Recent Articles from Sydney Kida

True of many great stories, this one starts in a bar; specifically, with the bouncer outside of a bar. In 1965, Earl “Red” Schoenheider saw an opportunity when the bar he secured as a bouncer was up for sale. He saw another when, later, the pizzeria next door was available for purchase as well....

Sydney Kida 7 Minute Read

You’ve seen them in malls and grocery stores. But the question remains: kiosks in restaurants—do they belong? While they might not be the perfect fit for every concept, kiosk restaurant ordering had a tremendous impact for Balance Pan-Asian Grille, a growing fast-casual brand. We’ll explore the...

Sydney Kida 5 Minute Read

Sales promotions are the most powerful tools for retailers to grow their revenue and boost awareness around their brand. But in today’s competitive market, it feels like every brand out there has some kind of promotion running. So how do you make your sales promotional ideas stand out from the...

Sydney Kida 9 Minute Read

Fast-tracked by the pandemic, online ordering and takeout became the two leading revenue drivers for restaurants that could not welcome seated patrons. Managing a restaurant with online orders is profoundly different from running a standard sit-down-and-eat establishment.

Sydney Kida 8 Minute Read