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10 Tips: Calculate your restaurant’s prime cost

The total of your restaurant’s two biggest costs, food and labour, is referred to as the prime cost. Understanding and managing your prime cost properly, will help you retain profitability and make wise business decisions. In this article, we’ll give you 10 crucial pointers for effectively estimating the prime cost of your restaurant. Let’s start…

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Managing Large Restaurant Groups: Strategies for Success

Table of Contents Key Challenges In Managing Large Restaurant Groups Building Strong Leadership And Effective Teams Streamlining Operations Across Multiple Locations Leveraging Technology For Group Efficiency Managing a restaurant is tough enough, but running a group of restaurants takes complexity to a whole new level. Hospitality leaders face challenges that multiply with every new location,…

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Is AI the Secret Ingredient Your Restaurant Needs?

Table of Contents What can AI actually do for restaurants? Make smarter, data-driven decisions Reduce food waste and food costs Learn and improve over time AI in restaurants = a digital team that never sleeps Game-changing AI tools for restaurants in 2025 Which AI tool should you start with? Final thoughts: AI isn’t just for…

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Top Restaurant Customer Service Skills for 2025 Success

Restaurant customer service is changing faster than ever. In 2025, 72% of learning professionals say AI will radically improve hospitality training and performance. Many assume mastering new technology is all that matters now. Yet the truth is, the real secret to unforgettable dining is still all about emotional intelligence and personal connection. Discover why high-tech…

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Essential Restaurant Waitlist Management Tips for 2025

Restaurant waitlists have changed massively for 2025 and technology is doing more than just replacing the clipboard. Here is something that stands out. Guests who receive precise wait time estimates are 18 per cent more likely to feel satisfied, even when things get busy. You might think the secret is all about speed, but it…

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Restaurant Floor Plan Design: Essential Strategies for 2025

Restaurant floor plan design shapes every visit and impacts daily operations far more than most diners realise. Surprise awaits, because while many obsess over décor and furniture, research shows that overcrowding caused by poor layout is the number one reason guests leave dissatisfied. The real secret isn’t just beautiful spaces, but layouts that quietly choreograph…

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Restaurant Crisis Management Guide 2025: Strategies for Owners & Managers

Restaurant owners are feeling the heat as financial trouble looms over the industry. On the surface, a busy dining room might suggest prosperity. Yet, an estimated 450 restaurant bankruptcies are projected for 2025, double the number from just two years ago. That number is only the beginning. The real threat comes from hidden vulnerabilities like…

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4 steps to eliminate live queues with an online waiting list

There’s nothing more disappointing than showing up to a restaurant, and being immediately turned down. ‘Sorry, we are booked out!’ doesn’t leave a great impression, whether it’s a first-time visitor or a loyal regular hearing it. It’s no surprise that nurturing customer relationships while managing restaurant operations requires a delicate balance. So how can you…