In all reality, menus are just a starting point. Organizers of this year’s 122nd International Cheese and Dairy Awards anticipate more than 5,000 entries for a real-life “Game of Thrones” to determine who will sit atop the curds of milk throne (internationalcheeseawards.co.uk). Regardless of how the
The food and alcohol delivery and to-go industries are booming and ever-changing to meet the desires of consumers. As a result, clubs are working overtime to keep up with these trends by offering ready-to-consume food and alcohol to-go or delivered right to members’ homes. However,
Private clubs must compete for their members’ time above all else. If a private club can offer its members an engaging experience for all ages that complements their busy lifestyle, the club will soon become a desired destination for all members of the family. While board members and club
Clubhouse trends discussions are “trending” lately. Not a single gathering of club professionals occurs without some discussion on what is hot and what is not in private clubs. Of all the trending subjects, the most important is the need to continually attract and engage members.
Often at the forefront of club legal challenges are issues such as overtime, the Waters of the U.S. rule and health care, among others, that may mean wholesale changes to club operations. However, other issues that appear innocuous in comparison can be equally harmful and put
McMahon Group conducted their annual Pulse Survey last fall to gather feedback from managers and club executives about a variety of topics related to clubs. Issues tested included membership, dining and communications among others. The following are highlights from the report: Membership · Fifty-six percent
All American demographics would pay a significant amount of money to get meal of their lives, according to a recent Michelin-sponsored survey by Harris Poll. On average respondents said they would pay $203 for the best meal they’ve ever had. Millennials are willing to pay more for this
The Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP) conducted a benchmarking study to establish club and catering department profiles, marketing and sales practices, menu and pricing strategies, and the financial performance of the club catering industry. Below are some of the statistics collected about club catering practices.
Q: What are some best practices to maintain a safe alcohol program that will reduce our club’s exposure to liquor-related incidents/claims? A: The key to protecting a private club from claims relating to liquor liability is awareness, training and timely action. Overindulgence of alcoholic beverages