Practical guides on QR code menus, compliance, margins and welcoming international guests.
Uber Eats commission, service fees, Deliveroo rates: what each order really costs you, and what's left in your cash register.
August 8, 2026What no-shows really cost, why guests fail to turn up, and the measures that reliably bring missed bookings down.
August 8, 2026How much to tip in France, what the law says, the exemption from social contributions, and how to take tips by card.
August 8, 2026Options, real budgets and the content you need for a restaurant website that actually works: online menu, bookings, photos and local search visibility.
August 8, 2026Extra contracts in restaurants: maximum duration, hourly pay, holiday pay and the risk of reclassification as a permanent contract.
August 8, 2026Restaurant franchise: entry fees, personal contribution, royalties, the brands recruiting and how to open. Real figures and what to check before signing.
August 8, 2026Price, installation, number of units, POS integration: what a self-order kiosk really changes in a restaurant — and the alternative that needs no hardware.
August 8, 2026What NF525 really requires, who it applies to, and how to check your till in five minutes.
August 8, 2026Where to find your account's Instagram QR code, how to customise it, download it as a PNG and display it in your dining room to win followers.
August 8, 2026Bills, invoices, private or business customers, VAT, credit notes, e-invoicing: the complete list of mandatory details a restaurant must include.
August 8, 2026Can guests still smoke on your terrace? What the 2025 decree changes, how enclosed terraces are treated, the fines, and the rules to apply in your venue.
August 8, 2026E-invoicing 2026: key dates, accredited platforms, e-reporting for counter sales and new mandatory invoice details. What French restaurants must prepare.
August 8, 2026A QR code has no expiry date, but it can still stop working. Here is what really sets a QR code's lifespan and how to keep it active over the long run.
August 8, 2026Tax-exempt employer limit, the 25 euro daily cap, acceptance rules and reimbursement times: the operator's guide to French luncheon vouchers.
August 8, 2026Restaurant food cost explained simply: the formula, target ratios by type of kitchen, and practical levers to protect your margin.
August 8, 2026Stocktaking, waste tracking, ordering and software: a practical method to keep restaurant inventory management tight and bring your food cost down.
August 8, 2026Your QR code won't scan? The 8 real causes, the checks to run on Samsung and iPhone, and how to test a code before printing it.
August 8, 2026Music licence costs for restaurants: PRS and PPL annual fees, the fines you risk, and royalty-free alternatives. Real numbers and no jargon.
August 8, 2026Buying a restaurant the right way: read the accounts, check the lease, licences and staff, and set a fair price for the business.
August 8, 2026Restaurant loyalty cards: how they work, what each option costs, which rewards to offer and how to move from paper to digital.
August 8, 2026What profit margin should a restaurant aim for? Cost ratios, food cost, net margin and how to calculate your break-even point, explained step by step.
August 8, 2026Autorisation terrasse restaurant : quel dossier déposer, à quelle mairie, quelle redevance de voirie prévoir et quelles règles d'occupation respecter.
August 8, 2026Minimum size, file resolution, margins and contrast: the technical rules to check before printing a QR code on a menu or a flyer.
August 8, 2026Commission, données clients, mise en place, gestion des commandes en temps réel : ce qu'il faut savoir avant de lancer le click and collect au restaurant.
August 8, 2026Vocabulary, false friends and service phrases: how to translate your menu into English without mistakes, and keep it up to date without reprinting.
August 8, 2026Food safety management plan: who needs one, what the document must contain, how to write it, and which blank template to use without getting it wrong.
August 8, 2026How QR code payment actually works in a restaurant: providers, fees, payout times and what changes on the floor.
August 8, 2026Doggy bags have been mandatory in France since 1 July 2021: what the AGEC law says, who it applies to, free or paid containers, and the fines involved.
August 8, 2026Fake QR codes on car parks, letters and classified ads: how the QR code scam works, and how to secure the one on your tables.
August 8, 2026Build a custom QR code with a logo and colours that still scans: contrast, print size and error correction, explained step by step.
August 8, 2026How to calculate your restaurant markup multiplier: the formula, typical multipliers by category, food cost ratio and a method to adjust your prices.
August 8, 2026HACCP in restaurants: legal duty, 7 principles, 14-hour training, food safety management plan and temperature records. A practical guide.
