Biggest Mistakes a Restaurant Can Make
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Customers have a lot of options these days, and one mistake can send them running to the competition. Here are some of the biggest mistakes a restaurant can make that could really hurt business.
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1.
Bad tasting food.
Eating isn't just about getting nutrients anymore. Many people view it as an experience with flavors, too.
7 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
2.
Rude wait staff.
People deal with enough rudeness in their life - think honking horns and hand gestures. They want their evenings out to be an escape from all of that.
5 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
3.
Seating that is too close together.
Noise in a restaurant is to be expected, but you shouldn't have to worry about scooting in your chair or standing up every time someone from the party behind you has to use the restroom.
3 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
4.
Running out of stock.
It is a horrible feeling to crave a menu item and then be told to choose something else.
3 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
5.
Long waits.
Waiting for a seat at a restaurant is frustrating enough. Waiting even longer for the food to arrive can push people to the edge.
3 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
6.
No website.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
7.
Not enforcing a hairnet policy.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
8.
Not responding to customer complaints.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
9.
Owners who are never there.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
10.
Wait staff who don't know the menu.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
11.
No parking.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
12.
No originality.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
13.
Lack of cleanliness.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
14.
No highchairs.
1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
15.
Gaudy decor.
0 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
16.
Inexperienced kitchen managers.
0 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -
17.
Bad location near major competitors.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
18.
No alcohol license.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
19.
Items not priced competitively.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
20.
Failing to advertise.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -
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