Today's Independent Restaurant Business Tip

for . Make a point of scheduling a check of all lighting, (IN and OUT)! Some owner operators get so tied up inside their restaurant that they never take a stroll outside the building. I recall one marginally successful restaurant that had many lights out on their front sign for years. The owner always drove in the back alley and never walked outside at night time. You must try to keep a "critical" eye and see your restaurant as your customer does! (They aren't in the kitchen the entire time ;-))