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No-Contact Guest Experience

Front of house solutions that reduce person to person contact.

Keep your kitchen running at full speed with KDS, inventory, and multi-location menu management.

Guest Engagement

Engage guests in-store and online with email marketing, loyalty programs, and gift cards.

Restaurant Employee Tools

Build a great team and reduce turnover with our line up of employee management tools.

Simplify your back office with integrated payroll, labor, analytics, and payment processing.

Digital Ordering

Meet guests where they are with online ordering, a mobile ordering app, and contactless delivery.

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Access all of the applications you need from accounting to inventory management.

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Catering & Venues

Built for restaurants, by restaurant people.

Learn how catering businesses and venues run better with Toast.

FEATURED ARTICLES

How to Run a Catering Business

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

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

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How To Write a Catering Business Plan

Caterers combine their chef skills with next-level organization and planning to craft beautiful and delicious foodscapes with flawless service. If this sounds like your dream job, build your catering business plan with this template.

RESOURCES FOR CATERING BUSINESSES

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How to Open a Catering: Starting a Catering Business Steps

The guide for how to open a catering business, including a business plan template and checklist — plus how to open a catering business from home.

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How to Choose a Catering Business Name + 50 Catering Name Ideas to Inspire You

Want to open a catering business? One of the first steps — and one of the most fun! — is naming your new operation. Here's how to brainstorm a list of catering names and choose the one that's best for your business.

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10 Licenses and Permits Needed to Start a Catering Business

Are you thinking of starting a catering business? Here are the licenses and permits you need and how to get them.

Catering Ideas and Concepts

15 Unique Catering Business Ideas and Concepts

Looking for inspiration? Bring your catering business to the next level with these ideas, concepts, and themes!

RESOURCE

Restaurant Business Plan Template

No matter where you’re at in your restaurant ownership journey, a business plan will be your north star. Organize your vision and ensure that nothing is overlooked with this free template.

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MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR CATERERS AND VENUES

What is Catering?

Here is your complete guide to the catering industry going into 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Food Truck Wedding Catering

Wondering how food truck wedding catering works? Learn about what you can expect as a business owner and how to overcome the challenges of food truck catering today!

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How To Price a Menu for Restaurant Events

Pricing menus for events requires balance and an effective strategy: your event menu should account for spend in other areas of the business, be reasonable for your guests, and be competitive with other venues. Here's how to do that well.

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What is Farm to Table?

Is a farm-to-table restaurant right for you? Here is what you need to know about the farm-to-table movement, and how to open your own.

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How to Host a Wedding Reception Guests Will Fall in Love With

Getting ready for wedding season? Here's what you can do if you want to make your restaurant a a go-to wedding venue this summer.

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How to Host a Private Party at Your Restaurant

Hosting a private party or private event in your restaurant can be difficult without proper direction. Here are 5 easy steps to help you get the job done.

All Catering & Venues Resources

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Most Profitable Lounge Foods to Help Grow Your Bottom Line

Help grow your bottom line by capitalizing on these profitable, high-margin lounge foods.

Most Profitable Deli Foods to Help Grow Your Bottom Line

Help grow your bottom line by capitalizing on these profitable, high-margin deli foods.

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Most Profitable Cafe Foods to Help Grow Your Bottom Line

Help grow your bottom line by capitalizing on these profitable, high-margin cafe foods.

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Most Profitable Bakery Foods to Help Grow Your Bottom Line

Help grow your bottom line by capitalizing on these profitable, high-margin baked goods.

7 Most Profitable Food to Sell at Your Restaurant to Maximize Margins

Help grow your bottom line by capitalizing on these profitable, high-margin restaurant menu items.

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