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SmartMoney Magazine by Neil Parmar (Author Archive)
8 Restaurant Ploys to Watch For
As business has continued to drag at many restaurants, some have tried to trim the fat by cutting costs. Savvy consumers may have noticed those green garnishes disappearing from dinner plates. But plenty of other strategies are also being employed. Here’s a look at a few.
The Incredible Shrinking Snack
That bowl of nuts at the bar may be complimentary, but don’t be shy about asking for a refill. Some efficiency consultants say they help bar operators reduce their costs by switching generously sized snack bowls with smaller ones.
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Sounds very cheeky how they do this in restaraunts, but then again if one of us had a restaraunt going through the recession we would do anything to keep our heads above the water right?
With tough times like we have now everyone is trying to cut corners in any way they can, I remember a day with free water and its not going to surprise me if they charge for bread as well, this is starting to be a very popular thing in LA and seems to be spreading throughout the country.
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