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In the past, a restaurant’s reputation was largely built on word of mouth. While a review in a local newspaper might help bring in new clientele, most business came from customers who loved the food and told their friends and family about it. In this way, the success of a restaurant was largely based on goodwill in the community where it operated. Today, things are very different. While local opinions matter, the methods for obtaining those opinions have shifted. One…

Jump to: Resources For Starting A Brewery Best Books For Brewery Owners Best Apps For Brewery Owners Brewery Blogs Worth Subscribing To Helpful Videos & Podcasts For Brewery Owners You’ve decided to start a brewery: congratulations! Breweries have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. In fact, microbreweries, brewpubs and taprooms produce 32.8% of all beer in 2020. Of course, deciding to open a brewery is just step one of what can be a fairly complicated process. As small business…

Jump to: What Taxes Am I Required to Pay as a Restaurant Owner? Sales Tax Rates By State How Business Structure Affects Taxes Are There Any Tax Deductions for Restaurant Owners? Grow Your Business They say that there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. As a restaurant owner, you are probably all too familiar with taxes. In addition to paying federal income tax, owners may also be responsible for a slew of other taxes.…

One of the most challenging parts of running a restaurant isn’t coming up with a great menu, or even staffing the business. For many restaurant owners, it is all of the other work that goes into making a restaurant successful that can be so hard – like branding and marketing. From coming up with a slogan to crafting a marketing strategy, branding your restaurant is critical to its profitability. When you get these elements right, it can be a boon…

Jump to: The Benefits Of A Well-Designed Restaurant Floor Plan Divvying Up Space Factors to Consider Restaurant Floor Plan Creation Tools Ways To Improve Existing Spaces Taking Your Business to the Next Level One of the most important elements of a successful restaurant is a good layout. If you have amazing food and drinks, but the space is uncomfortable, customers won’t want to spend time there. At the same time, having a good flow to your floor plan can make…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses of all types have had to adapt to stay in the black. This is particularly true for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, all of whom have been affected by shutdown orders. As a result, establishments are relying on takeout orders more than ever before. In this new era, having branded disposables for takeout is incredibly important. Whether your customers post pics of their takeout on social media or simply show their family and friends…

Jump to: Reconfigure Your Menu Create Takeout Specials Make It Convenient Promote Your Takeout Brand Your Packaging Ramp Up Takeout Orders In these difficult times, restaurants are more reliant than ever on takeout business. Even if there are no pandemic-related restrictions on eat-in dining, many customers simply do not feel safe eating in a restaurant – creating a strain on restaurants across the country. To remain profitable during COVID-19, increasing takeout sales is vital. There are a number of ways…

If you are a coffee aficionado, or simply have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may be considering opening up a coffee shop. These businesses can be incredibly successful, particularly if you are able to cultivate the kind of atmosphere that makes people want to spend time there. Coffee shops often have lower overhead than restaurants, which can make it an ideal choice for a new business owner. Of course, opening up a coffee shop still requires a fair amount of planning…

Jump to: Ghost Kitchens, Virtual Brands, and More: What You Need to Know What Are the Benefits of Running a Ghost Kitchen? Boost Your Ghost Kitchen’s Visibility Throughout the country, ghost kitchens are a relatively new concept growing in popularity. By using a ghost kitchen, a restaurant owner may be able to take advantage of the food delivery market, while simultaneously increasing the utilization of their staff, restaurant space, and supplies. A ghost kitchen is a restaurant that does not…

There are certain taglines or slogans that immediately call to mind a particular company. For example, if someone says, “like a good neighbor,” to you, chances are good that you will either respond with “State Farm is there,” or simply think of the insurance company State Farm. That is the power of a slogan. When well-written and used effectively, it can be something that differentiates you from other companies and keeps you at the front of customers’ minds. Some restaurant…