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What Do Guests Think About Dynamic Pricing?

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Dynamic pricing would add friction to the guest experience, according to Capterra’s 2023 Dynamic Pricing in Restaurants. Sixty-five percent of consumers say dynamic pricing would make the decision of where and when to eat more difficult; 63 percent say it would make it harder to budget their restaurant spending.

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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

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After millions left the industry in 2020, restaurants responded by increasing wages and leaning into incentives to attract employees back. To help restaurant operators better understand what employees want and need, close to 1,000 restaurant managers were surveyed regarding compensation, technology use, retention tactics, and more.

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Is There a Right Way to Raise Prices?

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Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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Misconception 4: Sustainable Oils Are Always More Expensive Why It’s Made : Operators often equate sustainability with higher costs, influenced by the initial price tags of some sustainable products. What are common misconceptions restaurant operators have regarding the impact of cooking oil on sustainability?

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

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It is consequentially more difficult for restaurant owners and operators to obtain comprehensive coverage at a fair price – let alone find policies with the specific coverages they need. We frequently see issues at restaurants related to slips and falls, fires and worker injuries.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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With so many people leaving the industry, restaurants stepped up—raising wages, creating new opportunities, and doubling down on the employee experience. Much of that confidence comes from focusing on stronger employee benefits—like mental health support—and rising wages.

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Economic Outlook and Tips for the Restaurant Industry

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Restaurants trying to attract price conscious diners should make sure that their menus carry several low-cost, higher margin staples that can be sold at reasonable prices. Consider reducing the size and price of certain staples and then offering a “super-sized” portion for a higher price.