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How to Take Care of Stainless Steel Cookware in Commercial Kitchens

Learn how to keep your stainless steel cookware looking and performing its best in the high-pressure environment of a commercial kitchen!

August 12, 2025

Restaurant Management

Creating Unforgettable Dining Experiences: A Guide for Managers

Discover how restaurant managers can elevate dining experiences with great service, ambiance, and unique touches that leave a lasting impression.

February 5, 2025

Restaurant Management

An Employers Guide to Employee Information Forms

What is an employee information form, why do you need it, and where can you find a template? We answer all those questions and more in our employer's guide!

October 11, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

Employee Retention Guide | Proven Tools To Keep Great People

Having trouble with employee retention? Check out our guide for strategies and tools you can use to make your employees want to stay.

September 29, 2022

Restaurant Employee Retention

6 Free Calculators To Make Restaurant Calculations Easy

Free calculators can check your payroll accuracy, vacation, and other important topics. Here you’ll find six calculators to make restaurant calculations easy!

September 29, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

How To Open a Bar | The Complete Guide

Have you ever dreamed of opening a bar, but you aren't sure where to begin? In this guide, we cover the top things to consider before you open your doors.

September 12, 2022

How To Open a Restaurant

How To Open a Coffee Shop | The Complete Guide

Are you planning on opening your own coffee shop? We'll make it simple for you with this complete guide on how to open a coffee shop. Let's get started.

September 12, 2022

Coffee Shops and Cafes

The Top 25 Culture Fit Interview Questions For Restaurants

Company culture is critical, especially in today’s market. Here are the top 25 culture fit interview questions to help focus your restaurant’s hiring.

August 29, 2022

Restaurant Employee Retention

Restaurant Firing Guide | Off-Boarding Best Practices

You’ve heard of onboarding, but what about employee off-boarding? Find out the steps you need to take for a successful off-boarding process in this guide.

August 29, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

Restaurant Hiring Guide | Onboarding and Important Documents

Need some advice on how to handle new restaurant employees? This restaurant hiring guide will give you everything you need to know when onboarding employees.

August 29, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

A Guide To Server Job Descriptions | What to Include?

In such a competitive job market, perfecting the job posting is key. Learn how to perfect the server job description to hire the help you need.

August 16, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

The 11 Most Common Payroll Questions, Answered

How do restaurants run payroll? How do you calculate restaurant payroll tips? Learn the top restaurant payroll queries and their solutions here.

June 20, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

7 Restaurant Management Skills Every Manager Should Master

Bad management impacts everyone, including the success of your restaurant. Learn the 7 top restaurant management skills every manager should master.

June 13, 2022

Restaurant Management

10 Ways an ATS System Could Save Your Restaurant $10k

What is an ATS system or applicant tracking system for restaurants, and how can it save you upwards of $10,000 per year?

June 7, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

How To Overcome The Top 7 Challenges Restauranteurs Face

You aren't alone; thousands of restaurant operators are dealing with the same challenges - learn what they are and how to squash them in this article.

June 7, 2022

Restaurants Trends and Tips

Restaurant Payroll | Don't Make These 9 Common Mistakes

Successful restaurant payroll is paramount to running a smooth operation, yet these errors are very common. Learn how to overcome these common payroll mistakes

May 19, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

7 Things Restaurant Staff Expect From Employers in 2022

The restaurant industry is changing, and employers need to keep up. Learn what restaurant staff expects from their employers about people management in 2022

May 19, 2022

Restaurant People Management

6 Easy Ways To Drop Your Labor Costs Without Cutting Staff

Labor costs make up a substantial amount of a restaurant's expenses, but cutting staff might not be the answer. Learn to lower labor costs without cutting staff

May 19, 2022

Restaurant Revenue Management

7 Ways Employee Onboarding Software Helps Restaurants Thrive

What is employee onboarding software, and why does it matter? This article will explore why adding these tools to your business could save you big time.

May 9, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

5 Reasons Every Restaurant Should Be Offering Instant Pay

Restaurant instant pay for employees should be considered an essential. Learn the top 5 reasons why every restaurant should be offering instant pay.

