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Mary King

Mary King

Staff Writer - Retail and Restaurants

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Education & Credentials:

  • B.A. English Literature, Colgate University
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Expertise:

  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • POS
  • Payments
  • Starting a Business

Highlights

  • 14 years of restaurant experience, including
  • 10+ years of restaurant management experience
  • 4 years of experience evaluating restaurant and retail technology
  • Featured National Entrepreneurship Week Speaker on the topic of starting a food truck business
  • Featured on NOT NICE. Clever. podcast to discuss small business ideas and small business owner self-care.
  • Contributing author to Starting a Business: Step-by-Step Advice from Industry Experts ebook

Experience:

Mary King is an expert restaurant and small business contributor at Fit Small Business. With more than a decade of small business experience, Mary has worked with some of the best restaurants in the world, and some of the most forward-thinking hospitality programs in the country. Mary’s firsthand operational experience ranges from independent food trucks to the grand scale of Michelin-starred restaurants, from small trades-based businesses to cutting-edge co-working spaces. She has advised multiple small businesses, from farms to dispensaries, assisting with operations, business strategy, operations, payment processing, licensing, hiring, and more.

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Posts Reviewed by Mary
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November 6, 2024

What Is Market Research? [+ Tips on How to Do It]

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November 6, 2024

Business Types: Which Is the Best Structure for Your Business?

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October 29, 2024

10 New Toast Products & Features in 2024

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October 25, 2024

15 Business Ideas for Kids

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Posts Written by Mary
Showing a customer paying cash on delivery.

June 29, 2023

Cash on Delivery: What It Is & How It Works

Showing a woman at the counter smiling at the camera.

June 7, 2023

How to Use a POS System for Business: 5 Key Skills + Video

kiosk definition, advantages, & examples

May 24, 2023

What Is a Kiosk? Types, Pros/Cons & Examples

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March 22, 2023

How to Set Up Square Appointments in 7 Easy Steps

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