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Highly Successful Restaurateur Proprietor Releases How-To Tell-All Book on Achieving Restaurant Success

MONTREAL, Quebec /ScoopCloud/ -- A new beacon of guidance has emerged in the culinary world as esteemed restaurateur and author, Billy Pham, unveils his groundbreaking book titled "Turn Your Restaurant Know-How Into Success & Growth" (ISBN: 978-0228876755). With an impressive portfolio of eighteen thriving restaurants, Pham shares his wealth of expertise, offering an inside look at the strategic ingredients necessary for culinary ventures to flourish.

"Turn Your Restaurant Know-How Into Success & Growth" is a comprehensive guidebook tailored for aspiring restaurant owners, struggling restaurateurs, and those curious about the inner workings of restaurant success. Drawing on his extensive experience, Pham dissects the various facets of running a prosperous restaurant - from investors and choosing prime locations to crafting an enticing menu. The book is designed to help readers not only conceptualize their restaurant dreams but also to guide them through the crucial steps of establishing a resilient business that stands out in a competitive market.

Pham, a true industry luminary, emphasizes the importance of igniting a fervent desire to achieve one's goals as the initial spark for success. He lays out a blueprint for crafting a robust plan of action, fostering habits of repetition, embodying virtues of persistence and courage, and exercising the patience required for long-term success. This holistic approach, enriched by Pham's firsthand insights, is poised to revolutionize the way individuals approach their culinary dreams.

Readers and reviewers alike have been captivated by Pham's narrative. Reader Views described the book as an invaluable trove of wisdom, likening it to receiving a treasure chest of insights from the "king of the Vietnamese restaurant in Montreal." The book stands as a testament to Pham's exceptional culinary journey and his dedication to sharing his proven strategies for entrepreneurial triumph.

"Turn Your Restaurant Know-How Into Success & Growth" is now available for purchase in both print and ebook formats on major book retailers such as Amazon. This transformative read opens the doors to a world of culinary entrepreneurship and promises to be an essential asset for anyone with a passion for restaurant success.

For more information about Billy Pham and his transformative book, please visit his official website at https://vanthanhpham.com/.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Billy Pham

Website: https://vanthanhpham.com/

Contact: https://vanthanhpham.com/contact/

Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0228876753

Genre: Self-Help / Business

Released: July 1, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0-2288-7675-5

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwellpublishing.com/ )

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A new beacon of guidance has emerged in the culinary world as esteemed restaurateur and author, Billy Pham, unveils his groundbreaking book titled "Turn Your Restaurant Know-How Into Success & Growth" (ISBN: 978-0228876755).

Related link: https://vanthanhpham.com/

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Almost 30% of Restaurateurs Want to Change Their POS Provider, Says RestaurantOwner.com Survey

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week, RestaurantOwner.com released its 2022 POS Survey Report. The survey asked over 800 independent restaurant owners to rate and comment on their POS systems' installation and operational costs, system and contract characteristics, and their satisfaction with POS features and support.

A lot has changed since the RestaurantOwner.com POS Survey was last conducted in 2017. Here are some key takeaways from this year's survey:

* The ten most popular brands account for over three quarters of the market. Toast and Square were the most popular POS brands, a significant shift from 2017 when Aloha and Micros were the industry leaders.

* POS system upfront costs have fallen more than 30% since 2017, as today's restaurateurs are spending an average of only $9,289 to get up and running with their systems. On the other hand, monthly fees have increased by 274% to $379 on average over that same period.

* The growth in monthly subscriptions is due in part to flexibility in contract length in exchange for limitations on credit card processing. Almost half of those surveyed said they are locked into using their system's credit card processor.

* 61% of respondents report that they use one or more handheld devices in their operations compared with only 27% five years ago.

* Many survey takers say that they do not use many of their POS's features because they are hard to implement or operators lack the time and support to get the necessary training.

* Respondents are disappointed by the support they receive from their providers. In the 2017 survey, 84% of respondents were satisfied with vendor support but in the most recent survey, that proportion dropped to 69%. One restaurateur told us: "The phone support is terrible. You wait on hold for an hour just to speak with someone who is learning the system. Super frustrating all around."

* Challenges like these are driving about 30% of those surveyed to consider switching their POS provider within the next year.

The RestaurantOwner.com 2022 POS Survey provides valuable insights for those restaurateurs looking for a new POS system or wanting to make a change. POS providers will find that the survey gives them a wealth of data and straight-from-the-user comments that can help them improve their systems and services as well as attract new customers.

Explore the full survey results at https://RestaurantOwner.com/POS2022.

