Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread. So why does it sometimes go wrong?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 3, 2024

Are you serious about cooking, creating, coaching a team, and contributing to the success of a business? How eager are you to reach that position of chef? Are you hungry enough to do what you need to do, to build a plan and stick with it? If the answers are, YES, then sit down – let’s talk. Besides when you look good, you feel good.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the restaurant business there are really only two ways to view profit: a very small amount of profit balanced by very significant volume, or a significant amount of profit on far less volume. In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success. So what is contribution margin? SP = $43.33.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These are your friends and neighbors; they are cornerstone businesses that support local little league teams, charities, and causes that unite the people around you. These are your friends and neighbors; they are cornerstone businesses that support local little league teams, charities, and causes that unite the people around you.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 17, 2020

Every small business is unique. While we are a bit biased and believe our advertising is the first, best way to advertise for all small businesses, we also believe that every business owner should explore the best way to advertise for themselves. Step 2: Identify Your Business Objective. Click To Tweet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In four years of operation, he’s doubled his sales every year, and today pulls in more than $475,000 a year. The UpFlip team interviewed the Vet Chef crew to find out, and for those questions that weren’t answered in the interview, you can find them on the UpFlip blog. Kyle Gorlie opened his Vet Chef food truck in 2016.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I am optimistic in the ability of the restaurant business to recover and shine, to bring people together once again, to return to a position of central to the life of neighborhoods, and optimistic that this business of food will provide wonderful careers for cooks, chefs, service staff, bartenders, managers and owners – THIS WILL HAPPEN.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

The usual acknowledgements took place, a few fist bumps, and high-fives, but for the most part it was “strictly business”. As a cook or chef there are many days that go well and a few that challenge the best. Your dictionary. But when this occurrence takes place with a team, the results can be magical. Sabrina worked the sauté station.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Comparing 7shifts’ internal data of 10,000+ restaurants, restaurants are seeing an average weekly decrease in sales of 50% across the board in North America. So here’s the question a lot of restaurateurs are asking: how do you start drastically cutting expenses to give your business the best chance of recovery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

“As we all know, the restaurant industry has been devastated by the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, with employees across the nation out of work due to forced business closures,” said Rob Gifford, the Foundation’s president. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2020

The hospitality business, one of the most prevalent industries worldwide, is a business of people, by people, and for people. The hospitality business, one of the most prevalent industries worldwide, is a business of people, by people, and for people. It is to me, and millions of others, an essential business.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

WINE SALES are decreasing worldwide. Don’t forget that the restaurant industry has supported itself on the back of alcoholic beverage sales – this has been our model for decades. Is it just another one of those cycles with a few new challenges or is it something else? Do we need to re-evaluate? Is BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line.

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

As a small business owner or manager, you need to speak the language of your industry. That includes general business terms , such as capital, gross, net, and — perhaps most important — profit margin. In business , margins are usually expressed as a percentage. And how do you go about calculating this crucial metric?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 24, 2020

She is wrestling with the big questions: Why am I doing this and is there room for this and other small restaurants after the threat from Covid-19 is behind us? Followers have a need to feel needed and be successful with their work, but seek to have someone else point the way and support their efforts in the process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Below are a few examples of small and big F&B chains applying unique marketing techniques. What’s working right now: Hours should be updated everywhere: Facebook, google my business, yelp, your website, etc. An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Gift cards and cashback vouchers to increase footfall.

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Point of System Cost / Our 2020 Guide to the Benefits of Today’s Merchant Software. As a business owner, the cost of a point of sale system you’re currently paying may be limited based on what seems affordable. Having a POS software system in place is a key way of creating immediate and more frequent sales.

