Profitability & Cost Control

What's an Average Restaurant Marketing Budget?

Learn about average restaurant marketing budgets, discover how to set your own budget, and get tips for trimming hidden marketing costs.

Using Restaurant Tech To Offset Rising Food Costs

Discover three ways using the right tech can offset rising food costs to help restaurant operators thrive in spite of inflation.

The Top 3 Restaurant Industry Challenges Today

What restaurant industry challenges are keeping operators up at night? Get the pros’ take on rising food costs, immigration crackdowns, and more.

How Restaurants Are Dealing With Rising Egg Prices

Rising inflation and an ongoing surge of avian flu cases means the price of eggs is going up. Learn how restaurant operators and their customers are responding.

5 Tips for Restaurant Success From an Industry Veteran

Want some expert tips for restaurant longevity? Nicole Mattson, co-owner of Denver-based restaurant and jazz club Nocturne, weighs in.

How Technology Can Help Your Restaurant Navigate Minimum Wage Changes

With changes coming to tip credit laws, technology can help your restaurant adjust and stay profitable.

Cutting Down on Restaurant Food Waste: 7 Tips From Real Restaurant Owners and Chefs

Actionable restaurant food waste tips from real life chefs and restaurant operators.

What Michigan’s New Minimum Wage Means For Your Restaurant

In the wake of the state's Supreme Court ruling, many Michigan restaurateurs are scrambling to figure out how the Wage Act will impact their businesses.

7 POS Features Your Restaurant Should Be Using

We spoke to experts to gain insights about these 7 underused POS features for restaurants.

5 Tips for Increasing Online Orders at Your Restaurant

We've identified 5 ways to keep increasing online orders for your restaurant using a mix of creativity and technology.

Streamlining Inventory Management to Increase Restaurant Profitability

A look at how restaurants can streamline inventory management and trim menu size in order to increase restaurant profitability.

Tips to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

From the front of house to the kitchen, these tips for improving operational efficiency can help operators transform their restaurants.

5 Ways Technology Can Help Your Restaurant Save Money

We've identified 5 ways to increase restaurant sales using the power of technology.

Ways to Increase Restaurant Sales By Optimizing Your Menu

A surprising way to increase restaurant sales? Tap into restaurant inventory management to optimize your menu.

The Psychology of Strong Menu Design Is Simpler Than You Think

The best menus will appear to the customer as effortless and comforting as excellent service. Here's how to improve yours, without tricks.

How to Choose a Restaurant Location That Maximizes Profits

Location plays a central role in nearly any restaurant business plan. We break down what to weigh when choosing a restaurant location.

Exploring New Revenue Streams to Increase Restaurant Profitability

Increase restaurant sales and attract loyal customers by getting creative and trying out new revenue streams for your restaurant business.

How to Calculate Food Cost for Your Restaurant: Percentages & Formulas

A complete guide on how to calculate restaurant food costs and why it’s so important for independent restaurant owners and operators to track.

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Restaurant? Tips & Checklist

So you want to start a restaurant? This is everything you need to know about how to ge your new bar, eatery, food truck or cafe off the ground.

How Much Do Restaurants Pay? A Breakdown of Restaurant Salaries

Using the latest available figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we lay out restaurant salaries for roles like server, manager, and chef.

What Are the Benefits of Online Ordering for Your Restaurant?

There’s never been a better time to start offering delivery or to-go options for your restaurant. Here’s a complete guide for restaurant managers on how to get started.

Airtab’s Michael Dagen Interview on How to Upsell Alcohol

An interview with Airtab's Chief Revenue Officer about the first-ever social drinking network.

This App is Helping Restaurants Monetize Food Surplus and Curb Food Waste

Global app Too Good to Go is helping restaurants profit from surplus and fight food waste in the process. Here’s how it works.

How to Calculate Restaurant Prime Cost, an Essential Number You Should Know

Your RPC won't solve all your problems, but knowing it week in and week out will help you identify and address them in real time.