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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

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Again, turn to the National Restaurant Association for guidance. [] PRICING YOUR MENU BY COMPARISON. More often than not – the success of your restaurant begins with effective menu planning, proper pricing, and consistent execution. Every business requires controls in pricing, consistency, quality, and cash handling.

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Cost Cutting Ideas for Restaurants: Increase Restaurant Efficiency & Reduce Costs With These New Technologies

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They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

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The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. Ignore them and they will find someone else to pay attention. [] CONFUSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.

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How Small but Mighty Restaurants Can Optimize Data to Muscle Up Growth

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Let’s say the price of beef goes up. Reviewing your data from past menu adjustments may reveal an increase in the price of a chicken sandwich would create less of an impact on sales than bumping up the price of a hamburger. Glean data insights to help manage and build your team.

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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

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From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed. Check your governor's website.

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

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This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady.

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IN CHALLENGING TIMES DON’T MAKE CLASSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES REMEMBER THE TOP ELEVEN

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When I see a restaurant with a lackluster website or a Facebook page of sporadic posts with lengthy gaps in activity then I sense that the business has lost its energy. As owners, managers, and chefs – regardless of the hours that you invested in the job in the past, this is not the time to back off – this is the time to be even more present.