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ChowNow

JULY 10, 2024

For starters, it’s essential to start off with a well-structured and intentional restaurant business plan. It can be hard to know where to start, so we created a clear step-by-step guide to writing a small business plan for your restaurant. This will help give a clear picture of how the business will work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Since its inception in mid-March, more than 500 restaurants around the world have joined the program and are reporting sales ranging from several thousand dollars to up to $60,000. The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When

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EATER

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the last several years, it has become big business for white-owned companies to “discover” “new” ferments from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) cultures and bring them to Western markets. The community is grounded in reconnecting people to traditional food systems, lost tastes, and microbial heritages.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In this post, we’ll define restaurant labor cost percentage, explain how to calculate it, share our thoughts on an ideal labor cost percentage, and give you some tips for controlling restaurant labor cost percentage for your business. Let’s look at an example: Jimmy’s Pizzeria grosses $300,000 in sales each month. Payroll Taxes.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 31, 2019

and because of the diverse nature of the food business, I feel that the options have never been better. Granted, it is a small number of operations that see the light, but once the process of change begins then others will need to either follow suit or face the consequence of reducing days of operation or even closing their doors.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

While money isn't everything, it's one of the biggest pain points for restaurant workers right now. We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. They aren't making enough money.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

Loyalty programs offer dining rewards, creating a bond between customers and your business. There are different types of loyalty programs: Points-Based Rewards: Customers earn points for every dollar spent. Points can be redeemed for discounts or free menu items. Customer retention becomes vital for success.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Immediately, additional “regulatory” fees were charged to customers, and restaurants and delivery workers complained that orders dropped, with Uber claiming in a blog post that they had dipped by 30 percent. Not the customers, who feel gouged by an avalanche of fees. Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Since followers might worry they were losing access to recipes that appeared only in the books and not on her blog, she announced plans to transfer everything to the public website. million digital books and almost 23 million in print, but digital cookbook sales sagged through May, even as print sales continued upward.

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Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

If you think the business cashless trend is crazy, you’re not alone. Some restaurant chain owners see the transition as a step toward going cashless in the future because restaurant point-of-sale systems make it so easy. Of course, it’s essential for most businesses to accept cash payments in some situations.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is split up between cash inflow—money that your business is taking in—and cash outflow—money that you spend on operating costs. In addition to letting you maintain daily operations, positive cash flow sets your business up for success or sustainability in multiple ways.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 18, 2025

Accounting vs Restaurant Bookkeeping Restaurant accounting uses data to assess your restaurants financial situation and make business decisions. Its simpler and often used by small restaurants. Daily Sales Report Daily sales reports track daily revenue, helping you monitor performance and make informed decisions.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 4, 2025

What Restaurant Brands Need To Know The Cost of Ignoring Market Trends Missing a market trend doesnt just mean falling behind. It means losing real revenue. From external factors impacting guest traffic to rising operational inefficiencies, the cost of ignoring whats shaping consumer sentiment adds up fast. Heres what we found.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain. Focusing on making more money is essential to keep your business successful in the long run.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

QR codes have been mentioned a few times in our blogs. According to Business Insider, some more expensive restaurants use a more high-tech model to use UV light to kill bacteria. According to Business Insider, some more expensive restaurants use a more high-tech model to use UV light to kill bacteria.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

Pizza is King The report states that “pizza, as a percentage of food sales, is 80% higher in nearly half of the pizzerias (48.6%).” This increase in sales can be attributed to factors such as the growing popularity of plant-based toppings. The same applies to point-of-sale (POS) systems and kitchen automation.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Unfortunately, even small mistakes in payroll and HR can be costly for business owners. Learning the basics of restaurant HR and payroll can help you prepare a plan that works for your business. The faster your new hires are up to speed, the faster they can be engaged in your business and supporting your team.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Before implementing the marketing ideas, you must understand how to create a perfectly-tailored strategy for your business. Conduct a SWOT analysis: Write down your restaurant's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to identify which areas of your business could improve and have room for growth.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

With so many points of sale (POS) systems available in the market, finding the best POS for small businesses is essential to running your operations efficiently. In this blog, we will dive into the best features to look for when considering which POS system to invest in for your small business.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line.

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