Amanda McCorquodale

How to Create a 24 Hour Schedule for Your Restaurant (5 Examples)

Scheduling shifts at any restaurant is time-consuming enough. But when a restaurant is open 24 hours 7 days a week, scheduling can seem like an overwhelming task. Here’s how to choose and implement a 24/7 shift scheduling pattern that balances the needs of your staff with those of the operation.

Inventory

Restaurant Menu Pricing Guide + Ingredient Costing Tips

Proper restaurant menu pricing depends on understanding your market and their preferences before building out each dish. Read on for 8 tips from a bestselling author and CPA on exactly how.

Marketing

Market Research for Restaurants: 5 Tactics that Will Save You Thousands

Before your grand opening, you need to find your target customer and take some of the risks out of the venture with effective restaurant market research.

Staffing

How to Make a Restaurant Work Schedule (with Free Excel Template)

Creating a restaurant work schedule in Excel can be a daunting task. Download our free template and follow a step-by-step guide to get the most out of it.

Staffing

How Shift Scheduling Software Helps Restaurants Save $2000 Per Month

When you switch to dedicated restaurant scheduling software, you can save up to $2,000 a month in labor costs–one of the biggest budget line headaches for restaurant managers.

Operations

Restaurant Utility Costs: 8 Ways To Save Energy, Money & the Planet

Are you spending too much on your restaurant utility costs? See how much of your operating costs should be going to electricity and gas, and what you can do if you’re paying too much.

Operations

Are Restaurant POS System Costs Really Worth It?

Point-of-sale (POS) systems are used in 90% of restaurants today. Read on for a cost comparison and breakdown of why a POS system is essential to your operations.

Operations

How to Find the Right Type of Chef for Your Restaurant

Finding the right type of chef for your restaurant should involve more than just your taste buds. Here’s a rundown of all the ways a chef could play a role in your new venture and how to pick just the right chef for your operation.

Staffing

25 Employee Engagement Ideas You Need to Try at Your Restaurant

Boost employment engagement in your restaurant with one of these 25 activities and you’ll see improved employee performance, reduced staff turnover, and increased sales.

Staffing

New York State Overtime Laws: Restaurant Edition

If you’re not aware of New York’s unique labor laws, you may already be in violation. Here’s what you need to know about labor compliance in the Big Apple.

Amanda McCorquodale is freelance writer based in White Plains, NY.