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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

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From garlic-butter crust options to artisanal oils, offering “good, better, best” options allows pizzerias to serve budget-conscious customers while catering to those willing to splurge for higher quality. This operational simplicity makes training new hires faster and allows teams to deliver a consistent product every time.

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How to Start and Grow a Successful Restaurant Catering Business in 2025

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Expanding into catering is one of the smartest ways for restaurants to diversify revenue and reach new customers. Whether you’re serving corporate lunches or private events, building a successful restaurant catering business requires more than just great food — it takes planning, streamlined operations, and the right technology.

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From Fumbling to Flourishing: Fixing Common Restaurant Marketing Errors

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To rebound, I recommend hiring a trusted marketing professional or team that understands your vision and can execute strategies that help your restaurant thrive. Upscale dining or Michelin-star restaurants typically cater to a different kind of clientele, so marketing here should emphasize exclusivity, quality, and experience.

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Oh, Canada: The Potential Impact of AI and Tariffs

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AI has the potential to revolutionize hiring processes, employee training, and even workforce scheduling, leading to more efficient operations and improved guest services. It has the potential to revolutionize hiring processes, employee training, and even workforce scheduling, leading to more efficient operations and improved guest services.

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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

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Food service businesses, such as caterers, face additional risks. If you are a caterer, you’ll face traditional restaurant risks like equipment breakdown and damage to your property; however, you may have a greater interest in coverage such as hired and non-owned vehicle insurance.

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JBF Study: Independent Restaurants Are Actively Evolving

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The research stems from in-person chef interviews and a nationwide survey of more than 400 restaurant owners and operators spanning 47 states with respondents ranging from fine dining establishments to fast-casual venues, breweries, and caterers. "This Notably, establishments that embraced change reported stronger performance metrics.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

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Hiring Help Without a Budget : As my client base grew, I needed support but couldn’t afford full-time staff. Operators are maximizing revenue through delivery, private events, ghost kitchens, catering, and branded merchandise. Online ordering, catering, and off-site events are key opportunities.