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.

20 ago 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.

20 ago 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.

14 ago 2026
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Cómo calcular el porcentaje de costo de alimentos

Aprende a calcular y optimizar el porcentaje del costo de los alimentos para aumentar la rentabilidad, fijar los precios de tu menú de manera estratégica y gestionar una cocina más eficiente.

14 ago 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.

30 jul 2026
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Cómo abrir una cafetería

Aprende a abrir y administrar una cafetería exitosa, desde escribir un plan de negocios hasta comercializar tu negocio para llegar a los clientes y aumentar las ganancias.

30 jul 2026