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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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Report: Combat the Restaurant Worker Shortage with Technology

The 2022 restaurant labor shortage is a massive problem in the industry. Here's how guest-led technology can help.

TRENDS & INSIGHTS

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How Restaurants Can Navigate Food Inflation and Protect Profitability

Put rising food inflation into historical context and uncover action items to help protect profits and remain agile in the face of sustained economic pressure.

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How to Survive the Restaurant Industry Labor Shortage

Dive into the data to see how to help boost employee retention for your restaurant operation — even amidst the ongoing labor shortage.

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How To Use Restaurant Food Cost Control To Protect Profitability

Learn how to calculate restaurant food costs, determine if percentages are on track for your profit goals, and implement tactics to take control of food costs.

RUNNING THE NUMBERS

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How to Calculate (and Control) Restaurant Food Cost Variance

Managing food cost variance mitigates price fluctuations and helps maximize the return on your COGS.

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How to Calculate Your Restaurant's Prime Cost

Prime costs are the sum of the total cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) and the total labor costs. Learn why it's a critical financial and operational restaurant metric and how to track it.

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How to Calculate Food Cost Percentages and Take Control of Profitability

Maximize profitability by consistently calculating and taking control of restaurant food costs.

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How to Calculate Restaurant COGS and Boost Profitability

Calculating your restaurant cost of goods sold might seem like a pain, but it's an important part of making sure your business is healthy. Here's an easy way to calculate it.

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Which Inventory Costing Method Is Right for Your Restaurant?

Inventory costing can help make the process of managing inventory easier — and more profitable. Here are the differences between the FIFO, LIFO, and WAC methods.

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How to Consistently Conduct Actual vs. Theoretical Food Cost Analysis?

Understanding actual vs. theoretical costs can help reduce costs, boost profitability, and highlight your restaurant’s financial health.

RESOURCE

The Restaurant Industry Outlook Report: 2023 Edition

Download the report to get key learnings from 2022 and learn what operators expect to see in 2023. The insights cover opportunities, challenges, and tactics for restaurant success.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

Industry Story

For Busboys and Poets, Culture is the Key to Retention

Navigating the labor crisis can be really challenging for restaurant owners. Here's how a strong company culture can make a difference.

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Why Do Restaurant Staff Quit?

Here are some common reasons restaurant employees quit, and ways you can get them to stick around.

How-to Guide

How to Manage Restaurant Staff Well for Long-term Success

Data-driven insights from current restaurant employees to help you optimize your staff management practices and boost employee retention.

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How to Train New Restaurant Employees

Learn how to create a training program for new employees that helps them crush their jobs and build long-term careers in the industry.

How-to Guide

How to Choose the Right Restaurant Service Model

Harmonize your restaurant service model with your cuisine, sales channels, labor force, restaurant space, and other key components.

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How Much Should Restaurants Pay Employees?

The best way to attract and retain employees is to offer competitive compensation. Here’s how to decide what to pay your staff.

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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.

MARKETING A RESTAURANT

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Restaurant Marketing: Your Guide to Marketing a New Restaurant

Learn how to market your new restaurant and attract your first customers.

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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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How to Do Email Marketing for Restaurants

Creating an email marketing strategy for your restaurant can help you build lifelong relationships with your diners. Here’s how to use email for restaurants.

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How to Create Your Restaurant Marketing Budget

Planning your restaurant promotions with a budget in mind will help streamline your success now, and later.

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Restaurant Marketing Ideas and Trends To Boost Your Bottom Line

Looking to build up your recurring guest visits? These restaurant marketing ideas and trends will boost your bottom line by inspiring new menu items and marketing campaigns.

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The 12 Best Restaurant Website Examples

A great restaurant website can attract new customers and raise the overall profile of your restaurant. Here’s how to create your own restaurant website.

RESOURCE

Guide to Restaurant Social Media Marketing

Learn how to optimize your social media presence to showcase your brand, tell your story, attract new customers, and engage with your audience.

ONLINE ORDERING & DELIVERY STRATEGY

How-to Guide

The Complete Guide to Online Ordering for Restaurants

Takeout and delivery were the two leading revenue-generating options for restaurants looking to stay afloat during the pandemic. As online ordering and off-premise dining continues to thrive in 2023, here's everything you need to know.

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How to Increase Your Online Ordering Sales

Here's how you can promote your restaurant's online ordering program to increase orders and build strong customer relationships.

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10 Strategies to Improve Delivery Efficiency for Restaurants

You can’t control every aspect of the delivery process, which is why it’s important to improve delivery efficiency in the areas you can control. Here are 10 ways to improve delivery efficiency.