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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering for Restaurants

Take out and delivery have been the two leading revenue-generating options for restaurants looking to stay afloat during the pandemic. Here's everything you need to know.

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How-to Guides

Get step-by-step advice, instructions, tools, and templates on topics like hiring restaurant staff, creating better compensation, and everything in-between.

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10 Valentine's Day Ideas Your Guests Will Love

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Hiring

‘‘We want to hire people who have that innate hospitality within them. The skillset is trainable.’’ — Korey, Head of HR

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Training

‘‘Nowadays, you have to do more things like emotional IQ training in the restaurant, which is probably the biggest difference.’’ — Jason, Manager

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Retention

‘‘The easier part is managing the food. The hardest part is the people. That keeps me up at night.’’ — Josh, District Manager

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Accounting

Your go to place for information and insights about restaurant accounting, budget, spend, payroll, and taxes.

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Marketing

Everything you need to know about marketing your restaurant, from getting your brand in-front of new customers to building rapport with existing ones.

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Menu + Food

Learn how to build a restaurant menu that excites taste buds and generates revenue.

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Industry News

The latest restaurant industry news from food trucks to fine dining.

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Operations

Everything you need to know about how to operate a restaurant

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COVID-19

Special edition page tracking the restaurant industry's response to COVID-19

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Go Digital

Learn how online ordering for restaurants has provided the industry with a vital lifeline during COVID-19

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