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The Strategic Value of Fractional CFOs in Multi-Unit Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Understanding the Fractional CFO Role A fractional CFO is a seasoned financial expert who partners with businesses on a part-time or contract basis. Strategic Cash Flow Management Restaurants often grapple with cash flow challenges due to seasonality, fluctuating customer demand, and variable/fixed costs.

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Preventing Supply Chain Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. Create strong relationships with local retailers. Having these retailers on speed dial can make sure both the restaurant and the retailers are on the same page.

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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

Modern Restaurant Management

"In retail and restaurants, everyone is fighting for the same shrinking pool of frontline labor. Seasoned store manager labor is even harder to find. You have more information about your menu, your restaurant, your employees, and your customers than anyone else. Exploit the competitive advantage in your proprietary data.

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Collaborations That Make Sense for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries For restaurants with a bar program or shareable bites: Host a beer pairing dinner or cocktail collab night Use their ingredients (like bitters, wine reductions) in seasonal dishes Cross-promote tasting events and merch 4. Retailers and Boutiques Perfect for seasonal campaigns or shopping districts.

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7-Eleven jumps into the summer value wars

Restaurant Business

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. With elevated prices as the backdrop, value messaging has already been out in full force in recent weeks from both restaurants and convenience retailers.

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How to Add Products to Your Restaurant’s Sales Mix

Modern Restaurant Management

One option is to develop and manufacture products that can be used and sold in the restaurant as well as in retail outlets. There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to get that bottle of your secret seasoning mix into hands of your guests or onto big-box shelves. Identify the Winner on Your Menu. Getting into Retail.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Retailers are having a tougher time each month, as well. “The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in.

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