About RestaurantOwner.com:

RestaurantOwner.com is a community of independent restaurant owners. With more than 69,000 members since 1998, RestaurantOwner.com serves a worldwide member base that operates in more than 160 countries. RestaurantOwner.com members represent a wide range of restaurant concepts of all sizes, with over 35% of members operating multiple locations. Learn more: https://www.restaurantowner.com/.

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This week, RestaurantOwner.com released its 2022 POS Survey Report. The survey asked over 800 independent restaurant owners to rate and comment on their POS systems' installation and operational costs, system and contract characteristics, and their satisfaction with POS features and support.

Related link: https://www.restaurantowner.com/

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Now Hiring: Over 400 Independent Restaurant Owners Share What They do to Recruit their Best Employees

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- RestaurantOwner (RestaurantOwner.com) today released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Recruiting Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 400 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their proven recruiting practices.

A copy of the report is available at: https://www.restaurantowner.com/Recruiting2017/.

Survey Results:
The days of the Help Wanted sign are numbered. Only a third (34%) of independent restaurant owners reported using signs placed in their restaurant to announce job openings. Instead, resourceful restauranteurs are turning to technology in their search for new talent, with 57% indicating that they use internet classifieds, 56% social networks, and 44% internet job sites in their search for new talent.

Despite technology-based solutions, word-of-mouth is still the best recruiting tool. An overwhelming majority (86%) of independent restaurant operators rely on employee referrals to find new team members. And when asked where they found the best employees, 48% responded with employee referrals.

Surprisingly, only 26% of respondents had a formal referral program. For independent restaurants that rewarded successful candidate referrals, employees typically earned $100 per referral once a referred candidate was employed for 90 days.

A positive restaurant culture (48%) was the most cited response to, "What's the #1 reason people want to work in your restaurant?" Culture was more important than a desirable schedule (8%), the need for a job (10%), and even good pay/benefits (22%). Despite this, only 39% of respondents included information about their restaurant culture in job postings.

The two most cited hurdles currently faced by independent restaurant operators are a lack of qualified applicants (78%) and competition for employees (44%). Savvy restaurateurs shared that they overcame these hurdles with continuous recruiting, employee referrals, and by actively recruiting the employed.

Additional insights, graphs, figures, and statistics are included in the report.

About Restaurant Owner:
With over 46,000 members since 1998, RestaurantOwner.com's mission is to change lives by educating and inspiring independent restaurant owner operators to create restaurant success stories. It's committed to providing practical, proven insights, and resources to enable members to build a better restaurant, a better business, and most importantly, a better life.

Information: https://www.restaurantowner.com/.

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Restaurant Owner today released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Recruiting Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 400 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their proven recruiting practices.

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New Restaurant Industry Survey Highlights Staffing Challenges Plaguing Many Foodservice and Hospitality Operations

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RICHMOND, Texas, Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant Owner (RestaurantOwner.com), an industry leading resource for budding and seasoned independent restaurateurs, recently published an industry survey on the hiring and staffing issues plaguing the foodservice industry today. More than 650 independent restaurant owners responded with the unique situations they are facing in hiring and retaining their staff.

Over 63 percent of the operators surveyed note that their staffing challenges have increased in the past two years. While most would rank their restaurant as a good place to work, you may be surprised by the creative means some restaurateurs are using to find and retain their staff.

The most difficult category to hire: back of the house staff, with 56 percent of respondents stating that they are often short staffed and always hiring in their kitchens. Many operators call into question the quality of the labor pool, noting that it is increasingly difficult to hire conscientious, dependable employees.

Many independent operators are realizing that they must be proactive and take steps to make their restaurants a better place for their employees to work. 70 percent of the respondents noted that if their labor problems continue or get worse they will need to change the way they operate by taking actions such as increasing automation, reducing hours of operation or even changing their concept.

Only 1 percent of all restaurants surveyed said that they have plenty of candidates and are fully staffed in all areas of their restaurants. These operators note their success is primarily due to teamwork, building a good team spirit and sticking to their stated principles and core values.

To view a summary of the responses:
http://www.restaurantowner.com/public/Survey-Hiring-Keeping-Good-Employees.cfm.

About Restaurant Owner:

Founded in 1998 this membership website provides independent restaurant operators the insights and tools to build a better restaurant, better business and a better life.

Restaurant Owner's business plans and startup checklists have helped thousands of restaurant startups open their doors while their resources on leadership, systems and business management have helped others improve their culture, guest experience and profitability. For more information please visit https://www.restaurantowner.com/.

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