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Business Plan Template: Restaurant

This easy-to-use business plan template is designed to help aspiring restaurant owners set their plans into motion. Download now to start working on your plan....

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Business Plan Template: Restaurant

This easy-to-use business plan template is designed to help aspiring restaurant owners set their plans into motion....

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6 Ways to Run your Restaurants Smarter in 2023

Find out how to help your business thrive in the new era of hospitality....

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Food Cost Calculator

Lightspeed’s food cost calculator breaks down your menu per dish. It factors in each ingredient (primary and...

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The Restaurateur’s Guide to Food Delivery Service

Open up new sales channels and future-proof your restaurant with our comprehensive guide....

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Webinar | The new era of takeout and delivery

The future of dining is here!...

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Webinar | How to reopen your business and prepare your staff

Get ready to open your doors and adapt to the new normal!...

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Webinar | How to successfully reopen your restaurant

Counting down the days to reopen your restaurant?...

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Webinar | COVID-19 Manage the financial impact on your business

Have you had to close up shop or change the way you operate your store or restaurant due to the COVID-19 pandemic?...

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Industry tips

2022 Report: State of the Global Hospitality Industry
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2022 Report: State of the Global Hospitality Industry

A global survey of over 8,000 hospitality operators and guests reveals how operations and consumer preferences have...

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How to maximize your tax deduction with Section 179

Business expenses add up, but Section 179 can help you save money with immediate tax deductions. Invest in your...

Guide

Good Business: Powering Independent Business With Technology

It's a unique time to be a business owner. Never before has technology been so accessible to small and medium-sized...

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The Gladstone Arms’ 6 tips to increasing sales in your pub

Discover actionable tips that increase the demand and sales of any pub—guaranteed to turn your pub into a busy...

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Tech

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The Ultimate POS Buyer’s Guide for Restaurants

11 questions to ask when choosing the right POS for your restaurant....

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9 reasons why your restaurant needs a mobile cash register system

Learn more about the different advantages mobile technology can bring to your restaurant....

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Introduction to Lightspeed Accounting for restaurant

Watch our webinar and discover how Lightspeed Accounting can save you time and money....

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Introduction to Lightspeed Restaurant

Discover how Lightspeed can streamline—and accelerate—your restaurant sales....

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