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Elana Kroon

Elana Kroon

Elana Kroon used to work in restaurants before becoming a journalist and expert restaurant industry content creator at Eat App.

Management

What Does 86 Mean In A Restaurant?

Imagine standing in line, craving the seasonal panzanella salad, only to hear the dreaded words: “86 the special.” Whether you’ve dined out or worked in a restaurant, chances are...

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5 April 2026

Management

What is a Restaurant Table Management System?

A restaurant table management system is software that organizes the floor plan, manages reservations and walk-ins, and applies a seating rotation. Staff can access it from any...

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1 April 2026

Operations

How to Franchise a Restaurant: A Practical Guide for Restaurant Owners

Most restaurant owners, at some point, have the thought: what if I opened a second location? And then a third? The math starts looking interesting. But then reality kicks in — you...

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1 April 2026

Management

Call Center for Restaurants: A Practical Guide to Handling Every Call

Nobody opens a restaurant because they’re excited about answering the phone. You got into this because of the food, the energy, the rush of a packed dining room on a Saturday...

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1 April 2026

Industry Insights

15 Restaurant Sustainability Practices for a Greener Future

Here’s a number that should bother you: the food industry is responsible for about 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Restaurants aren’t the whole problem, but they’re a...

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1 April 2026

Marketing

9 Restaurant Advertisement Examples That Actually Work In 2026

Here’s something most restaurant owners already know but don’t love hearing: your food isn’t enough. It can be the best pizza in town, the crispiest fried chicken, the salad bowl...

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1 April 2026

Increase Revenue

How to Start a Food Truck With No Money: A Complete Guide for 2026

You have a killer recipe. Maybe it's your grandmother's carnitas that makes grown men weep with joy, or a gourmet burgers concept that haunts your dreams. You can practically...

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9 March 2026

Increase Revenue

Hotel Marketing Tools: The Complete Guide to Filling Rooms Without Burning Cash

There’s a conversation that happens at basically every hotel. The GM turns to whoever got stuck with marketing duties and asks “where are our bookings actually coming from?” And...

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6 March 2026

Marketing

Digital Marketing for Restaurants: 13 Strategies That Actually Drive Revenue

Nobody opens a restaurant because they’re passionate about Google Ads. You opened a restaurant because you love food, or the energy of a packed dining room, or because your...

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2 March 2026

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