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Bitesize inspo, news & analysis for local cafes & eateries.
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Bitesize insights with a local focus

Every week we bring you info, inspo, news & analysis created specifically for leaders of local restaurants & coffee shops. And we know you're busy - so every single article can be read in 3 minutes or less.

Most Popular

Small town in the US.
10 May, 2023 3 min read
Most Popular, Business & Money
Restaurant Chain Reaction: Strategic Expansions to Small Towns Read more
Female friends enjoying brunch outside.
21 April, 2023 3 min read
Coffee Shops, Food Trucks, Most Popular, Business & Money
How Coffee Shops Can Brew Up Bigger Profits This Summer Read more
Robot barista making coffee in a coffee shop.
20 April, 2023 2 min read
Most Popular, People & Workforce
Global Worker Shortage: Are Robot Baristas the Solution? Read more
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Customers & Marketing

Person's hand taking a photo of their meal.
20 April, 2023 2 min read
Customers & Marketing
Find Influencers That Won’t Break The Bank. Here’s How. Read more
Man taking selfie in coffee shop.
20 April, 2023 3 min read
Customers & Marketing
A Beginner’s Guide To Influencer Marketing For Coffee Shops Read more
Woman using her hand to send message on mobile phone with email icons.
19 April, 2023 2 min read
Customers & Marketing
Own Your Audience: Email Converts 174% More Than Social Media Read more
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Technology & Innovation

Hand holding phone with food delivery app open.
02 June, 2023 5 min read
App, Technology & Innovation
Local Domination: 10 Features Your App Needs to Rival Starbucks Read more
Customers ordering on self-serve kiosks at a coffee shop.
25 May, 2023 4 min read
Restaurant Operations, Technology & Innovation
Digitalize or Die: Why Local Restaurants Need to Embrace Digital. Read more
Chat bot pop up on mobile phone.
13 May, 2023 4 min read
Restaurant Operations, Technology & Innovation
Beyond Chat GPT: The 5 Best AI Tools For Restaurant Owners Read more
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People & Workforce

Coffee shop employee having a discussion with the owner.
22 April, 2023 2 min read
Tips, Employee Management, People & Workforce
Are Unions the Cure for Restaurant Labor Shortages? Read more
Robot barista making coffee in a coffee shop.
20 April, 2023 2 min read
Most Popular, People & Workforce
Global Worker Shortage: Are Robot Baristas the Solution? Read more
Group of coffee shop workers sitting around a table.
19 April, 2023 3 min read
Coffee Shops, Most Popular, People & Workforce
Have Starbucks’ Unionizations Sparked a Local Coffee Shop Revolution? Read more
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Menu & Ingredients

Packet of lab-grown beef meat.
04 May, 2023 3 min read
Menu & Ingredients
From Lab to Table: The Impact of Lab-Grown Meat on Local Restaurants Read more
Couple checking food menu outside restaurant.
22 April, 2023 2 min read
Menu & Ingredients
It’s Time to Update Your Menu. Here’s Why. Read more
Friends at cafe drinking healthy smoothies.
21 April, 2023 3 min read
Menu & Ingredients
3 Unique Ways to Keep Your Menu Fit for Healthy Customers Read more
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Business & Money

Food truck lit up at night.
24 May, 2023 3 min read
Food Trucks, Business & Money
How to Start a Food Truck Business Part 3: Sourcing Your Truck Read more
Food trucks parked on the street.
19 May, 2023 4 min read
Food Trucks, Business & Money
How to Start a Food Truck Business Part 2: Permits & Legal Structure Read more
Woman getting food from a food truck.
17 May, 2023 4 min read
Food Trucks, Business & Money
How to Start a Food Truck Business Part 1: Cost Breakdown Read more
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