Guides and templates, every one a real file.
9 checklists, worksheets and templates for the jobs operators actually do and 11 written guides to read on the site.
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20 guides
Christmas season for bakeries: planning plum cake and hamper production
Christmas is Friday 25 December 2026. A bakery's plan for soaking fruit, baking plum cake, labelling, pricing hampers and taking corporate orders.
Best barista courses and certifications in India 2026
SCA barista courses, Coffee Board programmes and short workshops in India, with published fees, durations and which one to pick for your goal.
Google Business Profile for restaurants: the free lever most places neglect
How to claim, fill in and run your restaurant's free Google Business Profile, from categories and menus to reviews, posts and a 30-minute weekly routine.
Commercial espresso machines in India: what to buy at each budget
How many groups you need, which specs matter, what Indian sellers list machines and grinders at, and how to budget for service and water.
Hotel management in India: IHMs vs private institutes, fees and where each leads
Government IHMs, private schools like WGSHA and IHM-Aurangabad, and Oberoi's paid trainee routes compared on fees, entry and careers.
Menu engineering in an afternoon, with our worksheet
Sort every dish into Stars, Plowhorses, Puzzles and Dogs using your POS export and our free worksheet, then decide what to reprice, move or cut.
Festive season playbook: staffing, menu and delivery surge before Diwali
Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. How to staff, prep, price, package and stay compliant through the festive rush.
Starting a cloud kitchen in India: costs, licences and unit economics
What a delivery-only kitchen costs to set up in India, the licences it needs, how much Swiggy and Zomato take, and when the numbers work.
Pre-opening checklist for a café or QSR: 60 days out to opening day
A week-by-week checklist for the last 60 days before a café or QSR opens, covering licences, hiring, training, suppliers, POS, soft launch and delivery apps.
How to calculate and cut your food cost %
The food cost formula, how to cost a plate with real yields, theoretical versus actual cost, and the levers that bring the number down.
Licences you need to open a café in India, and the order to apply
FSSAI, GST, Shops & Establishments, municipal, fire, signage and music licences for an Indian café, what they cost and the order to apply.
Digital Growth Checklist
A 30-day, week-by-week plan to get a restaurant's digital presence in order.
15-Point Marketing Audit
Score a restaurant's digital marketing across 15 dimensions and see where to focus first.
Menu Pricing Calculator
Spreadsheet with built-in formulas for costing and pricing every item on your menu.
10 Social Media Templates
Ten ready-made Instagram posts and stories for restaurants — specials, events, reviews, menu highlights.
Social Media Marketing Guide
A restaurant social media playbook — content strategy, posting cadence, and paid ads.
Cost Control Checklist
Track food, labor, and overhead costs systematically instead of by feel.
Staff Training Manual
A customizable onboarding, service, and food-safety manual for new hires.
Menu Engineering Worksheet
Categorize every menu item by profitability and popularity — Stars, Plowhorses, Puzzles, Dogs.
Digital Menu Design Guide
Layout, photography, and copy practices for digital menus that actually convert.
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