Kentucky Restaurant Association

06/03/2026

Excellent article!

A recent visit to London and Paris offered a useful reminder for U.S.-based restaurant operators: some of the best lessons are hiding in plain sight. We look at nine possible areas of improvement. (Read time @ 8 mins)

06/02/2026

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05/25/2026

05/20/2026

https://www.runningrestaurants.com/restaurant-return-visit-12-ways-to-get-more/

Restaurants live and die on frequency. This is why restaurants should not view the guest visit as a single transaction. It should be part of a cycle: Attract / Serve / Capture / Invite back/ Reward / Repeat. Here's how to get it right at your restaurant. (Read time @ 9 mins)

05/15/2026

https://www.runningrestaurants.com/what-great-restaurant-managers-say-10-ways-motivate-develop/

Better words, better shifts - 75+ examples of motivational things to say to your staff. Use these simple phrases today to build a stronger team at your restaurant. (Read time @ 9 mins)

05/08/2026

https://www.runningrestaurants.com/12-example-scripts-for-waitstaff-to-increase-sales/

The words your team uses can directly influence average check, guest satisfaction, loyalty signups, catering leads, return visits and more. Good scripts give the team confidence so don't leave these opportunities to chance. Here are 12 examples you can use right away. (Read time @ 8 mins)

05/06/2026

https://www.runningrestaurants.com/12-things-to-do-if-your-restaurant-needs-more-sales-this-week/

If you need fast, practical moves that can be implemented right away that are easy to launch, low cost, tied to immediate traffic and aimed at people most likely to buy now then here are some of the best moves to make for your restaurant's sales. (Read time @ 7.5 mins)

05/01/2026

https://www.runningrestaurants.com/ten-service-tips-for-your-restaurant-this-weekend/

Weekend shifts can make or break restaurants. That is why weekends deserve a plan. We cover ten service tips you can implement quickly and use this weekend. Included at the end is a simple weekend service plan. (Read time @ 6 mins)

05/01/2026

May Food Safety Spotlight is on allergens!

04/28/2026

Welcome to newest member CSI KY LLC!