All Articles in operations

Sales forecasting helps restaurant owners predict demand using past trends and upcoming events, improving labor, prep, ordering, and profits weekly.

A practical overview of restaurant labor laws covering hours, tips, minors, safety, harassment prevention, and simple audits to stay ready.

Efficient recruiting for restaurants relies on clarity, speed-to-contact, repeatable interviews, referrals and tracking time-to-hire.

Clear opening ideas tailored to QSR, full-service, coffee, and ghost kitchens, including smart offers.

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Four ambitious menu and channel bets—by Sweetgreen, Krispy Kreme, Portillo’s, and Denny’s—surged, then reversed as operational friction and thin margins surfaced within months.

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Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” plan leans on speed, simplicity, and a revived third place. Early results and industry parallels show a disciplined turnaround taking shape.

Clear breakdown of restaurant licenses and permits so new owners effectively prevent fines, inspection issues, and closure by tracking renewals.

Practical guide showing restaurant owners how inventory management lowers food costs through accurate counting, costing, variance tracking, and smarter ordering.

A complete restaurant cleaning checklist for owners, covering daily, weekly, and monthly routines to maintain food safety and guest satisfaction.

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Restaurants enter the seasonal sprint with dual on- and off-premise demand, tariff pressure, and staffing challenges. Data-backed tactics show how to capture group bookings, scale menus, and protect margins.