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Best Restaurant POS Systems for 2023

October 05, 2023. 8 MIN READ Written By: Mary King
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How to Start a Restaurant in 10 Steps

July 18, 2023. 12 MIN READ Written By: Mary King
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How to Start a Restaurant With No Money—Tips From an Expert

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The Basics of Restaurant Management in 6 Steps

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30 Key Restaurant Metrics + How to Calculate & Track

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How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage [+ Free Calculator]

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Restaurant Labor Cost: How to Calculate & Lower [+Free Calculator]

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How to Start a Catering Business in 10 Steps

August 30, 2023. 16 MIN READ Written By: Mary King
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Menu Development Planning & Design: Expert Guide

September 21, 2023. 13 MIN READ Written By: Ray Delucci

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July 24, 2023

How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage [+ Free Calculator]

Free Calculator

Food cost is the ratio of inventory of goods on hand vs the menu items you have sold within a given time period. It is one of the most important data points a restaurant can use to assess its financial health. You can look at food

WRITTEN BY: Ray Delucci

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October 9, 2023

Restaurant Labor Cost: How to Calculate & Lower [+Free Calculator]

Free Template

Restaurant labor cost is a calculation that helps managers make staffing decisions. There are two ways to look at your restaurant labor costs—as a rolling calculation that shows if your daily staffing levels are in line with your sales, or as a post-mortem, month-end number

WRITTEN BY: Mary King

June 23, 2023

How to Write a Restaurant Manager Job Description + Template

Free Templates

Use this restaurant manager job description template to attract the best candidates on job posting sites and keep your team on the same page with pay, duties, and responsibilities.

WRITTEN BY: Mary King

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September 12, 2023

Catering Contract Template [+ Free Downloadable & Tips]

Free Templates

A catering contract describes the services you will provide to a client and the payment terms you require. Catering contracts ensure you and your client are on the same page and reduce the likelihood that you will experience business losses due to a lack of

WRITTEN BY: Mary King

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