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Demystifying Cash Flow vs. Profit - Why Profitable Restaurants Still Run Out of Money

Learn why profitable restaurants can still face cash shortages, understand the difference between cash flow and profit, and discover strategies to keep your business financially healthy.

accounting

May 13, 2026

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Mastering the Numbers - How to Read Your Restaurant's Profit & Loss Statement Without an Accountant

This step-by-step guide will show restaurant owners exactly how to read their profit & loss statement, spot hidden leaks, and boost profit—no finance degree required.

accounting

May 13, 2026

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Menu Metrics Every Restaurant Owner Should Track

Menu metrics help restaurant owners track sales, costs, profitability, waste, and channel performance to make smarter, more profitable menu decisions.

menu development

May 12, 2026

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How to Start a Cloud Kitchen

A Cloud Kitchen helps restaurateurs serve delivery customers, reduce front-of-house costs, manage digital orders, and grow profitably with data-driven operations.

operations

May 11, 2026

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Inside Pizza Guys The Real Story Behind Opening a Pizza Franchise in California

Discover the real challenges and rewards of opening a pizza restaurant franchise in Huntington Beach, California. This article explores the operational journey, family dynamics, and strategic choices behind Pizza Guys, through the lens of the owner’s experience.

operations

May 12, 2026

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Best Areas in Virginia to Open a Restaurant

Explore the best areas in Virginia to open a restaurant by comparing demand, costs, tourism, labor, competition, and concept fit.

operations

May 8, 2026

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The Complete Food Handling Checklist for Restaurant Owners

Food handling checklists help restaurants manage receiving, storage, prep, cooking, service, cleaning, training, and daily safety checks.

operations

May 8, 2026

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The Impact of Overlooking Employee Availability in Scheduling

Learn how ignoring employee availability and scheduling preferences leads to disengagement, higher turnover, and lower productivity. Discover why people-focused scheduling improves retention, morale, and overall team performance.

operations

May 8, 2026

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The Hidden Cost of Constant Schedule Adjustments

Discover how constant last-minute schedule changes create workplace stress, lower employee morale, and reduce productivity. Learn why structured scheduling improves retention, communication, and overall business efficiency.

operations

May 7, 2026

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How to Set Up and Optimize Your Restaurant Google Business Profile

Optimize your restaurant google business profile with accurate details, posts, Q&A, attributes, reviews, and tracking to increase visibility and orders.

marketing ideas

May 6, 2026

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Driving Business Growth: Strategies for Expansion and Innovation at Quiznos and Taco del Mar

Explore how Neel Patel's expertise in business transformation is driving growth strategies for Quiznos and Taco del Mar, backed by Rego Restaurant Group's commitment to data-driven business transformations.

Updated On Mar. 28, 2025 Published Mar. 28, 2025

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Neel Patel: The Architect of Business Transformation

Neel Patel's extensive experience in business transformation, evident from over six years as an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, underscores his capability in driving growth strategies for Quiznos and Taco del Mar. His background in the marketing and sales department, coupled with a portfolio that includes advising clients on enterprise strategy, commercial optimization, data and analytics, and value creation, positions him as a key player in the expansion plans of these brands.

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Rego Restaurant Group's Vision for Growth

Rego Restaurant Group's commitment to growth and innovation is evident in its partnership with Neel Patel to propel Quiznos and Taco del Mar towards expansion. Coady Smith's confidence in Patel's leadership highlights the importance of deep expertise in driving unit-level profitability, optimizing operations, and facilitating data-driven business transformations. These aspects are crucial for sustaining growth and delivering value to customers and franchisee partners.

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Strategies for Accelerated Growth

To actualize growth, Rego has adopted a variety of innovative strategies. One such strategy involves collaborating with BCubed to create 650-square-foot modular drive-thru units for both Quiznos and Taco del Mar. This initiative aims to streamline operations and enhance customer experience, ultimately accelerating the brands' expansion plans. Additionally, partnering with Ghost Kitchens International to establish locations within Walmart stores showcases Rego's agility in exploring new market channels for growth.