Restaurant AI for Independent Operators: Practical Ways to Improve Operations, Marketing, and Profitability

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Restaurant AI for Independent Operators: Practical Ways to Improve Operations, Marketing, and Profitability

Why AI matters right now and how it can be an tool for: inventory management & cost control, menu engineering, labor scheduling & staffing, marketing & guest engagement, waste reduction & sustainability. Also: best practices for adoption and risks & challenges to watch. (Read time @ 8 mins)

By Jaime Oikle

/ 21 Apr 2026

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Could You Fire Yourself? The Ultimate Test of a Restaurant's Systems

By Jaime Oikle

/ 20 Apr 2026

Could You Fire Yourself? The Ultimate Test of a Restaurant's Systems

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10 Social Media Tips That Help Restaurants Drive More Sales, Build Engagement, and Grow Their Audience

By Jaime Oikle

/ 14 Apr 2026

10 Social Media Tips That Help Restaurants Drive More Sales, Build Engagement, and Grow Their Audience

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A Key to Winning Repeat Restaurant Customers

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/ 9 Apr 2026

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The Menu Engineering Worksheet: Design Your Menu to Drive Profits, Not Just Orders

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/ 4 Apr 2026

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Upselling Without Being Pushy: How Restaurants Can Increase Sales Through Better Service

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/ 2 Apr 2026

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Jaime Oikle

Jaime is the Owner & Founder of RunningRestaurants.com, a comprehensive web site for restaurant owners & managers filled with marketing, operations, service, people & tech tips to help restaurants profit and succeed.

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Restaurant AI for Independent Operators: Practical Ways to Improve Operations, Marketing, and Profitability

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"Rev" is a co-owner of Handcraft Burgers & Brew and also a Brand, Customer & Technology Evangelist. Rev helps tech and software companies generate more leads, all while building fervent brand ambassadors and growing sales.

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