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If you've got questions about revenue & labor & COGS (oh my!) --> you're in luck! Kickfin is thrilled to be a sponsor of the P3 PROFITABILITY SUMMIT happening in St. Louis, July 14-16. Hosted by the restaurant strategy wizard himself, Chip Klose, MBA, attendees get access to two full days of deep-dive content, plus networking with fellow owners and operators. A few things you'll catch at the Summit... 💡 The #1 way to increase topline revenue in your restaurant 💡 Best practices for attracting, retaining, and developing a great workforce 💡 The best ways to manage inventory and ordering to get your COGS percentage to 25% 💡 Understanding the state of tipping in our industry (auto-grat, service charges, tip pools, and more) ...and a (whole) lot more. Space is VERY limited — RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE:

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TOMORROW!! Come and see me present some brand spanking new insight at Imbibe Live at 11.30- followed by what I can promise will be a lively panel discussion about the Future of Socialising!

📢 Attention restaurant and café owners! Are you ready to take your business to the next level? At Aventra Strategy Partners, we specialize in helping small restaurants and cafés grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently. ✅ Tailored Growth Strategies ✅ Digital Transformation Solutions ✅ Operational Excellence Let us craft the roadmap to your success! 💡 👉 Let’s talk about how we can help you unlock your full potential. Reach out today! #RestaurantGrowth #HospitalitySuccess #DigitalTransformation #AventraStrategy

My colleague Ed Carney, CFSP has spent over two decades in the building automation and facilities management world servicing food service industry. I invite you to tap into Ed’s experience as he talks about the latest technology trends in energy and maintenance in #Facilitator magazine. Refer page 54 for his article “Smart restaurant technologies drive energy and maintenance cost savings” to learn more about trends like #smartbuildings, #AI, #IoT, #energyefficiency and #predictivemaintenance and more. Want to know more? Meet Ed Carney, CFSP and Parminder Singh at #RFMA2024.

With the aim of redefining the future of food, beverage, and hospitality, the F&B Summit 2024 gathered thought leaders, innovators, and exhibitors through interactive workshops, lively panel discussions, and innovative inventions. We established important partnerships, explored cutting-edge trends, and showed the most outstanding in the business. Whether you were present or could not attend, have a look at these remarkable events that made up the success of this summit. #fbsummit #foodandbeverage #influence_the_industry #fbsummit24 #fbsummit_egypt2024

The G.R.O.W. Conference - Anderson Agenda! I’ve had quite a few people asking what the day of the conference will look like - here it is! We have lots of exciting aspects to the conference from networking activities to breakout sessions with local leaders, and a dinner experience with our keynote, Chef Joanne Thomas! You will also have time to interact with our amazing vendors at our expo and enjoy some delicious food. DM us for more info and the link to get your ticket! #growconference #growconferenceanderson #andersonindiana #andersonin #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneur

Why It’s Time to Consider Local Partnerships 🤝 Teaming up with local businesses can do wonders for your restaurant. Here’s why partnerships work: Mutual Growth: Teaming up with nearby businesses helps bring in a shared customer base. Community Connection: Working with local suppliers or farmers enhances your menu and supports your community. New Promotions: Collaborations open the door for cross-promotions—think “Dinner & A Movie” or “Date Night Special.” Strong partnerships create unique guest experiences and deepen your restaurant’s local roots. Have you explored local collaborations? #LocalPartnerships #CommunityEngagement #SupportLocal #CustomerAttraction

Who is going to be at #PAWorld / #PeopleAnalyticsWorld in London next Wed and Thu? Let's catch up / inhale coffee / clink a glass of wine / mutter on about cool stuff, together. #workforceplanning #SWP #Skillstech #PeopleAnalytics

As 2025 approaches, the market is poised for greater activity, as clarity around interest rates and post-election dynamics drive increased deal flow. Let's discuss actionable strategies and how G2's experience and insight can help your business grow and succeed in this evolving environment.