May 9, 2022

Restaurant Employee Retention

9 Tips Run Multi-Location Restaurant Payroll in Minutes

Running a multi-location restaurant payroll can feel like a monumental task, but it doesn't have to! Check out this article to save you time on payroll.

May 9, 2022

Multi-Location Restaurants

8 Tips To Help Your Restaurant Team Increase Efficiency

A great way to increase restaurant profits is to optimize your team's efficiency. But what are the key metrics you can adjust to achieve these great results?

May 9, 2022

Restaurant People Management

Operate A Multi-Location Restaurant? Avoid These 7 Mistakes

Running a multi-location restaurant takes extra effort. Avoid these seven mistakes to keep your restaurants running smoothly and efficiently.

April 14, 2022

Multi-Location Restaurants

6 Tips To Create and Optimize A Great Restaurant Schedule

Labor costs are typically one of the most significant expenses when running a restaurant, but you can save big by optimizing your restaurant schedules.

April 13, 2022

Restaurant Scheduling

Five Ways The Great Resignation Will Change Restaurants Forever

The Great Resignation will risk your restaurant business. As an owner, you can follow these tips to stay ahead of significant restaurant changes.

March 16, 2022

Restaurant Employee Retention

Restaurant Payroll | 10 Tips to Save You 10 Hours

With different hourly rates, tax tip-outs, and more, restaurant payroll can be a tricky challenge to navigate. Here are 10 tips that could save you 10 hours!

March 16, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

5 Ways For Restaurant Owners To Combat the Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is a huge conundrum facing nearly all employers today, and restaurant owners are often hit hard. Here's how your business can overcome it.

March 1, 2022

Restaurant Employee Retention

What Does A Tax Accountant Do? A Business Owners Guide

What does a tax accountant do? Find out the answer to this question by reading our blog comparing different types of accounting so you know who to hire.

March 1, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Payroll | How It All Works

Accountants and bookkeepers are often used interchangeably. Find out why you should be careful with terminology and how both jobs help payroll in this blog.

February 16, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

5 Powerful Tools To Save Time When Hiring and Onboarding

Recruiting, hiring onboarding, and retaining great people is a big time investment for business owners. Luckily there are tools that help make things easy.

February 16, 2022

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

4 Ways to Improve Your Restaurant Management Skills

Having great restaurant manager skills is imperative if you want your business to flourish and your employees to have great morale.

February 16, 2022

Restaurant Management

10 Reasons To Use Payroll Software For Accountants

Are you considering payroll software for accountants? Find out how this software can help you remain competitive and grow your business effectively.

February 16, 2022

Restaurant Payroll

How Village Ice Cream Saves 10 Hours Per Week On Payroll!

Learn how this Calgary ice cream shop is saving 468 hours, or 19.5 days annually by leveraging the Push solution.

January 6, 2022

Case Studies

10 Reasons Your Business Needs HR Payroll Software

What is HR Payroll software, and why does your business need it? If you aren't familiar with it, you are likely leaving money on the table - here's the scoop.

December 21, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

Our Top 12 Predictions for the Restaurant Industry in 2022

With the new year approaching, it’s time to look at Our Top 12 Predictions for the Restaurant Industry in 2022 to see what we have to look forward to.

December 21, 2021

Restaurants Trends and Tips

How Much Did Restaurant Industry Grow in 2021?

After a challenging two years, the restaurant industry is finally making a comeback. This is how much the restaurant industry grew in 2021.

November 23, 2021

Restaurants Trends and Tips

Top 6 Key Takeaways from the Restaurant Industry in 2021

The restaurant industry had an extremely memorable 2021, to say the least. Out of all the updates - we chose these 6 key takeaways to highlight for the year.

November 23, 2021

Restaurants Trends and Tips

The Top 21 Restaurant Trends Of 2021

November 23, 2021

Restaurants Trends and Tips

How to Choose the Best Restaurant POS Software

Need help finding the best restaurant POS system? Find out what should a POS system include, its cost and, how to choose the best one.

October 29, 2021

Restaurant Technology

What Is the Best Payroll Software for Small Business Owners?

To determine the best payroll software for small business owners, we have to understand their needs and how payroll might be different for a small business

October 25, 2021

Small Business Owners

What is the Best Payroll Software | A Top 5 Comparison

Everyone has different criteria when seeking the best payroll software in Canada for their business, these are the top 5 Canadian payroll solutions, and why.

