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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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2024 in review – what happened in the UK hospitality industry this year?

Dec 16, 2024
2024 in review – what happened in the UK hospitality industry this year?

Fourth’s Barry Lane takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2024 for the UK Hospitality industry, in a year dominated by rising labour costs

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2024 so far and what lies ahead – a recap of events impacting the UK hospitality industry this year.

Aug 22, 2024
2024 so far and what lies ahead – a recap of events impacting the UK hospitality industry this year.

Fourth’s Alison Fraser reflects on the main events impacting the UK hospitality industry in 2024 and what the year could still have in store.

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3 Steps to Avoid Accidental Non-Compliance with National Minimum Wage

Mar 20, 2024
3 Steps to Avoid Accidental Non-Compliance with National Minimum Wage

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 Generative AI Prompts for Restaurant & Hotel Operators

May 8, 2025
5 Generative AI Prompts for Restaurant & Hotel Operators

Boost customer engagement, streamline hiring, craft social media content, and create enticing menu descriptions with 5 free AI prompts.

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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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5 ways to prepare for April’s National Minimum Wage increase

Feb 13, 2025
5 ways to prepare for April’s National Minimum Wage increase

With NMW set to rise once again, the Fourth team share their top tips for managing down labour costs and avoiding expensive compliance penalties.

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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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Advantages of Payroll | The Benefits of Payroll Management Software

Feb 7, 2025
Advantages of Payroll | The Benefits of Payroll Management Software

Payroll management is complex, and human error is a constant risk. Fourth’s team explains the benefits of using payroll software and how our payroll management system can simplify the process.

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