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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

Culinary Cues

Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

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2024 Texas Minimum Wage Guide

SpotOn

Both businesses must pay their employees the same minimum wage rate as mandated by Texas labor laws. With operational costs rising each year, forcing businesses to change how they manage their employees and finances, we've put together a simple guide on the minimum wage for business owners and workers alike. Yes California $16.00

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How to Open a Bar – 6 Expert Tips to Starting Your Own Bar

Harbor Touch

Additionally, each state, county, and city has different laws and regulations regarding alcohol sales. On the contrary, if the area already has restaurants and cafes, it’s an excellent opportunity to open a bar since you won’t have too much competition. Of course, planning your business venture is a huge and complex task.

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Why Truth in Advertising Matters

Indoor Media

If a customer sees an ad that suggests your business has a special “half-off all food during happy hour” deal, and then they come to your restaurant and find that the deal only applies to french fries…they’re not going to be too happy, and they probably won’t come back to your business. The same goes for any business, any product.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable items. Rid yourself of the non-essentials, get back to the basics, and work smart.

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Restaurant Gift Cards: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Xtra Chef

And what better way to celebrate than offering gift cards for your restaurant. They’re a great way to boost cash flow, while beefing up your customer base and encouraging repeat visits (a win-win-win, right?). Gift cards are a risk-free way to generate revenue for your restaurant. Immediate Cash Flow.

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Please Stop Buying Food From Social Media Influencers 

EATER

The pink sauce, as it now appears on Walmart’s website. From the creator fund to sponsored content and upstart new businesses seeking to capitalize on a newly massive social media following, influencers are cashing in. Walmart When we buy food off of TikTok, what are we getting, really?