October 12, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

How to Open a Restaurant? 9 Checklists to Become Operational

Get ahead in the restaurant industry with our comprehensive guide on the 9 essential checklists you need before opening your new restaurant to ensure success!

September 14, 2021

Restaurant Management

A Guide To Navigating Cost of Goods Sold at Your Restaurant

If you own a restaurant, you know that numbers are crucial to your success. That is why it's so important to understand what the cost of goods sold are

September 14, 2021

Restaurant Management

How To Write A Restaurant Business Plan | A Complete Guide

Wondering how to open a restaurant? You'll need a restaurant business plan. In this guide we share everything from branding to funding and so much more.

August 31, 2021

How To Open a Restaurant

How Denny's Saved 15,600 Hours Annually With Push

Learn how the Canadian iconic breakfast and casual dining restaurant managed to save tens of thousands of hours, using the Push system!

August 31, 2021

Case Studies

The 8 Types Of Restaurant Technology You Need To Succeed

Whether you own a small restaurant or a franchise, restaurant technology is key in how you manage your operations, but what technology do you need most?

August 31, 2021

How To Open a Restaurant

How to Open a Restaurant | Menu Design Pt.2

Wondering how to open a restaurant? We are here to help with a 2 part menu design segment to help you nail this crucial aspect of menu design. Here is part two!

August 19, 2021

How To Open a Restaurant

How To Open a Restaurant | Menu Design Pt. 1

Wondering how to open a restaurant? Find out all there is to know about this crucial aspect of menu design including conception, sourcing, pricing and more.

August 19, 2021

How To Open a Restaurant

How to Open a Restaurant | How Much Does It Cost?

Wondering how to open a restaurant? Find out all there is to know about how much it costs to open a restaurant from line items, to unexpected costs.

August 4, 2021

How To Open a Restaurant

How to Open a Restaurant | Design Planning

Are you wondering how to open a restaurant? In this article, we cover all about creating a restaurant design concept to make you the talk of the town.

August 4, 2021

How To Open a Restaurant

How Much Do Restaurant Owners Make?

Owning a restaurant might seem like fun, but how much do restaurant owners make? Find out national ranges as well as expert pointers to make as much as possible

July 20, 2021

Restaurants Trends and Tips

Meet The Franchisee Who Saved $91,200 A Year With Push

Learn how Merilyn, franchisee operator of13 Booster Juice locations, saved nearly six figures a year by using the Push system.

July 6, 2021

Case Studies

The Best HR Software For Your Business in 2022

Have you ever wondered what the best HR software is for your business in 2022? We compared the top 4 HR software solutions to find out.

June 11, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

What is Workforce Management and Why Should You Care?

From staff recruitment to scheduling and time tracking, companies need a workforce management system that simplifies employee management and boosts efficiency.

June 11, 2021

Restaurant Revenue Management

Recession-Proof Your Small Business With These 8 Tips

In the current economic climate, thinking ahead to establish strategies for recession-proofing your small business is a wise way forward. Here are some ideas.

June 10, 2021

Small Business Owners

The Best Restaurant Scheduling Software | A Top 4 Comparison

Have you ever wondered what the best restaurant scheduling software is for you? We compared the top 4 scheduling software solutions in North America to find out

May 25, 2021

Restaurant Technology

8 Skills Every HR Manager Needs to Master

There are many important management positions but few are as indispensable as the HR manager, who plays a significant role in your company's employee morale

May 25, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

Mental Health Awareness Month | 10 Resources for Employers

Often overlooked, mental health awareness is crucial in maintaining a secure and efficient workplace. But how can employers can better support their teams?

May 20, 2021

Restaurant People Management

The Canadian Guide to Small Business Grants

If you are a Canadian business owner looking to scale your business, small business grants are a great opportunity you should consider taking advantage of.

