Best Practices
Operations guides, food safety, sustainability, and technology adoption strategies for restaurant operators.
Run a Better Restaurant
Practical advice from industry experts on operations, safety, sustainability, and technology. Guides are regularly updated with new content.
Operations Guides
Practical resources for day-to-day restaurant management including inventory control, scheduling, cost management, and vendor negotiation.
- Inventory management and waste reduction
- Staff scheduling templates and strategies
- Cost control and food cost calculators
- Menu engineering and pricing strategies
- Opening and closing checklists
Food Safety
Go beyond certification with practical food safety resources for your daily operation.
- Temperature logging templates
- Cleaning and sanitizing schedules
- Cross-contamination prevention guides
- Allergen management plans
- Health inspection preparation checklists
Sustainability
Reduce waste, lower energy costs, and attract environmentally conscious diners with sustainable restaurant practices.
- Waste reduction and composting programs
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Sustainable sourcing and local purchasing
- Water conservation strategies
- Communicating sustainability to customers
Technology Adoption
Leverage technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the guest experience.
- POS system selection and implementation
- Online ordering and delivery platform strategies
- Reservation and waitlist management
- Digital marketing and social media
- Inventory and accounting software
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