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How to Hire an Executive Chef
Finding a great executive chef has never been harder. Stephanie Yee, Managing Director of Willow Tree Recruiting, shares how restaurant operators can source, vet, and hire the right chef for their kitchen.
SMS Marketing for Restaurants: How to Stay Top-of-Mind With Customers and Drive More Repeat Orders
Discover how text-message marketing for restaurants can keep your business top-of-mind and drive repeat orders.
SpotOn Introduces Profit AI, Delivering Proactive Profit Recommendations to Independent Restaurants
New restaurant AI capability surfaces recommendations inside the SpotOn dashboard while keeping each decision with the operator.
The Loan Offers Won't Stop. Most of Them Are Scams.
Loan offers are flooding restaurant inboxes — and not all of them are legitimate. Learn how to spot phishing scams, avoid predatory financing, and find capital that actually works for your business.
8 Steps to a Profitable Beverage Program
High-margin alcohol sales are shrinking. Here's how to maintain profits when guests buy less alcohol (and they are).
AI for Restaurants: An Operator-First Vision That Quietly Lifts Profit
Restaurant AI should be intuitive for teams, complementary to the guest experience and impactful on your bottom line. That’s the bar.
Restaurant Marketing: A Practical Guide To Attract, Convert, and Retain More Customers
A deep dive into restaurant marketing, covering the strategies, tools, and decisions operators need to drive real results.
How To Increase Restaurant Sales: 15 Strategies Built For Long-Term Growth
Learn how to increase restaurant sales with 15 actionable strategies that help operators grow revenue sustainably and keep guests coming back.
How to Make a Menu for Your Restaurant (and make it profitable)
Learn the art and science of restaurant menu creation, from concept to setting profitable prices and expert design tips.
How Restaurant Loans Work—And How to Find the Right One for Your Business
Learn how restaurant loans work and discover easier funding options to grow your business.
How to Create Online Ordering for Your Restaurant
Make money on online orders. Learn how to keep your profits, increase online orders, control order flow, and capture guest data—without per-order commissions.
How to Build a Restaurant Tech Stack Every Operator Needs to Thrive
Learn how to build a restaurant tech stack that works together to streamline operations and grow your business.
Restaurant SEO: A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Getting Found Online and Growing Your Customer Base
Learn how to use restaurant SEO to attract more local customers, boost online visibility, and grow your business—without paying for ads.
How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template
Assess the financial health of your restaurant. Our P&L template brings together your sales and costs to calculate your profit.
How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? A Definitive Guide to Tipping Etiquette.
The meal was incredible. The service was amazing. How much to tip? Answer the question with this comprehensive guide.
Beyond Gratuity: Perspectives of Restaurant Staff on Tipping Practices
Tip Fatigue, Real-World Paychecks, and What Today’s Tipping Trends Mean for Restaurants
Survey by SpotOn Reveals Restaurant Workers and Consumers Aren’t So Far Apart on Tip Culture
Despite reports of “tipflation,” study finds that most workers' tips have stayed the same, and their expectations remain modest.
Saving Grace: Family Bond Is the Secret Ingredient at Grace’s Tiers Bakery
Cake Boss saved Grace Nash's life, along with a little help from her son.
8 Transactional Email Best Practices to Enhance Efficiency in Your Small Business
A look at some of the ways to use transactional emails to connect with customers in an efficient manner.
100 Coffee Shop Name Ideas + How to Name Your Cafe
Would coffee taste just as sweet if it was served by any other name? Draft memorable names for your coffee shop or cafe with these tips and examples.
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