There is a lot of competition in the restaurants space, and if you include fast food and franchise businesses, the numbers nearly double in size. So how do you stand out in such a crowded and competitive space? The answer is having a strong restaurant brand. In fact, you’re probably already aware of the restaurants […]

Performing a bar stock take in the licensed premises helps to reduce stock shrinkage and maintain your businesses gross profit. The pub trade is a very liquid industry so keeping a close eye on your stock is vital. A good stocktakers will be able to tell you the extent of your stock short falls and […]

Managers in the hospitality industry should understand marketing and branding. Hospitality marketing prepares future managers with the knowledge needed to ensure that their company, whether it is a well established hotel or a new restaurant, understands the way consumers think. This is extremely important, because the consumer drives the hospitality industry. Understanding the mind of […]

Every summer the Irish pub already creates 12,000 seasonal jobs VFI research outlines how an additional 5,000 seasonal jobs are expected to be created this summer. This means a total of 17,000 jobs are set to be created this summer Rising tourism numbers are generating this seasonal employment Publicans at the 2016 VFI AGM call […]

Pubs and clubs are thought of by people as a place to hang out with their friends and socialize. People expect the atmosphere to be light and friendly. That is why one of the most important aspects of running a bar is to make sure that your staff is using proper teamwork techniques while working. […]