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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan

No matter where you’re at in your restaurant ownership journey, a business plan will be your north star.

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Industry News

Restaurant Tipping Guide: How to Adequately Tip at a Restaurant in 2023

We should all know what to tip at a restaurant. This guide will help guests determine how much to tip and help restaurants navigate gratuity in 2023.

Accounting

How to Achieve an Insightful Recipe Costing Process

Recipe costing is an essential for operators to mitigate rising ingredient costs and successfully set menu prices.

Marketing

How to Do Restaurant Marketing

By the end of this restaurant marketing guide, you’ll be equipped with the tools and tactics needed to create a following of loyal and loving guests.

Accounting

Help Increase Restaurant Sales and Control Costs During Economic Uncertainty

Continued economic uncertainty makes it especially critical that restaurant operators be intentional about driving more revenue, controlling costs, and encouraging profitability.

Restaurant Trends & Insights

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Impacts of Work-from-home Trends on Workday Restaurant Guests

Restaurant operators can capitalize on work-from-home trends to help drive more sales during the workday.

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How to Survive the Restaurant Industry Labor Shortage

Dive into the data to see how to help boost employee retention for your restaurant operation — even amidst the ongoing labor shortage.

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How Restaurants Can Navigate Food Inflation and Protect Profitability

Put rising food inflation into historical context and uncover action items to help protect profits and remain agile in the face of sustained economic pressure.

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Industry Stories

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How QR Codes Transformed the Guest Experience at Café Gratitude

The New Steps of Service made a huge impact for Cafe Gratitude – here's how.

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Report: Combat the Restaurant Worker Shortage with Technology

The 2022 restaurant labor shortage is a massive problem in the industry. Here's how guest-led technology can help.

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For Busboys and Poets, Culture is the Key to Retention

Navigating the labor crisis can be really challenging for restaurant owners. Here's how a strong company culture can make a difference.

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The Evolution of Chicana Vegana

Chicana Vegana serves vegan versions of the Mexican-American classics that founder Jasmine Hernandez grew up on. Even through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, Hernandez and her family are pressing on and growing the business.

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How-to Guide

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Understanding Restaurant Build-Out Costs to Reduce Time to Break-Even

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Restaurant Hood Installation Costs and the Importance of Hood Maintenance

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Understand Restaurant Insurance Costs to Help Reduce Overhead

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Understand Restaurant Franchise Costs to Help Maximize Profitability

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How To Create A Loyalty Program (And The Best 10 Examples)

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How To Open A Nightclub With No Money

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What is a Barback? Roles and Duties Explained

Barbacks are the behind-the-scenes heroes of bar service, in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Learn about the barback's role, tasks, and what skills to look for when hiring one.

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How to Open a Bar: Starting a Bar Business Steps

Here is your complete checklist to get started building your bar from the ground up.

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How to Value a Restaurant Business

Learn how to value a restaurant business, including two different calculation methods and the many factors that can impact your estimate.

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The Best Bar Apps To Make Your Business Stand Out

Running a bar can be complicated. Check out these apps to simplify your operations and make your business stand out from the competition.

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How To Get A Serving Job

Whether you’re looking for a full-time job or just a part-time gig in a restaurant, this article is a guide to help you discover and land the server job you want.

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Topics

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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Bar & Nightclub

Fresh insights and resources for bars, nightclubs, and lounges.

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Catering & Venue

Fresh insights and reliable resources for catering companies and venues.

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Pizzeria

Fresh insights and reliable resources for pizzerias and pizza shops

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Café & Bakery

Fresh insights and reliable resources for cafés and bakeries.

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Brewery

Fresh insights and reliable resources for breweries.

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Food Truck

Fresh insights and reliable resources for food trucks

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Fine Dining

Fresh insights and reliable resources for fine dining establishments.

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Fast Casual

Fresh insights and reliable resources for fast casual concepts.

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Quick Service

Fresh insights and reliable resources for quick service concepts

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Casual Dining

Fresh insights and reliable resources for full service casual dining establishments.

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Full Service

Everything you need to run a successful full-service restaurant

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Patio Season

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Restaurant Resiliency

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Tech Tip

Learn what restaurant tech can do for your business

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