May 10, 2021

Small Business Owners

A Guide to Holidays and Holiday Pay in the USA | 2022

Understanding Federal, Regional, Government, or State holidays in the USA, and what you need to know about holiday rules and holiday pay for your employees

May 3, 2021

Stat Holidays And Holiday Pay Rules

A Guide to Canadian Holidays and Holiday Pay

Canadian holidays and holiday pay are important to understand. This guide will clarify the differences between legal, federal, statutory and provincial holidays

May 3, 2021

Stat Holidays And Holiday Pay Rules

Small Business Grants, Ontario | Everything you Need to Know

Small business grants in Ontario are one way of getting financial assistance to fund your business. Here is how you can find, apply and acquire Ontario grants.

April 20, 2021

Small Business Owners

Maternity Leave in Canada | An Employers Guide

Maternity leave is a subject of interest not only for pregnant workers but also for employers. A good maternity leave policy is beneficial to employers!

April 20, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

10 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make When Growing

Starting a business is hard that's why we gathered the top 10 mistakes small business owners make and found business-based solutions! From strategy to lifestyle

April 19, 2021

Small Business Owners

7 People Management Tips To Raise Employee Morale

People management is the process of organizing employees to optimize performance. It entails hiring, onboarding, training, motivating, and directing employees.

April 15, 2021

Restaurant People Management

Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt Employees | What's the Difference?

The terms exempt vs non-exempt employee exist a classification to define the compensation structure and overtime payment eligibility of an employee.

April 7, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

Payroll Deductions | A Canadian Restaurant Owners Guide

Payroll deductions are important to withhold from employees' income to cover payment of taxes and more. Do you know what to deduct?

April 7, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

The Guide to Restaurant Shift Scheduling and Software

Struggling with shift scheduling at your restaurant? We created a guide to understand the concept, and what to look for in a scheduling software solution!

April 6, 2021

Restaurant Scheduling

8 Steps to Creating an Awesome Employee Benefits Program

An Employee benefits program takes employee values beyond their salary. Many employees look into employer benefits even before applying for the job. Here's why.

March 30, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

How to Pay Your Employees | A Canadian Business Owner's Guide

Understanding how to pay your employees as a Canadian business owner, including different compensation, distribution, and payment structures.

March 29, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

How Technology Is Saving Californians From PAGA Lawsuits

PAGA lawsuits are crushing California business owners, PAGA lawsuits arise when business owners failure to comply with labor laws, but what are those laws?

March 23, 2021

Restaurant Labor Laws

A Restauranteurs Guide To HR Software| HRIS, HRMS, HCM

The terms HRIS, HRMS, and HCM are at times used interchangeably, these are the key differences between each of these HR solutions' features and functionalities

March 23, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

Restaurant Marketing | 7 Tips to Get your Restaurant On the Map

In the competitive world of eateries, restaurant marketing is a secret sauce that can help your business stand out from the crowd. Here are our top 7 tips.

March 10, 2021

Restaurant Marketing

A Comprehensive Guide to Switching Payroll Companies

Running an efficient payroll system is vital to your business and if it doesn't function smoothly, it makes sense to consider switching payroll companies.

March 9, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

The Canadian Business Owner's Guide on How To Run Payroll

If you are a Canadian business owner, understanding how to run payroll is an essential part of ensuring your employees' pay is accurate and timely.

March 4, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

Mastering Payroll Remittance: 7 Key Insights Every Business Must Know

Payroll remittance is an amount required to send to the Canadian Revenue Agency after paying remunerations or giving a taxable benefit to employees on payroll.

March 4, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

5 Payroll Software Features Making 2021 Tax Season a Breeze

It’s that time of year again; it’s 2021 tax season! Technology has evolved since manual calculations and abacuses, but do you know how to leverage it best?

March 1, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

The Canadian Business Owners Guide to Setting Up Payroll

Setting up payroll for your business for the first time can be quite daunting, and a google search isn't likely to help. That's why we created this guide.

March 1, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

Navigating Tax Season, How Software Can Help

During tax season there are a lot of things to consider; like preparing your employees on where to find the relevant tax information.

February 25, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

How The Deployment of HR Tools Helped Earls Overcome COVID19

The need for businesses to adapt, innovate, and work cooperatively has never been more pertinent. Pandemic's challenges inspired Earls to make impactful changes

February 23, 2021

Restaurant Human Resources

How To Pay Yourself As A Business Owner In Canada

Figuring out what to pay yourself as a Canadian business owner can be quite challenging. Should pay yourself salary or dividends or a mix of both? And how?

