Current State of Food Safety in the Restaurant Industry

As restaurant managers, operators or owners, we like to think that we can never fall victim to an outbreak of food-borne illness. As consumers, we like to assume that we cannot contract a food-borne disease while dining at a restaurant. While everyone likes to think that they are taking all the precautions to prevent food-borneContinue reading “Current State of Food Safety in the Restaurant Industry”

The Value of Monitoring a Restaurant Brand’s Online Presence

It is vital for restaurants to manage and monitor their reputation online for very obvious reasons. If you have a great restaurant, people will rave about you offline because of your amazing food you serve to them and the wonderful experience that they enjoy at your place. If you have a poor online reputation managementContinue reading “The Value of Monitoring a Restaurant Brand’s Online Presence”

What is Restaurant Consulting?

Whether you want to unveil a whole new restaurant concept in your market or simply upgrade your menu, Goliath Consulting Group offers a full suite of restaurant consulting services to independent restaurant operators and chains. As your process partner, Goliath will guide you through the steps to create, open and run your restaurants. We’ll leverageContinue reading “What is Restaurant Consulting?”

Elle PR & Events Partners with Goliath Consulting Group

From Noelle Jackson, Founder of Elle PR & Events: Some of you may have heard that I recently founded a public relations and corporate events consultancy, Elle PR & Events. I’m excited to share my partnership with Jay Bandy of Goliath Consulting Group, an esteemed firm with over 20 years success in making restaurant andContinue reading “Elle PR & Events Partners with Goliath Consulting Group”

Goliath Consulting Group: Restaurant Services Overview

Goliath Consulting Group is a restaurant consulting company offering a full suite of services to independent restaurant operators and restaurant chains.  At Goliath, we guide restaurant owners through the process of opening and running their restaurants. The benefits are lower costs, opening on-time and running a more profitable restaurant.  We leverage our experience working with singleContinue reading “Goliath Consulting Group: Restaurant Services Overview”

What restaurant owners need to know before Oct. 1 on the Affordable Care Act

Beginning January 1, 2014, individuals and employees will have access to insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Exchanges (Also known as Health Insurance Marketplaces). WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: By October 1, 2013,  you are required to provide all current employees with written notice about the Exchanges.  You must also provide theContinue reading “What restaurant owners need to know before Oct. 1 on the Affordable Care Act”

Business and Financial Planning with INTERACT Restaurant Model

Business and financial plans are not something that a great number of independent restaurant operators spend time or money on prior to opening their restaurants.  We believe that financial plans must be completed before buying property or leasing a space for a new restaurant.  Why?  Because when you “run the numbers” some locations are notContinue reading “Business and Financial Planning with INTERACT Restaurant Model”

It’s Quality at the End that Counts

Have you ever had a catered meal that just wasn’t up to par?  A carry out meal that when you got it home just wasn’t what you expected?  It’s about quality at the end that counts. This week I have been to several catered events and tastings.  One was actually by a caterer, another byContinue reading “It’s Quality at the End that Counts”