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RESOURCES FOR NEW FAST CASUAL RESTAURANTS

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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant? [Restaurant Startup Costs]

Let's take a look at all of the financial costs that go into opening a restaurant.

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The Best Restaurant Grand Opening Ideas

Consider this your grand entrance into the restaurant scene.

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5 Restaurant Expenses to Plan for When You're Opening a New Space

Before you dive into restaurant ownership, make sure you know about the expenses that sneak their way into your budget. Check out these 5 expenses to plan for in a new restaurant.

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The Complete Guide to Restaurant Equipment Financing

What are the options when financing equipment for your restaurant? Learn everything you need to know about choosing to finance restaurant equipment.

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Benefits of Operating a Fast Casual Restaurant

Fast casual restaurants are growing more and more popular with customers and business owners alike. Learn about the benefits of operating a fast casual restaurant.

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How to Cost a Plate of Food Based on Your Restaurant Recipes

Learn how to calculate plate costs so you can properly price menu items, manage your COGS, and achieve profitability targets.

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Branding

Use this guide to get tips on how to create a restaurant brand that stands out, attracts customers, and drives repeat visits.

FAST CASUAL MARKETING RESOURCES

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Top 25 Fast Casual Restaurants in 2024

Fast casual restaurants can be a great place to start for new restaurant operators. Here are 25 of our favorites.

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How To Create a Restaurant Marketing Plan For Any Size or Budget

Restaurant marketing is all about keeping in touch with your loyal customers and turning one-time visitors into regulars. Here's how to do it without breaking the bank.

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Pizza Trends: Square Pizza, Fast Casual, Thin Crust & More

There are dozens of different ways to prepare pizza, and some methods are currently more popular than others. Here are five of the biggest pizza trends for 2018.

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The One Thing Sweetgreen, Shake Shack, and FoMu Have in Common

These fast casual restaurants collaborate with local fine dining chefs to create unique offerings for their customers.

STAFF MANAGEMENT FOR FAST CASUAL RESTAURANTS

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How to Become A Restaurant Manager

Is a career in hospitality calling your name? Here's what to do to get to the leadership level.

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How to Lower Restaurant Labor Costs in 2024

Read on to learn the changes you can make in your restaurant to control your labor costs and maximize your restaurant’s profitability this year, while keeping your staff’s needs in mind.

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The Split Shift: Your Restaurant's Secret Weapon for Scheduling

Here's how your business can benefit from the split shift to maintain labor and costs in a restaurant.

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How to Calculate Your Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage

Learn to calculate restaurant labor cost by hours worked, labor cost as a percentage of revenue, and labor cost as a percentage of restaurant operating costs.