Handling difficult customers is an ever-present challenge in restaurants. But, like everything else in our post-COVID world, this too has become more complex. In recent weeks, restaurants have scrambled to reopen by reconfiguring their dining rooms for social distancing and equipping team members with masks, digital thermometers, and disposable menus. Dine-in restaurants are attempting to serve…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Safer At Home Order: What Does it Mean for the Restaurant Industry
What does Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ safer at home order mean for restaurants in Florida? “All businesses or organizations are encouraged to provide delivery, carry-out or curbside service outside of the business or organization, of orders placed online or via telephone, to the greatest extent practicable.” Other states are under similar orders as the nation…
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COVID-19 Restaurant Support Guide
Many restaurants that were full service are taking a massive beating right now to their earnings - and to their bottom line. At DSR, we are working with our clients to navigate this crisis as best as possible. Below is a list of ways you can help your cash position until things get back on…
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2020 New Client Spotlight
DSR Hospitality Consultants was proud to welcome 2020 with several new clients right here in our own back yard: Lineage Coffee Roasting Lineage Mills 50 Lineage East End Market Lineage UCF – Opening 4/2020 Sanctum – Mills Proper & Wild – Winter Park Sanctum Juice bar – Alt Springs (Real Damn Good Food) Tessa’s Table From…
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THE RESTAURANT BIZ: 3 FOOD & DRINK TRENDS TO FINISH 2019 STRONG
As we enter the holiday season, we have some tips to help your restaurant finish 2019 with a strong bottom line. CREATIVE COMBINATIONS 43% of young restaurant goers want to see more flavor combinations. It’s time to let your Chef’s creativity shine here, with crave-worthy ingredients. Autumn in particular is a great time to mix…
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MEET THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
Top Restaurant Consulting Firm Joins forces with Industry Powerhouses ORLANDO, FLORIDA, August 7th– Leading restaurant consulting firm DSR Hospitality Consultants joins forces with industry powerhouses as they continue their expansion across the eastern United States. DSR principal Dakota Reid announced that renowned Culinary Chef Angelina Aldrich has joined their team. The Central Florida-based company also recently…
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Boosting Restaurant Profitability in Orlando: 3 Tips for Attracting Millennials
The Millennials are taking over — it is estimated that at 75 million strong, this is the year they will outnumber the Baby Boomers. As such, its important to take them into consideration as you work to increase restaurant profitability and stay relevant in today’s every changing dining culture. So the question is: how do…
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