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restaurant management
Experience the expertise of restaurant management! Explore the intricacies of leading a successful dining establishment, from mastering operational finesse to curating memorable guest experiences.
Fast-Casual Restaurants: Do They Need Culinary School Graduates?
Explore how culinary grads fit into the fast-casual industry, and why skills like leadership and creativity can often give them an edge.
Why Social Media Skills Are Essential for Culinary Career Success
Discover why social media skills are essential for chefs and managers to build brands, attract diners, and grow culinary careers.
7 Essential Restaurant Management Apps & Software (and How to Use Them)
Discover 7 essential restaurant apps featuring AI, real-time data, and integrations to streamline scheduling, inventory, and more.
The “Ratatouille Moment”: Chef Rodney Smith Serves Memory and Home on Every Plate
Discover how Chef Rodney Smith turned Southern roots and culinary school training into powerful pop-up dining experiences in Atlanta.
Restaurant Management 101: An Essential Guide
Explore restaurant management duties, salary ranges, and how to become a standout restaurant manager in today’s foodservice industry.
Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub? How You Can Choose the Best Delivery Partner for Your Restaurant
Thinking of offering delivery? Explore the pros and cons of third-party delivery services and which one(s) may be right for your business.
8 Ways Chefs and Home Cooks Can Reduce Food Waste
Learn how chefs and home cooks can reduce food waste with 8 practical tips for saving money, meals, and the planet.
What Is Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management?
Hospitality and restaurant operations management focuses on the logistics of foodservice, hiring, training, and guest experience. Here's an in-depth look.
Food Inflation: How Restaurants Can Adapt Their Menus to Rising Prices
Rising costs are hitting restaurants hard, but smart strategies can help. Discover how to combat inflation, streamline supply chains, and manage labor expenses in 2025.
How Much Money Can Restaurants Make?
How much money can restaurants make? Find out average revenue for various types of restaurants and how capacity, location, and menu make an impact.
How You Can Open a Bakery: 7 Steps to Success
Ready to explore how to open a bakery? Consider these steps including location, capital, permits, and more.
Restaurant Marketing 101: An Essential Guide
Find strategies to attract new customers and potentially increase revenue in this Restaurant Marketing 101 Guide.
What Does a Restaurant Manager Do? Roles & Responsibilities
Discover the diverse roles and responsibilities of a restaurant manager, from hiring to cost control, and learn how you can build a successful career in hospitality.
How Restaurants Get Michelin Stars: A Brief History of the Michelin Guide
A Michelin star rating is one of the most prestigious honors a restaurant can receive. Learn how restaurants get stars and how the Michelin Guide started.
How to Start a Restaurant: A Step-By-Step Guide
Wondering how to start a restaurant? Find out what you need to know in our step-by-step guide.
Holiday Dining Statistics 2024: Trends from Thanksgiving to New Year’s
Will you dine out or cook in this holiday season? Explore current holiday dining trends, from home-cooked feasts to restaurant dinners and take out.
2024 Restaurant Industry Demographics: Diversity Among Owners and Employees
Our restaurant and foodservice industry demographics stats can tell you everything you need to know about the state of the industry’s workforce.
What Is Mise en Place and Why Is It So Important to Chefs?
Discover the importance of mise en place, tips for mastering it, and common mistakes to avoid for achieving a smoother, more efficient cooking process.
How to Become a Restaurant Manager
The life of a restaurant manager is different every day. Discover the types of management jobs, the skills you may need to get there, and how to start on this path.
4 Ways All Chefs Should Handle Food Critics
Criticism of your restaurant is inevitable, but you can take steps to avoid negative reviews and get more positive reviews. Find out best practices for handling food critics.
How to Create the Right Atmosphere in Your Restaurant
Creating the right restaurant atmosphere means paying close attention to what your guests see, hear, and feel. Set the right mood to help your space stand out!
Restaurant Franchising: A Brief Guide and Opportunities
Thinking about buying a franchise? Turning your restaurant into a franchise powerhouse? Our guide can get you started.
Fine Dining Etiquette: A Guide to Rules and Best Practices
Curious to learn more about fine dining etiquette? From basic manners to fine wine selection, discover the special rules and expectations of high-end restaurants!
Table Setting Etiquette 101: A Brief Guide
The right table setting is a great way to establish ambiance for your event or restaurant. Find out the proper way to set a table for basic, casual, or formal settings.
Commercial Baking: A Guide to Scaling Your Bakery Business
Take your bakery business to the next level with this guide to help you scale successfully.
How to Price a Menu to Improve Profitability for Your Restaurant
Elevate your restaurant's success! Learn how to set profitable menu prices with smart strategies that could increase your bottom line.
How Restaurant Owners Can Create a Positive Team Culture
Discover how you can increase your reputation and employee experience by developing a positive team culture.
How You Can Build a Seasonal Menu for Your Restaurant
Find out some of the best practices for creating a seasonal menu for your restaurant.
Social Media Marketing for Restaurants: What You Need to Know
Is social media a mystery to you? Discover the essentials of social media marketing for restaurants with these examples and techniques.
How to Manage Your Back of House Schedule
Back-of-house scheduling can be a dull chore—or the secret to your restaurant’s success! Discover our top tips for how to schedule restaurant staff.
4 Tips for Promoting Happy Hour in Your Restaurant
Looking to boost your revenue? Here are four happy hour ideas to help get more customers and make the most of that post-work, pre-dinner stretch.
How to Create a Great Restaurant Menu
Learn how to create a restaurant menu that fits your establishment’s cuisine and style in order to help attract your ideal customers.
How to Develop Effective Communication Skills for the Hospitality Industry
Anyone can become a better communicator, and in hospitality, communication is key. We’ve put together a simple guide to help you start honing your communication skills.
How to Create a Great Beverage Menu
A great drink menu can help a restaurant maximize its most profitable items. Find out more about what makes a beverage menu effective.
Should Your Restaurant Run a Loyalty Program?
Restaurant loyalty programs can turn diners into repeat customers, potentially boosting your bottom line. Should your restaurant run one?
How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage
Learn how to calculate food cost percentage, and find out how this vital performance indicator can help contribute to the success of your business.
How to Negotiate with Food Vendors
Explore how to negotiate with vendors, including researching your options, using your leverage, and requesting terms that can benefit your business.
How to Improve the Ambiance of Your Restaurant
The elements of ambiance seem simple, but combining them can be tricky. Get some inspiration and guidance in improving your restaurant’s ambiance.
What Makes a Restaurant Successful?
What makes restaurants successful? Explore elements of a top-performing restaurant, as well as some industry terms and marketing tidbits.
How to Open a Coffee Shop: A Step-By-Step Guide
Wondering how to start your own coffee shop? Find out what you need to know in our step-by-step guide.
