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09/13/2023

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

This week, learn how to use tips to retain employees. 😁

TipHaus automates service employee's tip and wage distribution. COO Kirk spills the beans on all things tip related—including how to make more tips, tip averages, and how to use tips as an employee retention strategy. 🤝

🔊 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uNjEeLwnHtedAbYQQilsr?si=Al7L73WESUWtioCdxe4kyA

09/07/2023

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

This week, learn how to roast great coffee. ☕

Mike Ayars, owner of Turnstile Coffee, has over a decade in the specialty coffee industry. Alongside running a cafe, Mike also operates a thriving wholesale roasting business. He's here to spill the beans on the art of roasting and the lessons he's learned along the way. 🙌

🔊 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kR0jkDTqgzrcHaNgzoiD4?si=zDxeDuRjQpGBs-M17BigGw

08/29/2023

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

Now's your chance to catch up on some of our most popular episodes! 🎉

Tune in for a masterclass by the founder of coffee consultancy, the Conscious Bean. Matthew shares his expertise on creating fluid and functional spaces, efficient bar setups, and market positioning. ☕️

🔊 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pfZSCELNgLmip4ePA7hCu

08/22/2023

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

Now's your chance to catch up on some of our most popular episodes! 👀

Tableside Restaurant Group manages multiple restaurant brands. Marketing guru Alexandra shares how she uses influencers to bring in new customers for her clients, and how she turns those customers into regulars. 😇

🎧 Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5u8myC2pen7TqhPZpQlTLw

08/15/2023

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

Now's your chance to catch up on some of our most popular episodes! 🔥

Whimsy Tea Company has dealt with supply chain issues constantly. Co-founder Gordon Davis shares how their strong customer base allows the team to practice radical acceptance. 🤝

🎧 Catch it now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DtcJiOaJJboO243YKwy5i

08/08/2023

📢 New Podcast Episode Alert! 📢

We're throwing it back to some of our favourite episodes! If you didn't catch our episode with Doug Mathieux, owner of Artesano, now's your chance to catch up. 🙌

Doug divulges his unique strategy for combatting the worker shortage, sharing how double shifts can help employees & reduce turnover. ✅

🎧 Catch it now, wherever you get your podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XgPZ9eqIqG0PX3YzQfv0L

08/01/2023

📢 New Podcast Episode Alert! 📢

We're rewinding the clock on some of our favourite episodes! ⏰

Quentin Meloff, Operations Manager for Aloette Go, shares how they successfully created a quick service model of the back of an established fine dining brand. 🍔

🎧 Catch it now, wherever you get your podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IYp9UF7xn2e2YqS88NnIS

07/26/2023

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨

We're rewinding the clock on some of our favourite episodes! ⏪

John Pickerel, founder of Buckhorn BBQ Grill, shares his insights on building a successful restaurant empire & maintaining consistent quality across all locations. 🍖

🎙️ Catch it now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WK1j9MrKAVZEhrneHyodr

07/21/2023

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

We're rewinding the clock on some of our favourite episodes! ⏪

Cristina Dias, founder of Mogiana Coffee, shares her top tips for roasting coffee & advice for anyone wanting to start their own private label. ☕

🎙️ Don't miss out! Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2D05JcTIEncacLLgajwJyR

07/14/2023

NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️🥳

Do you have difficulty attracting top talent to your restaurant team? It might be time to take a look at your restaurant's culture. 🤝

Don't miss part 2 with Jaryn Oakley, Operating Manager of The Morning Squeeze. Jaryn reveals how your restaurant's culture can shape the quality of employees you attract, and shares her top tips for building your dream team. 💭✨

🎧 Don't miss out! Tune in now, wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gbZwY5aV

07/14/2023

🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

Wondering how to break the turnover cycle? 💡

Don't miss the latest episode with Managing Director of Foxy Loxy Cafe, Gina Ratliff. 🙌

Learn how you can empower your employees through training and progression, to reduce turnover and improve operational efficiency. ✨

🎙️ Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/23sUtbzB3q2G0fRq5TIFQs

07/14/2023

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!🎙️

Starting a food truck? 🚚
Get advice from the President of the NYC Food Truck Association. 🙌

Tune into this week's episode with Josh Gatewood, founder of Yankee Doodle Dandy's. Josh started his first food truck with money he won on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. 💰

Now the proud owner of three food trucks & President of the NYC Food Truck Association, Josh let's us in on some of his secrets, including how focusing on branding catapulted his success. 🎊

🎧 Don't miss it. Tune in now, wherever you listen to podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oAAuVdBMw5XvFjivl68QI

07/14/2023

🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!🎙️

Want to learn how to build a successful coffee business? 💡

Tune into this week's episode with Kaity Gould, co-owner of Fort Smith Coffee. Kaity shares her inspiring journey from farmer's market to coffee shop with multiple locations, & how she knew it was the right time to take the leap. 📍

Kaity give us some insider tips on what she learned from the Australian coffee scene, & shares some of the innovative practices that she implements to make the freshest coffee beans in Fort Smith! ☕️

🎧 Don't miss out! Tune in now, wherever you listen to podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KCcerRWup9VJ2CUq2Hz1k

04/06/2023

This week we're joined by The Morning Squeeze's Operating Partner, Jaryn Oakley. 🧃

Jaryn talks about the importance of tasting menus and targeting demographics to really narrow in on preferences which can vary by location. 📍

🎧 Listen to the full episode now >>> https://lnkd.in/gWjwV2Un

04/06/2023

There’s a lot that goes into deciding where, and when, you should park your food truck. 🤔🚐

Check out the LocalBites blog for our top tips >>>

There’s a lot that goes into deciding where, and when, you should park your food truck. As much as we just want to drive it down the street and throw it in a park, there are some serious business decisions that go into finding the ideal parking spot.

04/06/2023

William Pressgrove, owner of The Rollin' Mug, tells us his top tips for owning and operating a unique business. ✅

🔊 Listen to the full podcast here >> https://lnkd.in/gdzRkEcZ

04/05/2023

Want to find your coffee shop dream team? Here's our top tips for finding & hiring great people!

Top tips to attract talent:
🎉 Make sure you have a great workplace culture
‼️ Actively advertise your open positions
✅ Make it super easy for candidates to apply
🙌 Train your new team members for success

What to look for when hiring:
🤝 Check if they're a culture fit
📆 Check their availability
☕️ Check their experience & what they know about your coffee shop
👨 Watch how they interact with customers

Read the full blog for more >>

Hiring a new team member for your coffee shop is about finding someone that will put your customers and your business first.

04/05/2023

5 ways to keep your restaurant running despite the worker shortage ☠️

💸 Increase worker compensation
😃 Reduce employee turnover
⚙️ Make your operations more efficient through things like outsourcing and automating
📱Encourage online & mobile orders
📈 Ramp up hiring in advance

Read the full blog >>

The last few years haven’t been easy for restaurants. As they prepare for their first summer post-pandemic, many are having difficulties hiring new staff.

04/05/2023

5 great examples of coffee shop apps 📱☕️

1. Mocha Nut
2. Rook Coffee
3. Mad Goat Coffee
4. John. Kyle.
5. Press Cafe

🔥 Find out what makes them so great >>

It’s easy to look at large coffee chains and their technology and assume that they can only pull it off because of their size.