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How Interchange Fees Are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry’s Bottom Line

Modern Restaurant Management

This includes higher prices and reduced cash flow. As fees accumulate, restaurant owners often have difficulty managing cash flow and may be forced to cut essential services for their employees or other overhead costs. Another consideration is switching to an interchange-plus plan.

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The Strategic Value of Fractional CFOs in Multi-Unit Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

While many restaurants have the “rear-view mirror” covered with staff accountants handling day-to-day transactions, bank reconciliations, or payroll, they often lack the strategic finance “co-pilot” who helps owners and other senior management focus on high-impact decisions that create future value.

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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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What Restaurant Owners Need to Grow: Legal Strategies for Long-Term Success

Modern Restaurant Management

With over 25 years of experience in legal strategy, risk management and market expansion, I have had the privilege of helping brands navigate these challenges, and I would like to share a few key lessons to help restaurant operators thrive in today’s dynamic environment.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Effective Cash Flow Management 🔑 Learn strategies to manage your cash flow efficiently, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.

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Which marketing strategies actually work for coffee businesses?

Perfect Daily Grind

Current market challenges mean it’s never been harder to operate a coffee business – and this includes marketing and branding. High and volatile green coffee prices , along with increasing operational costs, are creating a more competitive market. Print and offline marketing remain crucial tools.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. However, increased investments in marketing and promotions to drive traffic could offset operational efficiency gains.

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