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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. Tying up all our cash into aging inventory was not going to work for us. Keeping batch sizes manageable helps preserve the artisan feel, preventing the loss of what makes a product special.

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Why Building Business Credit Should Be a Priority for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

They started their first business with cash, but when it came to building The Icy Spot GA, they tapped personal credit for some of their startup costs. Strong business credit gives you access to better financing options precisely when you need them—to manage those purchases or maintain cash flow during seasonal fluctuations.

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Why roasters are demanding more from their machines

Perfect Daily Grind

With margins and cash flow stretched thin, a machine that just roasts coffee is no longer enough; today’s roasters are increasingly demanding more from their equipment. In response, more coffee businesses are exploring in-house roasting as a way to regain control over quality, pricing, and sourcing.

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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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Restaurant Accounting Tips Made Simple: Expert Ways to Boost Profits in 2025

Lavu

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. Restaurant accounting tips plays a crucial role in tracking expenses, managing cash flow, and maximizing profitability. You cannot manage your restaurant properly without going into the accounting details.

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Ingredient Cost Tracking for Restaurants

Lavu

Proper cost tracking helps you set profitable menu prices, cut expenses, and manage inventory efficiently. Cloud-based POS systems like Lavu are a popular choice because they combine inventory management with real-time cost tracking. Want to boost your restaurant’s profits ? Start tracking ingredient costs.

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Why Restaurants Fail: 15 Surprising Reasons and How to Prevent Them

Lavu

Whether you’re launching your first location or managing an established spot, these insights will help you sidestep costly pitfalls and keep your business thriving. The experienced owner knows how to eventually delegate day-to-day tasks , to focus instead on managing operations at large. Find the experts, and pick their brains.