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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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How Much Does it Cost to Open a Cafe?

Here are the cafe startup costs and budget for opening a cafe that you need to create an effective business operating plan for your new restaurant.
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RESOURCES FOR NEW CAFES

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How to Write a Cafe Business Plan

Cafes are gathering grounds for people from all walks of life – plan your next cafe with this business plan template.

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How to Start a Coffee Shop

Thinking of opening a coffee shop? Here’s a checklist and the average cost to start a cafe.

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25 Unique Cafe Ideas to Inspire Your Theme or Concept (2023)

Explore these fun, innovative cafe ideas to discover new inspiration for your cafe concepts and themes.

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How to Choose a Cafe Name + 50 Cafe Name Ideas to Inspire You

Opening a cafe? Learn how to start gathering ideas and choose a cafe name.

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How to Design a Cafe Floor Plan, Layout and Blueprint

What is a cafe floor plan? Why do you need one? Here’s how to choose a cafe floor plan and design your layout.

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13 Cafe Decor Ideas for 2023

Create the ultimate community hub with these 13 cafe decor ideas for 2023.

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Compassion, Charity, Community: Learn How Diesel Cafe Gives Back

Diesel Cafe in Somerville, MA believes in working with people they love, respecting the people with whom they work, and creating a strong community along the way. Learn all about how Diesel Cafe gives back to their local community, including ideas for your own restaurant.

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Unique Coffee Shops to Inspire Your New Cafe

The best coffee shops offer something unique: they provide more than just a place to get your morning caffeine fix.

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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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Public Wifi for Restaurants: Is it Necessary?

Are you considering implementing public wifi for your restaurant? Check out the costs and benefits of free wifi.

MARKETING FOR CAFES AND BAKERIES

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How to Do Cafe Branding

Here’s our guide to branding a cafe, complete with inspirational examples of successful cafe branding ideas.

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How to Create a Cafe Marketing Strategy

This guide has detailed marketing strategies for opening a new cafe and creating ongoing marketing promotions to drive business. Learn more.

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How to Create a Cafe Website

Keep your customers engaged with a cafe website so that your open mic nights are the highlight of a local artist’s week.

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Bakery Promotion Ideas to Sweeten Up Your Offerings

Whether it’s cakes, pies or pastries, sweets add a celebratory edge to any occasion. Here are some promotional ideas to ensure your bakery stays top of mind.

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How to Create a Bakery Marketing Strategy

Use this bakery marketing guide to discover tips and strategies for creating a loyal customer base for your restaurant.

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10 Great Examples of Restaurant Email Marketing [+ Why They’re So Great]

Learn how to use email marketing for restaurants and get inspired by restaurant brands doing great marketing.

MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR CAFES

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How to Run a Cafe: 8 Running a Cafe Business Tips (2023)

Running a cafe isn’t easy, but with the right people by your side and the right tools and processes, you can build a successful cafe business.

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Essential Cafe Equipment List

Start your cafe off in style with this ultimate equipment guide for your next coffee bar and kitchen.

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How to Make a Coffee Shop Pricing Strategy (2023)

Coffee shop menus need a tailored pricing strategy to help track and improve the profitability of every menu item, helping coffee shop owners grow the bottom line.

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How to Reduce Your Average Restaurant Operating Costs

Learn more about the tools and levers that can help restaurants like you lower operating costs.

MENU RESOURCES FOR CAFES AND BAKERIES

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5 Examples of Killer Cafe Menu Design Ideas

Looking to create or refresh your cafe menu? Check out these tips and examples to bring your ideas to life.

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Different Types of Coffee and Espresso Drinks

Choosing which coffee and espresso beverages to offer at a new coffee shop can be overwhelming – learn to navigate the different types of coffee and espresso drinks as an owner, customer, or barista.

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Barista’s Guide to Different Types of Cold Brew and Iced Coffee

There’s no denying the allure of iced coffee, cold brew, and nitro. Baristas and coffee enthusiasts around the world love cold brew’s boldness and iced coffee’s ease. Learn the difference and how to make them.

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A Guide to Different Types of Tea and Coffee

Contemporary coffee and tea culture is a lot to navigate – get advice about buying and brewing from an industry professional.

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Essential Bakery Supplies Guide for 2023

Plan your bakery’s budget around these essential supplies.

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How to Come Up With New Restaurant Menu Ideas

Need inspiration for your restaurant menu board or a new menu? Here’s how to come up with creative menu ideas for your restaurant.

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How to Make a Coffee Shop Menu From Scratch in 10 Steps

Everything you need to know to develop, engineer, and design your perfect coffee shop menu.

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How to Make Opening and Closing Checklists for Bakeries

Opening and closing checklists can help your bakery’s staff to stay organized and follow food safety regulations.

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How Much do Sandwich Shops make?

Starting a sandwich shop is less expensive than starting a restaurant. But how much do sandwich shops make? We answer that and more.

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30 Different Donut Quotes & Captions

Looking for the perfect way to promote your restaurant or sweeten up your social media posts? Check out our list of 30 of the best donut quotes out there, guaranteed to make your followers crave a delicious treat.

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A Piece of Cake: 20 Delightful Quotes for Cake Lovers

Here are 20 quotes that celebrate the magic of cake.
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