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Beyond the Scoop Shop: A Blueprint for Scaling Artisan Food Businesses

Modern Restaurant Management

My business plan laid out my steppingstones: open three artisanal ice cream shops, create synergy, and ride out the cash flow. Looking back, I was optimistic—perhaps a bit naïve—about what scaling would require. Scaling an artisan food business is no easy feat. Opening 10 more stores wasn’t financially feasible.

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No Tax on Tips? What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Both the House and Senate have introduced versions of the bill, which, if passed, would allow tipped workers to exempt a portion of their tip income from federal taxes. If enacted, it could change how teams are paid, how tips are reported, and how restaurants manage compliance, possibly as soon as 2026. Misinformation.

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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. It’s probably not what you think, and it might even be easier than what you’re doing now. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending. Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the present and future of AI use in F&B, The Splintered Path to Purchase, the Datassential 500 Awards, and where chefs are earning six figures. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1 percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant employees had to pivot and consider looking at other industries for employment, so when restaurants opened back up, some of those employees didn’t return to the restaurant industry. That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions.

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How to Build a Food Delivery App for Your Restaurant

The Rail

Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery. credit cards, digital wallets, cash on delivery). Admin Panel : Order management system to track and manage orders in real time. Inventory management to keep track of stock levels.

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Planning Year-Round Training to Improve Restaurant Operations

The Rail

Cash handling : How to operate a cash register, manage transactions, and process payments. A well-trained team reduces mistakes in each of the above areas that can deter guests from coming back. High season preparation : Train staff on handling larger crowds, managing wait times, and efficiently turning tables.

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