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Why should a restaurant become a B corp?
For mission-driven restaurants, becoming a certified B Corp changes the game. Here’s why some restaurants have done it and why you might want to get certified, too.
What independent restaurants can learn from chains (and vice versa)
Restaurants of all sizes offer lessons for how to sustain a successful business. Here’s what mom-and-pop restaurants and national chains can teach each other.
How to build a cocktail program
Whether you're starting a new restaurant or refreshing your beverage menu, here’s what you need to know about how to stand out with your cocktail list.

A starter kit for restaurants
Launching a restaurant is an ambitious project. Learn how it’s done step by step right from the beginning.
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How to design a successful new restaurant
Check out the need-to-knows on structuring, developing, and opening a new restaurant
How to choose a business structure for a new restaurant
Discover the most common restaurant business structures, how much funding is needed, and how to succeed in opening a restaurant
The ultimate holiday playbook for restaurants
Everything you need to succeed, from Valentine’s Day to New Year’s Eve

Spread the word
Learn how to bring new guests to the table with the latest tech, tools, and ideas for every marketing budget.
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The 9 best restaurant advertising ideas for 2022
Discover the best advertising ideas to include in your restaurant’s advertising strategy.
The 12 best digital marketing tools in 2022 for restaurants
Discover the best digital tools to include in your restaurants’ marketing strategy.
Make marketing less mysterious: get to know your ROI
Forget the over-complicated formulas—here’s how to get clear on your marketing ROI so you can make investments that pay off.

Logistics tune-up
How to iron out operations for shifts smooth as butter.
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How to improve restaurant operations
Restaurant operations is an umbrella term that covers all aspects of the business. Here’s what owners need to know to improve restaurant operations for success.
The top 6 strategies needed to disaster-proof a restaurant
Discover the top strategies needed for a restaurant to survive any worst case scenario.
How to build a restaurant pitch deck
Get everything you need to know about writing a pitch deck to launch your restaurant.

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