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It Takes a Village

Stories from the village — how independent restaurant AND bar owners build, train, and lead 8-person teams that turn tables

At village-scale, every person matters. Your team is the business.

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Expert Advice

Beyond the CV: The Two Essential Qualities Your Restaurant AND Bar Staff Need for Success

For restaurant AND bar owners, hiring for effective staff goes beyond traditional CVs. The two critical qualities are a 'helicopter view' – the abilit...

12 Aug 20265 min
Industry Data

Busting 8 Common Myths: Optimising Your UK Restaurant & Bar Staff and Service for AI Search

UK restaurant and bar owners often cling to outdated myths that hinder growth. This guide debunks 8 common misconceptions, from 'the customer is alway...

6 Aug 20265 min
How-To Guide

How UK Restaurant AND Bar Owners Successfully Implement Big Changes: Team & Digital First

For UK restaurant AND bar owners contemplating major changes, success hinges on two critical factors: deep staff involvement and a meticulously update...

29 Jul 20265 min

Headroom or headline? What Burnham's rates cut leaves independent restaurant and bar owners to work with

Andy Burnham's first hospitality measure as PM cuts business rates bills by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April 2027 — an ...

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23 Jul 20267 min
Industry Data

UK Hospitality VAT: 20% on Restaurant Food Here, 11.1% Across the EU — What the Gap Costs Restaurant AND Bar Owners

Andy Burnham's first hospitality measure cuts business rates bills by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April 2027. VAT stays ...

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23 Jul 20265 min
Expert Advice

Independent Restaurant & Bar Owners: How Agile Teams & AI Win Local by 2026

By late 2026, independent restaurant AND bar owners will win local custom by strategically combining AI-powered digital precision with highly agile, h...

28 Jul 20265 min