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Restaurants typically open out of an owner or chef’s passion for food, drink, and hospitality. However, restaurants only remain open as a result of strong business acumen and planning.

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The debate between high-tech and high-touch dining experiences has emerged in the restaurant industry, especially with the rise of restaurant technology trends and the broader tech ecosystem. Do we sacrifice personal touch and genuine hospitality in our effort to optimize efficiencies using tech in...

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CTRL-F & Your Business Control F is one of the most useful ways to find something that you are searching for on a webpage, in a document, or even within some computer programs. However according to a Google Study, about 90% of computer users do not know the shortcut exists.

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Coffee shops are a trending small business service that shows no signs of slowing down. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, coffee shop locations are growing more than 10 percent each year. If you’re a coffee shop owner, how do you maximize efficiency to stay ahead of the...

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Small businesses are a vital component of the U.S. economy. While offering unique products, innovative retail concepts, and personalized service, small businesses often go unappreciated. National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on March 29 is just one opportunity to celebrate the important...

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Food trucks are booming across the United States! According to a U-M and Northwestern University collaborative study, “there are more than 4,000 food trucks operating in U.S. cities that have a population of greater than 100,000 people”. Big cities are catching onto this popular food trend, and...

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The workplace is becoming more efficient.

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With new trends enlivening the restaurant scene, your menu offerings must keep pace. When packaged appropriately, the following three menu items are engines for higher sales. With each of these best sellers, we’ve included tips for how your restaurant can present menu and dinner service options...

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Grocery stores are essential in life. We get the food we need to survive and feed our families. For grocery store owners it is a complicated mix of offering what consumers want versus keeping an efficient workplace and maximizing profitability.

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Customer loyalty comes at a price. Patrons have expectation for customer service at every touchpoint of a restaurant. This isn’t a groundbreaking idea, but sometimes it is a little tough to grasp. While you may think that, as a restaurateur, the amenities and ordering options that you need to...

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