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"We're just trying all the types of methods and sometimes it sticks, sometimes it doesn't. And we just keep learning as we go along." - Korey, Restaurant Operator, San Francisco, CA

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15 Licenses and Permits Needed to Open a Restaurant

The licenses and permits needed to open and restaurant and how to go about getting each of them.

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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant?

Let's take a look at all of the financial costs that go into opening a restaurant.

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How to Run an Off-Premise Restaurant

With on-premise dining restricted, restaurants have pivoted to run entirely online. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about going off-prem.

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The Essential Restaurant Kitchen Equipment Checklist

Do you have the essential restaurant kitchen equipment and supplies you need? Check off this list to make sure your restaurant kitchen is all set.

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How to Get a Liquor License (+ 2 Other Bar Licenses You'll Need)

Here are three licenses every bar and alcohol-selling restaurant needs, what they are, and how to get them.

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How to Do Inventory in a Restaurant

Effective tips to help you manage inventory from the minute it's delivered until it's eaten.

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Learn from Restaurateurs' Failures and Successes With These Books

Looking to add to your reading list? These books on management and restaurant life share techniques and insights from other owners, chefs, and managers.

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What To Consider Before Offering Delivery

Here are 5 questions to ask before adding delivery to your restaurant.

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Industry Story

"If I felt it, I said it."

Chef Tamra Patterson shares what it's been like to grapple with racial injustice, on top of COVID-19.

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How to Make Your Restaurant a Hit During Rooftop Season

Make sure you're getting the most out of your restaurant's rooftop real estate

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How to Create Kitchen Opening and Closing Checklists

Without kitchen opening checklists or kitchen closing checklists, your back of house could become chaotic. Download and build a restaurant kitchen checklist.

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Restaurant Survey Questions for Guest Feedback

Reflect on what you want to know about the guest experience in your restaurant, and choose a handful of these 30 questions to ask.

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How to Choose the Right Restaurant Service Model

Here are 10 service models you can use to prepare, present, and distribute food to guests.
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