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Culinary Finance 101: Food Costs for Restaurant Owners

Planning Pod

Many restaurant owners today are struggling to avoid rising food costs eating into profits and hindering their overall growth. At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. Not sure how to calculate your food cost percentage for a specific dish?

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

Smart Meetings

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. He will lead all advertising, promotions, marketing, market intelligence, digital, communications and social media efforts for the organization.

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66 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas to Help You Secure Your Ideal Sponsors

Eventmobi

Some job titles to look out for include: PR contact Social media manager Media/press team Influencer manager Collaborations Talent and brand agent You could look into the company’s website to see if there’s any contact information there. Bonus points if they provide food and beverage options.

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A Fundamental Guide for Running Virtual Corporate Events

GEVME

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual corporate events.

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A Must-Follow Guide for Running Corporate Events

GEVME

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual events.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. Promoting events on social media will help spread the word. Are you already set up for catering service?

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6 Budget-Saving Tips for 2019: Maximize Your Event Budget, Not Your Spend

Eventmobi

Whether it’s social media or email marketing and list building , your database of potential attendees will grow substantially, which means your leads and brand awareness will grow, too. Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. No one will know, I promise!)

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