For a full service restaurant, payroll is the single biggest thing standing between a busy dining room and a profitable year. The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Restaurant Operations Data Abstract, built on financial data from more than 900 operators nationwide, put salaries and wages including benefits at a median of 36.5 percent of sales for full service restaurants. Among the ...

The City of Santa Clarita is seeking proposals from experienced food service operators to manage The Wheel, the quick-service restaurant located within the new The Rink Sports Pavilion at 20860 Centre Pointe Parkway. Expected to open in early October 2026, The Rink will become Santa Clarita’s premier roller skating destination, welcoming recreational skaters, league participants, tournament teams, families, spectators and ...

The restaurant industry in Santa Clarita and beyond is a competitive playground, with eateries fighting for attention, customer loyalty, and, of course, rave reviews. As diners look for more than just a meal—an experience—restaurants are stepping up their game in unique and creative ways. Whether it’s online strategy or the ambiance in their dining rooms, these are the standout tactics ...

Dining out for a corporate event can be a fantastic opportunity to build relationships, discuss important matters, while enjoying the meal. However, poor service can quickly turn a great experience into a frustrating one. For you to make sure that your dining experience is efficient and enjoyable, these are the eight important tips that will help you avoid poor service ...

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced grant applications for the California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) are set to open this weekend, offering $5,000 grants to 177 local restaurants.  The grants are scheduled to be open from Saturday, April 15, to Sunday, May 7, and are set to go toward helping restaurants with technology adoption, equipment upgrades, employee onboarding and retention, or ...

One of the most challenging businesses anyone can get into is the restaurant business. Just the same, there is no shortage of restaurants everywhere in the world offering every dish you can imagine. Despite the many difficulties and competition that face businessmen who aim to break into the restaurant industry, they willingly take the risk, hoping to make it big. ...

Hosts: Phil Nordella and Taylor F. Williams-Moniz Topic: Street Dining and Real Estate Guests: Cherie McGraham Real Estate: Its That Simple – Street Dining and Real Estate – June 11, 2021 On this episode of The “REAL ESTATE: It’s That Simple” show, our hosts Phil Nordella and Taylor Williams-Moniz talk with guest Cherie McGraham. Phil and Taylor start off the ...

American Sports Entertainment Company (ASEC), the L.A. Kings, and the City of Santa Clarita have announced that they are now open to retail and restaurant proposals for the newly-renovated The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center in Santa Clarita. New proposals for retail and restaurant locations in The Cube ice rink are reportedly being considered by ASEC, the L.A. Kings, ...

The annual Taste of the Town, hosted by the Santa Clarita Child and Family Center, is expected to take on a different form this year as many restaurants and breweries have taken large financial hits as a result of the pandemic.  Participants can still have a chance to support local restaurants and eateries, as well as the Child and Family ...

In the past, people eating in restaurants were more prone to getting infected by foodborne diseases. This was mainly due to poor hygienic practices and the inability to control the food quality by restaurateurs of that time. Practicing food hygiene not only keeps your customers’ health at bay but also enhances the longevity of your food products. The difference in ...