Operations

Run a restaurant, and you're basically a professional guesser. How many servers for the Friday lunch rush? How much produce for a long weekend nobody can really call? Get it wrong...

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...

Successful restaurants are built on two key principles: serve great food streamline restaurant operations. However, many of today’s restaurant owners don’t take the time to work...

A friend of ours once ran a popular Italian spot in Chicago. Great reviews, packed dining room every weekend, and a menu people raved about. Then he looked at his books and...

A restaurant business planis a framework that guides you to plan and forecast every element of restaurant management and operations. This includes anything from yourrestaurant's...

Look, your restaurant may have the best ambiance or serve the most delicious appetizers in your neighborhood. But if you’re not paying attention to what’s working, what’s not,...

Opening a cat cafe can be extremely successful if you plan well and work hard. To get started, you need to master the following key points on how to open a profitable cat café in...

In a restaurant, “on the fly” means an order that needs immediate attention, usually because of mistakes or urgent requests. This term captures the fast-paced nature of kitchen...

In recent years, the way we tip has undergone a significant transformation. Thanks to the rise of contactless and digital payment apps, adding a tip ranging from 15% to 25% to...