{"id":33226,"date":"2019-11-27T15:58:16","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T20:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arffinancial.com\/development\/?p=33226"},"modified":"2023-10-25T18:06:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:06:59","slug":"setting-restaurant-resolutions-for-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arffinancial.com\/development\/setting-restaurant-resolutions-for-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Restaurant Resolutions for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SettingSetting Restaurant Resolutions for 2021<\/h2>\n

New Year\u2019s Resolutions are fascinating. We recently read on Forbes<\/a> that not even 25 percent of people continue pursuing their resolutions after 30 days, and just 8 percent actually accomplish them. Those are pretty grim statistics, but they\u2019re the norm. That\u2019s why we\u2019re talking resolution strategy today, particularly for your restaurant. How can you take your small business to the next level? Let\u2019s learn some ways to set attainable resolutions for 2021\u2014and reach them!<\/p>\n

To start off, we\u2019re going to nix the word \u201cresolution.\u2019\u201d It\u2019s scary and conjures up feelings of panic and stress. Instead, we\u2019ll call these \u201cgoals.\u201d In order to reach the goals you set for your business, they need to be SMART: Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Relevant; and Time-Based.<\/p>\n

Specific<\/strong> goals have details, data to back them up, and are well-defined. In other words, these goals leave no room for interpretation. They are straightforward and easy for your team to comprehend.<\/p>\n

Measurable<\/strong> goals are a must. How else will you judge success? You may have technology incorporated in your restaurant that makes measuring your goals easy (think a POS system that tracks sales or average wait times). If one of your goals is around employee development, you can measure that by the amount of servers you promote or managers who earned a raise. Measuring doesn\u2019t always mean you need fancy tracking devices-it\u2019s all dependent on your specific goal.<\/p>\n

Attainable<\/strong> goals are just that\u2014attainable. It\u2019s nice to aim for the stars, but you need to be sure you can at least come close to landing on them. That is to say, your goals should not be out of reach. The less likely you are to reach your goals, the more quickly you\u2019ll get frustrated at your progress (or lack of) and give up. This isn\u2019t to say your goals should be a cinch. They should fall somewhere in between \u201ceasy-peasy\u201d and \u201cnope, not possible.\u201d If you do happen to have a rather lofty goal for your restaurant, think about setting smaller incremental goals that will help you achieve your ultimate results over time.<\/p>\n

Relevant<\/strong> goals are those based on what is happening in the industry currently. Think about the realities of the market and how your goals fit in. Embrace those realities\u2014don\u2019t fight them, and make sure your goals will be applicable to the climate you\u2019re working in.<\/p>\n

Time-Based<\/strong> goals have a timeframe. A delivery date. An end. Without this timeframe established, it\u2019s easy to just keep pushing your goals off into the future. Hold yourself accountable with a date!<\/p>\n

What are some great goals to consider for your small business as we head into the new year? Check out these suggestions:<\/p>\n