by John Mootz | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Creativity, often synonymous with imagination and artistic endeavors, might not be a label many attributes to themselves in the traditional sense. As a restaurateur and owner of a hospitality consulting firm, Mootz Consulting, I’ve found my creative outlet in a...
by John Mootz | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Growing up, my dad was the Vice President of Finance for a 36-unit, regional restaurant company in the San Francisco Bay Area. Amongst his many books in his home office, a tiny red book titled “Accounting Systems for Restaurants” sat quietly on his...
by Jim Laube | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
You may wonder what an independent restaurant operator could possibly learn from the man who created the McDonald’s empire. What could you possibly have in common with a major corporation that serves millions of customers a day in more than 30,000 restaurants...
by John Mootz | Jul 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Oxford Dictionary defines dinosaur in two ways: 1. A fossil reptile of the Mesozoic era, in many species reaching an enormous size. 2. A person or thing that is outdated or has become obsolete because of failure to adapt to changing circumstances. The first conjures...
by John Mootz | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Opening a restaurant is an amazing process that draws on professionalism, stamina and patience. It is both an exhilarating and frustrating endeavor. It brings out the very best in people and has the capability to bring out the worst in people. Our collective team at...
