Geert Merckaert

I am an ex-chef and I write about F&B Management Best Practices.

Essential Restaurant Reports: Key Insights for Successful Operations

Restaurant reports turn chaotic data into clear, digestible information. They allow you to compare performance across dishes, menus, and locations.…

2 weeks ago

Secrets to Restaurant Success with Peter Schimpl of L’Osteria, Germany 

I've listened to Peter's episode three times in a row, and I'll probably listen to it again on my way…

2 weeks ago

The Comprehensive Guide to Restaurant Back Office Software For Multi-site Operations

Having the best POS system and a constant flow of customers might seem like a sure path to success, but…

3 weeks ago

Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency 

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your…

4 weeks ago

Back of House Restaurant Guide: Integrating FOH and BOH for Seamless Operations 

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success.  The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost…

1 month ago

How to Maximise Your Restaurant Profit Margin: 5 Key Strategies

Understanding what influences your restaurant profit margin helps you assess the success of the business and make positive changes.  A…

1 month ago

Secrets to Restaurant Success with Simon Wanler of Bastard Burgers, Sweden

Surround yourself with great people. Otherwise, it's impossible. Simon WanlerCEO of Bastard Burgers Simon would be a successful leader in…

1 month ago

The Gastroflüsterer: Social Media Phenomenon and Restaurant Owner with a Mission

Kemal Üres is a successful hospitality entrepreneur in Germany with a huge online following.  As the Gastroflüsterer, he has a…

2 months ago

93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. …

2 months ago