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Planning Year-Round Training to Improve Restaurant Operations

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Regular staff training ensures your employees are equipped to handle a fast-paced restaurant environment and the challenges that come with it, deliver exceptional service, and adapt to evolving industry trends to stay competitive. Key Training Areas The first question that probably pops into your mind is, What should I train my employees on?

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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

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Although ambiance , narrative, and menu diversity drive choices just as much, convenience and quickness remain critical. Here, working with a seasoned commercial real estate broker becomes absolutely vital. Every sensory aspect in visual presentation, menu labeling, staff behavior, music, lighting, and aroma conveys a tale.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

percent menu-price inflation rate. With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Red Robin climbs 3 percent to 78 thanks in large part to its focus on menu and food. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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How Restaurants Can Utilize a Small Business Loan to Fuel Growth

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By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Hiring and Training Employees for Business Growth Effective scaling of operations calls on a qualified and committed workforce.

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Bigger Bites: How Restaurant Owners Can Scale Smartly and Keep Their Edge

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Master the Menu Before Multiplying It Before you even think about duplicating your operation, you need a menu that’s not just tasty but also replicable. Earning a business management degree helps you build expertise in leadership, operations, and project management — critical skills for scaling any venture.

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The Power of Storytelling: Secrets to Content Marketing for Franchise Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

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One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable. Oversee incoming deliveries.