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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

Modern Restaurant Management

While maybe less cute than National Pet Day (4/11) and less tasty than National Cheeseburger Day (9/18), National Insurance Day on June 28 encourages businesses to shop around for the BEST insurance partner to ensure financial success and safety for all involved.

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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

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Even if these were unintentional, this individual would still be subject to fines and a loss of trust with staff. When restaurant owners get it wrong, it could lead to fines, broken trust among employees—as with the examples above—and even jail time for more egregious violations.

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Average Restaurant Profit Margins: What They Are And How to Improve Yours

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It factors in all your operating expenses, like labor, rent, insurance, equipment repairs, marketing, and more. came to $35,000, and your operating expenses (labor, rent, insurance, etc.) Restaurant type: Whether you run a fine dining, fast casual, or quick service concept plays a big role in potential margins.

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MRM Research Roundup: Midyear Report Card, Cowboy Carter Boost, and the Evolving Pumpkin Craze

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With increased sales as the top priority, more than 40 percent of operators plan to increase their budgets for promotions and marketing, particularly for off-premise dining, which remains one of the most significant shifts in consumer preferences post-pandemic. percent in Q4 2024, with a moderation down to.9 9 percent in 2025. percent and 3.1

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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“In 2025, restaurants are walking the fine line between automation and hospitality,” said Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food & Beverage at Square. The data shows a remarkable 61 percent of singles are willing to dine out for a first date on February 14th, while 51 percent of all diners are considering double dates.

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Restaurant Menu Pricing: How to Set Prices That Boost Profits And Keep Customers

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To conduct menu pricing profitably, you need to factor in the behind-the-scenes costs that keep your doors openthat includes rent, utilities, insurance, labor, cleaning supplies, linen, and everything in between. Overhead and Labor Costs: Factoring operational expenses Food isnt your only expense.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

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This doesnt mean cutting corners and sacrificing the customer experience; its about knowing where your money is going, spotting leaks early, and fine-tuning whats already working. Fixed costs like rent, property taxes, insurance, and utilities are all part of your occupancy costs.