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How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth

You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right.  We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business.  Managing a chain of company-owned restaurants is very different from working with franchisees. Your goal as […]

What Is The Host Kitchen Model And How To Get In On It?

Instead of trying to conquer the food delivery space on their own, foodservice operators can also gain market share through established virtual restaurant brands. Over the past few years, the hospitality industry has been evolving at breakneck speed to meet consumers’ ever-increasing expectations of speed, choice, and convenience.  The demand for convenience, of course, isn’t […]

11 Restaurant KPIs To Scale With Confidence And Keep New Locations On Track

Restaurant KPIs

A laser focus on costs and margins is essential for restaurant businesses looking to expand. Here are the three biggest reasons to keep a steady eye on your restaurant KPIs: But with so many restaurant metrics, how do you know which ones to focus on? There are numerous important staffing, customer-focused, and other front-of-house restaurant […]