When you run a restaurant, there’s a lot to keep track of. Between employee scheduling, customer orders, table bussing, reservations, and deliveries, it’s hard to catch a break. And then there’s inventory. Beneath all the other moving pieces of restaurant life lie the raw ingredients that make the entire show possible. If you don’t have […]
When managing a restaurant, food safety has always been of the utmost importance, but there’s no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought the topic to a heightened public awareness. With sanitation constantly on the minds of consumers and restaurant goers, restaurants need to not only adhere to guidelines, but they need to ensure that […]
When running a business, it’s easy for costs to get out of control quickly. We’ve broken down the best cost cutting ideas for you to implement in 2021 from marketing, to HR, to equipment costs. Follow these 22 tips to slash spending in your small business and help your bottom line. Overhead Costs 1. Shop […]
The National Restaurant Association originally projected $899 billion for projected sales in 2020, but where those figures will actually land is anyone’s guess. If the 2020 estimations end up being right, that means $270 billion in payroll should have been paid out, which is no small amount. That’s roughly the GDP of Finland or Chile. […]
What makes a successful restaurant? Great food and drinks are vital – if your deliverable isn’t up to par, then nothing else really matters. Location is important too. If you’re off the beaten path or hard to find, then you’re going to have a tough time keeping regulars. How about service? We can’t forget about […]
Of the many expenses that go into running and maintaining a restaurant, labor and food costs are the two most important. Maintaining these costs and making sure they don’t cut into your profits is not easy, but these strategies are a great way to get started: What is the back-of-house in a restaurant? A restaurant’s […]
A happy customer is a loyal customer. Keeping a customer happy is no small feat, though. Here are 20 tips that every restaurant manager should know.
People leave companies – it’s a natural part of life, and it shouldn’t come with animosity or added stress. However, it often does. Emotions run high, and people can experience a wide range of negative feelings. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. A thorough employee offboarding experience can alleviate those problems. If you […]
Imagine that a lead contacts your contracting company and asks for a quote for the construction of a new house. You’re excited at the new prospect and sit down to come up with a reasonable but competitive quote. But how do you figure out how much to charge for your work? That’s where job costing […]
When you run a business, your first goal always needs to be to stay afloat and, ideally, make a profit too. To do that, you need to keep track of your finances and understand what your expenses are, and what your cash flow is. That’s where accounting can help. Whether you’re running a mom-and-pop pizza […]
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