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Planning for Growth and Expansion: A Guide for Restaurant Operators

Squirrel Systems

The restaurant industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, making growth and expansion exciting and challenging for operators. Restaurant operators can create a stable and sustainable growth path by focusing on these key areas. Cost Management : Monitor costs, including food, labor, and overhead.

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Inflation is Changing the Ways Restaurants Operate

Goliath Consulting

To cover supply chain costs, restaurant owners need to raise their prices. According to Jonathan Maze from Restaurant Business , limited-service and full-service restaurants have raised prices to at least 7% over the past year as grocery prices are soaring as well, which means a more expensive supply chain. percent over the year.”

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level. Employees designated as receivers should be able to both recognize various quality levels of merchandise and be trained how to handle the necessary paperwork and any digital recordkeeping.

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5 Reasons NOT to Order Restaurant Supplies from Cheetah

Cheetah

COVID-19, supply chain issues and rising food prices have placed the future of major broadliners at risk. Operators who are opting out of the traditional big supplier-small restaurant relationship have good reason to do so. Heck, it might even feel good to know you’re a small cog in the food supply machine.

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Why Restaurant Merch Is the Most Effective Marketing Tool

Cheetah

As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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12 Tips to Increase Catering Profits This Busy Season

Cheetah

These small bites require just as much food as entrees, but demand meticulous prep work (and thousands of toothpicks). Unfortunately, many catering businesses suffer from disorganized operations, especially in relation to sourcing supplies, prepping food and retaining staff. >>> Need help forecasting?

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Five Ways for Restaurants to Thrive When Offices Reopen

Modern Restaurant Management

Many offices are requiring individual packaging for catered food and even office snacks. Make sure your hours of operation are current and consistent on your website, social media, and your voicemail message. Disrupted supply chains may affect your menu. Here are five ways your restaurant can make the most of the return to work.