August 8, 2026A concrete restaurant menu example: sections, number of dishes, wording, format and material. The rules that make a menu easy to read.
August 8, 2026How to turn a PDF into a QR code in four steps, the free tools available, and why a web menu reads better on a phone.
August 8, 2026Restaurant business plan: the structure section by section, the ratios to know, the financial forecast and the cost items owners forget at launch.
August 8, 2026What a food truck costs, which training is mandatory, which legal structure to pick and how to secure a pitch: the complete guide, with real numbers.
August 8, 2026Collect more Google reviews with a QR code on the table, handle negative comments, and track your rating every month.
August 8, 2026Allergens, meat origin, no-smoking signs, prices, licence and staff notices: every mandatory display in a restaurant, and the fines for getting it wrong.
August 8, 2026Restaurant POS software: real prices, certified free versions, choosing between Android, iPad and Windows, selection criteria and QR menu integration.
August 8, 2026Generate a free WiFi QR code, scan it on iPhone, Android or PC, and display it on the same table tent as your menu: the complete step-by-step method.
August 8, 2026What a kitchen recipe spec sheet must include, how to fill one in 5 steps, which blank template to choose (Excel, PDF, Word) and a fully costed example.
August 8, 2026Qualifications, mandatory training, budget, alcohol licence, town hall, legal status: the full path to opening a restaurant in France, with no grey areas.
August 8, 2026Licence IV or restaurant licence: what each one covers, what it costs, how to obtain it and when a licence III is enough. The full picture before you open.
August 8, 2026HCR collective agreement (IDCC 1979): working hours, overtime, paid leave, public holidays, minimum wage scale and the staff meal benefit in kind.
August 8, 2026Raise your restaurant prices without losing customers: food cost calculation, the right percentage, timing and display rules. A practical method.
August 8, 2026QR code cocktail menu: which details are legally required at the bar, how to display ingredients and spirits, and how to sell more mocktails.
August 8, 2026NFC or QR code at the table? Compatibility, cost per table and lifespan compared, with a practical recommendation for restaurants.
August 8, 2026What menu photos really do to your average check, which dishes to shoot first, and how to take them without a studio.
August 8, 2026Create a QR code in minutes: links, video, Instagram, Google reviews, logo and printing. The steps, the pitfalls, and when free is enough.
August 8, 2026How to add your menu link to your Google Business Profile, where it appears, and the settings that genuinely improve a restaurant's local visibility.
August 8, 2026Scanning a QR code needs no app on iPhone or Android. Here are the steps, the problems that come up most often and how to fix them.
August 8, 20265,5 %, 10 % ou 20 % : le guide clair des taux de TVA en restauration, sur place, à emporter et sur l'alcool, avec les formules de calcul et la ventilation.
August 8, 2026Chevalet, sticker, set de table ou vitrine : quel support QR code restaurant fonctionne vraiment, à quel coût, et combien en prévoir par salle.
August 8, 2026Modules, finder patterns, error correction, versions and camera scanning: how a QR code actually works, explained for restaurant owners.
August 8, 2026Programmez vos happy hours sur votre menu QR code : les tarifs changent seuls à l'heure dite, sans ardoise à réécrire ni erreur de prix en salle.
August 8, 2026Paper menus aren't going away tomorrow. But they're becoming the exception rather than the rule. Here are seven concrete reasons — financial, legal, environmental, practical — that are convincing even the most tradition-minded restaurateurs to make the switch.
June 9, 2026If you had to pick a single lever to gain 5 to 10 points of gross margin on your menu without changing a single supplier, this would be it: menu engineering. Developed at Cornell University in the 1980s, the method sorts your dishes into four categories and tells you exactly what to do with each one.
June 8, 2026Going digital isn't just about scanning your menu and sticking a QR code on the table. To make the switch painless — for your team and your guests — you need a plan. Here's the one we recommend to the restaurants we work with.
June 8, 2026France welcomed 100 million foreign visitors in 2024 — an all-time record. Yet in most French restaurants, those potential customers walk past the window and pick the place next door. Why? And more importantly, how to turn it around.
June 7, 2026Translating your menu into 30 languages sounds like the safe bet — miss nobody. In practice it's overkill, and often counterproductive. Eight well-chosen languages cover 80% of your potential international customers, at a far higher quality than 30 rushed translations.
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