Peter Esmond

Peter Esmond

Global Head of Customer Success, In-Store

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What Is a Prix Fixe Menu? Definition, Examples & Tips

Wondering what a prix fixe menu is? Learn how this fixed-price format works, plus tips for pricing, planning, and promoting one at your restaurant.

Aug 20, 2026
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What Is a Soft Opening for Restaurants, and How to Plan One?

Not sure what a soft opening is or how to run one? Learn what it means, how long it should last, and the steps to plan yours right.

Aug 20, 2026
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What Is an Angel Shot? Bar Safety Meaning Explained

Wondering what an angel shot means at a bar? Learn how this discreet safety code works and how to train your staff to respond.

Aug 14, 2026
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How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage: Explained Simply

Wondering what food cost percentage really means? See a simple example, find your ideal target, and learn how to lower it.

Aug 14, 2026
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Coffee Shop Business Plan: 7 Sections Every Owner Needs (2026)

Opening a coffee shop is exciting. Turning that idea into a plan a bank will fund is the hard part. A coffee shop business plan is the document that maps your concept, your market, your costs, and your path to profit. It proves to a lender, or to yourself, that the shop can make money. This guide walks through all seven sections, explains what each one needs, and shows you how to make yours stand out.

Jul 30, 2026
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How to Open a Coffee Shop: A Step-by-Step Guide

Opening a cafe business that survives past year one takes a clear, ordered plan covering money, permits, people, and marketing.

Jul 30, 2026