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October 28th, 2024

How to Run Efficient Trial Shifts for Kitchen Staff

A skills test or short kitchen trial shift is a valuable tool in the recruitment process and lets you see how applicants handle the real pressures of a…

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October 16th, 2024

40 Ways to Increase Average Customer Spend

The formula for Average Customer Spend is easy: if your weekly sales are $20,000 and you serve 1000 customers, then ACS is Sales/Customers = $20 per person. It’s…

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October 16th, 2024

How to Work Out the Breakeven Point for a Cafe or Restaurant

You’ve seen it many times – a new cafe or bar opens, trades for a while, then suddenly closes its doors. Or they sell out, blaming everyone else…

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October 11th, 2024

Halloween Marketing to Attract Adults and Kids

Celebrating this happy event is a great way for restaurants and cafes to increase sales with clever Halloween restaurant marketing, especially with adults looking for fun, themed experiences….

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October 8th, 2024

Valentine’s Week: Fresh Ideas, Upsells and Activities for All

Valentine’s Day on February 14 is always a great opportunity to boost revenue and customer loyalty. Why not transform Valentine’s Day into a week? By extending activities and…

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October 4th, 2024

Allergy Training for Restaurant Staff

In today’s culinary landscape, the importance of allergy training and awareness in restaurants and cafes cannot be overstated. Proper education about this for front-of-house and back-of-house staff is…

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