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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

Culinary Cues

It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle. Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity.

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The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

Lavu

This low profit margin can be attributed to the high overhead costs associated with running a restaurant, including rent, labor, food and beverage costs, and utilities, often account for a major chunk of your expenses, making it challenging to increase your restaurant profit margin. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

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A RESTAURANTS HIGHER CALLING

Culinary Cues

I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food. So, what is this higher calling?

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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

Open for Business

Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? A restaurant promotion can be any special offer to guests at a restaurant.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS – REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF “WOW”

Culinary Cues

It matters not whether you are selling a Wagyu beef tenderloin or a fried chicken sandwich – what is essential is that your product is so good, so well prepared, so special that customers look at it, smell it, and take that first bite followed by a pause of surprise and a response that begins with “WOW”! Everything helps.

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9 Types of Restaurants – Choosing Your Niche

MadMobile

From cafes to fine dining, your restaurant concept is the roadmap to the details of your new business. What’s going to make your restaurant special? Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants?

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10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Making Their Presence Felt In The Indian F&B Sector

The Restaurant Times

A designer by profession and without having any prior experience in the F&B fraternity, Puja Sahu is a fine example of resourcefulness and grit. She is the brains behind The Potbelly, the first-ever fine-dine Bihari restaurant of India. Puja Sahu, Co-Founder, The Potbelly. Ramya Ravi, Director, Nandhana Group.