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Case Study: How a Food Truck Can Open Doors to Restaurant Ownership

Modern Restaurant Management

Kyle Gorlie opened his Vet Chef food truck in 2016. But Gorlie’s plans don’t stop with the food truck. In fact, a restaurant was his initial plan after graduating from culinary school until he started planning and realized a food truck was a better choice. Why Is a Food Truck a Smart First Step?

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

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Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? Maybe hosting an event could pump some new life into your restaurant. But first, lets look at three vital steps to guarantee that any event you hold will get the results youre looking for. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

Modern Restaurant Management

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

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Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Serve Special (Spooky) Food and Drinks. Do the same for your food menu and consider offering special party discounts to entice customers even more.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. The right marketing strategy helps you get the most out of every dollar by increasing customer retention , boosting order volume, and encouraging repeat visits. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Restaurant Profit Margins For All Restaurant Types

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Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. COGS is a restaurant metric that includes everything you spend on food and drinks to make the dishes you serve. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff.