pandemic as well as some products that […]
This information was last updated on March 18, 2020, at 3:32 pm At this time, The Hostess Station will continue to receive and process orders. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 developments and taking precautionary steps to curb the virus. The Hostess Station office staff is working from home. Warehouse staff is working in accordance with […]
Christmas, New Year’s… Here come the holidays—and the holiday parties! During the season retailers earn from 20% – 40% of their yearly income, while restaurants and other venues boost profits hosting holiday celebrations for offices, businesses and families. Right now, these customers are planning their celebrations and deciding which establishment should host them. When they’re […]
No matter how your 2019 is going, as a restaurant operator, you’re likely always looking for strategic ways to give your customers more of what they want and to stand out from your competitors. In a recent post titled 5 Restaurant Predictions For 2020, Restaurant Business Online summarizes data from sister company Technomic in hopes […]
Due to extremely high order volume and freight carrier dealys, please expect longer than normal lead times. Call us at 877-941-0517 if you need your hostess stand by a specific date. We recommend placing your orders early to build in the delays. Dismiss