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Public Content Finding More Profits in the Challenging Restaurant Industry with Tony Smith (Ep 99)
Jul 16, 2019

Great in-depth conversation with Tony Smith on the business and what it takes to succeed today.

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Public Content Open Book Management Can Boost Your Restaurant's Results (Ep 96)
Jul 3, 2019

Looking to get everyone engaged toward the same goal? Try opening the books...

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Public Content POS Features Not Used Well in Restaurants (Ep 95)
Jul 2, 2019

Here are some things you can do to get more out of the POS system in your restaurant.

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Member Content How to Calculate Food Costs for New Menu Items
Jun 11, 2019

When you're ready to add a new item to your menu, follow these steps to calculate an appropriate price.

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Member Content 20 Steps to Lowering Your Food or Liquor Costs
Jun 5, 2019

In-depth operational piece revealing the secrets to lowering your costs. You'll get the steps needed to create an action plan for a food cost fitness program. A must read!

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Public Content Where are the Hidden Profits for Restaurants? (Ep 92)
May 14, 2019

Looking for more profits? Here's where they might be...

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Public Content Insider Notes for Opening a Restaurant (Ep 89)
Apr 17, 2019

A handful of key tips from the author of Opening a Restaurant: From Inception to Reception.

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Member Content Game Changers for Your Restaurant's Bottom Line
Mar 26, 2019

A deep dive into two key areas: menu maximization as well as staff training & development.

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Public Content 19 Restaurant Management Tips to Maximize Profit and Minimize Hassle
Mar 18, 2019

Top tips to help you stay in the black.

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Public Content What Restaurants & Bars Need to Know About Insurance (Ep 87)
Mar 11, 2019

Any of number of things can go awry in the restaurant business. We talk about both the common coverage needs as well as the needs for some specific situations.

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Public Content Timeline for Buying or Selling a Restaurant (Ep 86)
Mar 7, 2019

Every deal is different, but we talk about what it typically takes to get the deal done.

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Public Content How POS Systems Can Help Your Restaurant Increase Sales & Profits (Ep 85)
Feb 27, 2019

POS Systems aren't just for ringing up sales. They're also for ringing up profits!

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Public Content Getting a Fresh Set of Eyes on Your Business (Ep 80)
Feb 7, 2019

Great interview session with Jeffrey Stone, CEO at Compeat Restaurant Management Software.

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Public Content 25+ Ways to Run a More Profitable Restaurant (Ep 1)
Jan 16, 2019

RR dives deep with Roger Beaudoin from Restaurant Rockstars on the secrets of his wildly successful restaurant & bar.

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Member Content Six Restaurant Trends for 2019
Jan 4, 2019

Drawing on his 30+ years of experience working in the restaurant industry and lifetime of dining experiences around the globe, Gert is the perfect person to predict what trends will rule the restaurant space in 2019.

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Member Content DOL Opinion Letter Eliminates 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees
Dec 14, 2018

Katherine covers what this change means for employers with tipped workers.

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