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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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Restaurant operators share insights on navigating industry challenges in 2024, from rising costs and labor shortages to technology adoption and growth strategies.

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How To Start a Coffee Shop Pop Up | 14-Step Guide for 2025

Pop-up coffee shops are a temporary, affordable way to test cafe concepts and connect with customers. Learn how to start a coffee shop pop up business here.

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Coffee Shop Inventory Software & Management Guide for 2025

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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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