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As you open your restaurant apps, peruse menus at your favorite spots, and read the chalkboards at the front with the newest promotional items, you are probably seeing a theme.  Leaves, pumpkins and all things spice can only mean one thing, Fall is fast approaching and restaurants are beginning to roll out their Fall favorites. Read more

It is hard to imagine that we are entering the last quarter of the year, but here we are! The year has flown by and there have been many ups this year, but also quite a few downs as inflation prices have remained high.  While it is easy to feel discouraged at times, it isRead more

Food trends come and go, and eventually make their way back around.  They are constantly evolving and dependent upon what consumer trends look like at any given time.  While food trends may seem to change with the seasons and consumer desires, there are other restaurant trends that have remained more constant and seem to beRead more

Managers have many responsibilities that encompass a wide range of tasks from managing staff, inventory, accounting, scheduling, and so much more.  It might seem impossible to be a good manager to your employees and be successful in so many different roles, but there are ways to excel at the job, and today we will coverRead more

We get it.  Managing a restaurant is no easy task and it encompasses a wide variety of jobs that can feel never ending and overwhelming!  Thanks to back-office software, much of that work can be done with higher efficiency and more accuracy, allowing managers to focus on other important areas.  One of those areas isRead more

Even with more people aware of this hot topic and a push to do better, there still seems to be a lot of waste when it comes to the restaurant industry.  According to the National Restaurant Association, 22-33 billion pounds of food is wasted each year. Full service restaurants, along with buffets, typically have moreRead more

If you have walked into any store recently, you have likely noticed all of the back to school gear lining the aisles and greeting you around every turn.  If you haven’t been out lately, then it is very likely that you have seen the ads online that are constantly reminding us that a new seasonRead more

Customers today are stretched thin and many are choosing to eat at home instead of spending a large portion of their budget on dining out since it seems that restaurant prices have risen higher than grocery prices.  Not only are grocery prices lower than restaurants, but many grocery stores are now offering pre-made meals thatRead more

Whether your restaurant has been around for decades and serves thousands of people each day, or is a brand new establishment that serves hundreds of people, the common ground of all restaurants are their similar monthly expenses. Here are some common monthly expenses that should be considered when opening a restaurant, and if you haveRead more

This year has already seen its fair share of natural disasters and hurricane season is now upon us.  There is always the possibility of a natural disaster occuring.  Depending on what part of the country you live in it might look a little different,  but it is wise to always be prepared so your businessRead more