Articles by Thomas

How much does it cost to open a restaurant? 10 key areas
Wondering how much does it cost to open a restaurant? Read up about the startup costs in these 10 key areas so you can figure out a budget.

Restaurant tax guide: Tax types, deductions, and pitfalls
This guide covers the eight main types of restaurant taxes, six tax deductions you can take, and common tax mistakes restaurateurs make.

Opening a restaurant: 14 steps for beginners
Use this comprehensive guide to opening a restaurant to check off items on your to-do list and bring you ever-closer to your grand opening.

7 things you need in a waitlist management system
Turn waitlist management into an asset that improves business by making sure your system has these features (and learning how to use them).

10 restaurant promotion ideas that win customers and boost sales
No need to be daunted by marketing! These 10 restaurant promotion ideas will have your customers filling up your reservations.

The 6 best restaurant SEO tips for better search ranking
Help your establishment shine online with restaurant SEO. From blogs to local search, these small steps make a big difference for business.

8 restaurant inventory management tips for less food waste
Implement these 8 best practices of restaurant inventory management to help create smoother FOH and BOH operations and run a better business.

7 easy & effective restaurant social media marketing tactics
If your restaurant social media marketing is lacking or nonexistent, try these four sure-fire tactics to get your profiles on point.

10 simple yet effective restaurant menu design tips
From colors to visuals to layout, these restaurant menu design tips are easy to use right away and will make a big impact on your sales.

Exciting spring menu ideas to revamp your restaurant
Jump into the new season headfirst with these fun & fresh spring menu ideas. We'll share proven marketing strategies to go with the changes.

How to prep your restaurant for the busy holiday season
Attention restaurant owners! Prepare your restaurant for holiday celebrations with our guide to getting ready for that holiday rush.

New year, new ways to optimize your FOH
Start the new year off on the right foot by taking these steps to optimize and future-proof your front-of-house operations.