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Clover Cares, and that’s good for business
It’s no secret that community service is good for business. Forbes reports that providing time for your staff to volunteer increases employee engagement and collaboration far more than endless staff…
Walk-ins or reservations—what’s the right mix for your restaurant?
It’s one of the trickiest questions in the restaurant business: should you take reservations? Your answer can dramatically change the experience customers have and the impression people form of your…
How to increase ticket size at your restaurant
Any successful restaurant owner knows that, in order to thrive, they need to keep their eyes on the bottom line. One of the most important techniques for boosting profits is…
5 things you can learn from Small Business Revolution
From Kitchen Confidential to Shark Tank to Silicon Valley, there’s no shortage of TV shows that focus on the hustle and struggle of entrepreneurs trying to make a small business…
July promo calendar: Mid-summer joy
Looking for ways to spice up your June celebrations? Check out the latest installment in our Holiday Calendar series.
5 questions to ask before working a wedding
In 2018, the average wedding in the U.S. cost $44,000, according to Brides.com. The wedding industry is a nearly $60 billion market, and small business vendors often play an integral…
Make “Kids Eat Free” work for your restaurant
“Free is magic,” as one psychology professor said. It’s seductive. It’s family-forward. It’s a no-brainer, for parents, anyway. What work-weary, wallet-conscious parent wouldn’t drift into a restaurant that offers to…
From food truck to storefront: The concise guide to opening your first permanent location
Ready to park somewhere for good? After a solid foundation of four-wheeled success, perhaps you have a devoted customer base primed to support your first four-walled establishment. Or maybe you’re…
The quick & dirty guide to SEO for your small business
When you started out running your business, you probably conducted as much guerilla marketing as you could—stuff like social media posts to drum up interest or old fashioned word-of-mouth campaigns.…
How smart restaurants deal with rising labor costs
Good news for the economy: hourly wages are up by more than 3% for the ninth straight month, according to the US Department of Labor. And, in the restaurant industry,…