February 23, 2021

Restaurant Payroll

5 Must Know Facts About Restaurant Reporting

Reports are valuable pieces of information that allow you to look at your business collectively, without bias. They're tools that help you optimize your savings

February 23, 2021

Restaurant Revenue Management

5 Ways An Integrated System Will Save You Time and Money

Using an integrated system could save you a lot of time and money. It's a great way to manage your sales, scheduling, payroll, and workforce all in one place.

February 16, 2021

Restaurant Revenue Management

10 Ways to Grow Restaurant Sales Without Spending a Dime

Imagine increasing restaurant sales, without having to raise costs. In the foodservice industry, it's not just about the goods, it's also about the service.

February 11, 2021

Restaurants Trends and Tips

The Top 11 Server Interview Questions to Ask Before Hiring

Great server interview questions are important because servers are customer-facing employees who represent your business - so hiring the right person is key.

February 9, 2021

Restaurant Hiring and Firing

How to Optimize Schedule Cuts Using Shift Tags

Sometimes it’s hard to know at a glance who to cut on a slow day, here is a quick tip on how to optimize your schedule shift tags for shift cuts.

February 4, 2021

Restaurant Scheduling

COVID-19 Response for Business

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we created a platform for all essential services workers to help monitor employees’ health and protect employees.

December 10, 2020

Covid 19 Restaurant Resources

What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)? Means eligible employers must provide employees with paid sick, and expanded family leave for COVID-19 reasons.

December 10, 2020

Covid 19 Restaurant Resources

The COVID-19 Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES)

The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) is a refundable tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying wages employers pay to their employees.

December 10, 2020

Covid 19 Restaurant Resources

COVID-19 Work-Sharing and Credit Availability Programs

The Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) helps Canadian businesses obtain financing during the current period of significant uncertainty.

December 10, 2020

Covid 19 Restaurant Resources

Canada's Wage Subsidy Programs | What You Need To Know

All Canadians are wondering, What’s the difference between the 10% Wage Subsidy and the 75% Subsidy? With all these numbers, we decided to make a helpful guide.

December 10, 2020

Covid 19 Restaurant Resources

How To Stay Compliant Under The FFCRA

The FFCRA, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires some employers to provide employees with COVID-19-related benefits. Here's how to stay compliant

December 10, 2020

Covid 19 Restaurant Resources

How to Apply for EI in Canada | A Guide For Employees

It's a tricky time in the world as many Canadians have had their CERB run out. If you are trying to apply for EI in Canada here is a quick guide.

December 10, 2020

Restaurant Human Resources

Complying with Labor Laws | Staff Scheduling in California

California is a land of labor laws, and we know that for Restauranteurs, that's not your favorite part about running your business. But we have your back!

December 10, 2020

Restaurant Labor Laws

California Labor Laws | When to Use a Blended Rate

What is the blended rate, and when is it used? Blended rates are rates that are calculated using the different forms of compensation an employee receives.

December 10, 2020

Restaurant Labor Laws

California Overtime Law | How to Calculate Blended Rates

What is a blended rate, and how do I calculate it? In California, compliance laws and calculations can be tricky, here is how to calculate a blended rate.

December 10, 2020

Restaurant Labor Laws

What is Human Capital Management | A Business Owners Guide

When we ask the question, what is Human Capital Management, it truly echoes the fact that people are the core of any great business.

December 10, 2020

Restaurant Human Resources

The Ultimate Guide to Opening a Restaurant in the US

This is a comprehensive guide to opening a restaurant from interviews with top experts in the field including chefs, restaurateurs, consultants, and bankers.

December 10, 2020

How To Open a Restaurant

Launching and Managing a New Restaurant | The Complete Guide

Launching and managing a new restaurant is a huge feat. This handbook will guide you through the management and operations of building your new restaurant.

December 10, 2020

How To Open a Restaurant

Guide to Managing a Restaurant with Technology

Introducing technology into your workflow should make things easier for you, not harder. It's crucial to find software that’s easy to use and easy to understand

December 10, 2020

Restaurant Management

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