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12 Ways to Increase Restaurant Profitability

Jan 20, 2020
12 Ways to Increase Restaurant Profitability

Running a restaurant is one of the most rewarding jobs. It can also be one of the most challenging. Countless factors play a role in a restaurant’s success or failure. The most important deciding factor is profitability.

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3 Steps to Stay Ahead of National Minimum Wage Legislation Changes

Mar 20, 2024
3 Steps to Stay Ahead of National Minimum Wage Legislation Changes

Discover three steps to stay ahead of National Minimum Wage legislation and ensure your business remains compliant. Learn how to navigate uniform expenses, cap salary sacrifices, and maintain accurate timekeeping to avoid penalties and promote fair labour practices.

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5 Ways to Boost Your Business

Jun 11, 2023
5 Ways to Boost Your Business

In a fast-paced environment such as retail, managers want daily operations to run as smoothly as possible. However, gaps in the internal communication flow can lead to frustrated employees, poor service, and increased turnover.

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7 ways to tackle labour shortages

Mar 27, 2023
7 ways to tackle labour shortages

Industry leaders from across the UK discovered the latest trends and products in the market at the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HRC) event. With labour shortages continuing to be a key challenge affecting managers in 2023, many of the seminars set out to discuss strategies for recruitment, retention and revenue. We’ve summarised the top seven ways operators can tackle labour shortages from industry experts and your peers Marugame, UKHospitality, The Berkely Hotel, and more.

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A Detailed Guide To Restaurant Supply Chain Management

Jan 30, 2024
A Detailed Guide To Restaurant Supply Chain Management

Struggling with supply chain management at your restaurant? Learn how to achieve greater efficiency and reduced costs for greater profitability.

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A Guide To Restaurant Prime Cost: What It Is, How To Reduce It

Jan 26, 2024
A Guide To Restaurant Prime Cost: What It Is, How To Reduce It

What exactly are prime costs and how do they impact your restaurant? How can you lower them? Learn how in this in-depth guide.

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A positive 2023 for Garden Centres Courtesy of Catering

Feb 1, 2024
A positive 2023 for Garden Centres Courtesy of Catering

Fourth’s Barry Lane shares his assessment of the Garden Center Association’s latest barometer of trade figures and explains why catering is helping the sector to optimise through adversity.

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AI Forecasting: Identify the insights that drive profitable actions

Nov 23, 2023
AI Forecasting: Identify the insights that drive profitable actions

Wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to AI forecasting? In this article we take you through the ins and outs of AI forecasting for restaurants.

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Allocation of Tips rule change delayed until October 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Allocation of Tips rule change delayed until October 2024

Fourth's resident HR and Payroll expert, Alison Barlow, reflects on the final version of the Tipping Code of Practice published by the UK Government.

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Auto-Scheduling – the key to optimal shift patterns

Nov 30, 2023
Auto-Scheduling – the key to optimal shift patterns

There’s more to scheduling than predicting revenue and matching headcount. Find out how you can optimise your schedule while retaining complete control with Auto Scheduler.

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Catering helps UK Garden Centers chart a 2.27% sales increase year-to-date

Dec 8, 2023
Catering helps UK Garden Centers chart a 2.27% sales increase year-to-date

Fourth’s Barry Lane shares his take on this month’s Garden Centre Association barometer of trade figures, discussing what it could mean for UK garden centres as we head into the festive season.

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Catering to Health-Conscious Customers

Oct 6, 2019
Catering to Health-Conscious Customers

Catering to health-conscious customers can give you a competitive edge. Find out how.

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