Operations 10 min read
Menu Engineering for Cafés: Stars, Plowhorses and Dogs
Popularity times profit puts every menu item in one of four boxes. Here's how to build the matrix from your Square item sales report and act on it.
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Square How-Tos 6 min read
How to Set Up a Happy Hour Discount on Square
How to run an automatic, time-scheduled happy hour on Square without staff keying in codes — the setup steps, plan differences, and how to protect your margin.
Loyalty & Retention 7 min read
How to Set Your Cafe's Loyalty Earn Rate & Rewards
The math behind 'buy 9, get the 10th free' — how to pick an earn rate and reward that drives repeat visits without quietly eating your margin.
Guides 7 min read
How to Run Café Promotions Without Losing Your Margin
Most café promotions feel successful and lose money. The break-even formula and a few rules separate a real win from a busy, unprofitable day.