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Whether you call it Blackout Wednesday or Drinksgiving, the night before Thanksgiving has the potential to be one of the biggest nights of the year.
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Point of Sale
Checklist For Choosing The Best Restaurant POS System
Choosing the best POS system for your restaurant doesn't have to be difficult. With this 3 step checklist, it's easier than ever.
Menu
Seasonal Wine Guide: A Comprehensive List of Red and Whites
The wine world has never been more exciting. Wine drinkers today are excited to explore less mainstream wine, and don’t want to sacrifice quality for an affordable price.
Operations
Managing Restaurant Stress: A How-to Guide for the Holidays
The most wonderful time of the year? Not quite. Take the time to understand the causes of holiday stress and learn how to minimize it in your restaurant.
Operations
How To Get Ahead Of Restaurant Overtime Laws
No matter how much planning, restaurant overtime expenses can be unpredictable and ultimately a liability to your restaurant.
Operations
A Restaurateur’s Guide to Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
We took a dive into the history of New Year’s resolutions, shared a few restaurant resolutions, and revealed the best ways to keep your resolution alive.
Episode #3: Opening a Restaurant Part 3 with Meghann Ward of Tapestry
For the last installment of this series, we talked with one half of the leadership team…
Episode #2: Opening a Restaurant Part 2 with Carol Downs and Megan Mainzer of Bella Luna and The Milky Way
Ever wonder where all the cash comes from to open a restaurant? Carol Downs and Megan…
Restaurant Voices
Matt’s Story: How One Local Brewery Gives Back to Its Community
Before Matt Greer opened Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna, VA, he had many non-restaurant related jobs including building technology apps. After realizing his hometown was a beer desert, he knew he needed to do something about it.
Restaurant Voices
Evan’s Story: A Restaurateur’s Mission to Support His Local Community
Evan Matz moved his family to Virginia to be a part of a wonderful community, where he brought craft beer and food with the opening of his Crafthouse locations.
Features
Point of SaleTop Restaurant POS Software Apps
The top restaurant POS software integrates with apps that amplify its power. Learn about a handful that can help with staff, menu, loyalty and more.
Point of SaleOpen-Source Restaurant POS: Decoding the Hidden Costs
Open-source software tools seem like a cheap and efficient option for growing restaurants, but here’s why they can actually be costly.
StaffHow to Use Benefits to Retain Top Employees at Your Restaurant
Health insurance and paid time off may not be standard offerings in the hospitality industry, but many say its the key to creating the best staff.
Voices from the Restaurant
From Reluctant Bartender to GM of his Family’s Restaurant
Karan didn’t plan to be in the restaurant industry. But when your family opens a new Indian-fusion restaurant in Queens, NY, family always comes first.
I Found Franchise Success by Catering to Millennials and Young Families
A focus on fast service, healthy food options, and the latest in restaurant technology helps attract a consumer base looking for a better restaurant experience.
How I make my Restaurant More Sustainable
Building a culinary arts program in Rwanda provided a firsthand look at the people living farm-to-table, because they have no other choice.
How I Give Back After The Hurricane
A Boston chef says he owes his life to hospitality professionals after Hurricane Irma tore through his resort and it changed his outlook on work and life.
I Was Diagnosed with PTSD. Here’s How I Cope in the Restaurant Industry.
Restaurant consultant Jon Hochstat shares his story of coping with stress, bullying and a PTSD diagnosis while working in the restaurant industry.
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Matt’s Story: How One Local Brewery Gives Back to Its Community
Before Matt Greer opened Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna, VA, he had many non-restaurant industry related jobs including building apps. After realizing that there was a beer desert in his hometown, he decided to do something about it and start his own brewery and restaurant.
Veterans-Turned-Restaurateurs Share Stories of Service
In this industry, we tend to think of service in terms of breakfast, lunch and dinner. In honor of Veterans Day, however, we thought we’d take a moment to speak with some members of the restaurant community who have experienced real service—in the military that is. We tapped some chefs who have gone on to have successful careers as restaurant owners and chefs after their tours of duty were finished, and got their takes on why it’s important to support veteran-owned establishments.
Evan’s Story: A Restaurateur’s Mission to Support His Local Community
Evan Matz moved his family to Virginia to be a part of a wonderful community. He wanted to bring craft beer and food and a social gathering place. With the opening of his Crafthouse locations he did just that. For Evan, it's all about community.
