Featured Article

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.

Recent Articles
Industry News

Restaurant Tipping Guide: How to Adequately Tip at a Restaurant in 2025

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 2025.

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.

Restaurant Trends & Insights

Working in a restaurant thumbnail
Article

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.

Labor shortage mobile
Article

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.

Cafe menu
Article

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.

Read the 2023 Restaurant Industry Outlook Report

Industry Stories

Cafe gratitude hero
Industry Story

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.

MDS labor shortage thumbnail
Industry Story

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.

Busboys Poets January282022 229 2
Industry Story

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.

Thumbnail chicana vegana
Industry Story

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.

SEE ALL STORIES

How-to Guides

Get step-by-step advice, instructions, and templates on topics like building teams, onboarding new employees, and making your restaurant staff happy.

SEE ALL GUIDES
A busy restaurant dining area - How to Create a Restaurant Staff Schedule
Retention

The Fundamentals of Restaurant Employee Scheduling

Coffee Thumbnail
Accounting

State of Coffee Prices: Wholesale Restaurant Food Cost Trends

How to make a burrito
Menu + Food

How To Make a Burrito: The Perfect Wrap in 8 Easy Steps

Chicken wings Adobe Stock 72178131 600x600 950dd6f
Accounting

State of Chicken Wing Prices: Wholesale Restaurant Food Cost Trends

How to open a nightclub with no money
Bar & Nightclub

How To Open A Nightclub With No Money

Salmon Sushi Handroll Adobe Stock 79399733 600x600 950dd6f
Accounting

State of Salmon Prices: Wholesale Restaurant Food Cost Trends

Ground Beef Burger Adobe Stock 107358141 600x400 9801ebf
Accounting

State of Ground Beef Prices: Wholesale Restaurant Food Cost Trends

OTL restaurant environment 18 1001x667 1aefa07
Accounting

How Much Does it Cost to Franchise a Restaurant? Average Restaurant Franchise Cost (2025)

All Articles

LATEST

Calculate turnover mobile
Article

How to Calculate Overtime for Restaurant Employees

Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to calculate overtime for restaurant employees, including calculation formulas and overtime best practices.

Overtime Laws Thumbniail
Article

Overtime Laws for Restaurant Employees

Learn about federal and state overtime laws for restaurants, including employee eligibility requirements, compliance best practices, and legal considerations for restaurant owners.

Grab and Go: What It Is & 5 Ways Your Business Can Use It
Article

What Is a Current Asset & How Does It Impact Your Business?

A current asset is anything your business can turn into cash within a year. Learn why understanding yours is key to tracking financial health.

A server talking to guests and learning to upsell.
Article

How Old Do You Have to Be to Be a Server: A Complete Guide to Restaurant Age Requirements

Learn the minimum age to be a server in each state, including rules around alcohol service, work permits, and employer requirements.

Restaurantbrand mobile
Article

How To Create an Effective Restaurant Branding Strategy

Your restaurant branding strategy should be intertwined in every business decision made within your restaurant and move you closer to accomplishing your restaurant goals. Here are 6 ways to measure whether your restaurant branding strategy is helping or hurting your restaurant.

SEE ALL ARTICLES

Topics

Hiring

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

118 Resources

Training

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

130 Resources

Retention

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

70 Resources

Accounting

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

213 Resources

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.

257 Resources

Menu + Food

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

283 Resources

Industry News

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

223 Resources

Patio Season

Coming soon

Restaurant Resiliency

Coming soon