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To Cater or Not to Cater? That is the Holiday Question

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Catering can be a great way to increase your sales during the holiday season. You already have the commercial kitchen, staff, customer base, and the economy of scale for bulk ordering so the cost of entry into catering should be relatively low. This is not the time to test out new menu items. Promote, Promote, Promote.

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

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However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent. Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. You can easily retrieve this data from your POS system.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce. Not Quite Cyndi Lauper, but Brands Just Wanna Have Fun!

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Take These 3 Steps to Survive An Unusual Hospitality Holiday Season

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The holiday season is usually full of family, friends, and fun—and a lot of profitability for the restaurant industry. Restaurants that are already trying to find ways to cut food costs and optimize efficiency with reduced opportunities for revenue are now asking themselves: How do we thrive during this holiday season?

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? For these travelers, the dining experience will be back on the menu. Plant-based options are a must on any menu from bed and breakfasts to five-star resorts. Finding innovative ways to incorporate novel foods into your menu sets your properties at the forefront of healthy dining.

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[Guide] Restaurant Management Tips & Tactics: 2019 Field Guide

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As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. 7 Core Restaurant Management Responsibilities Staffing : Hire, fire, train, and manage employees. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together.

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Marketing in Festive Season: How to Increase Restaurant Sales & Customers During Raksha Bandhan

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And when it comes to the festival season, you can’t afford to be complacent. You need to make sure your restaurant is as festive as possible this time of year—and that means catering to the needs of your customers. Keep your festive menu simple yet special – Don’t complicate, it may cost you more.