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Guides for restaurant owners

Practical articles on online ordering, delivery, rules and running service, written by the DineHarbor team.

102 articles

Is a Ghost Kitchen Profitable?

Work out whether a ghost kitchen can make money: the cost lines, the orders you need, platform fees against your own channel and the main risks.

DineHarbor teamNov 10, 20255 min read

Money and margins

Restaurant Cash Flow Management for Owners

Why profitable restaurants run out of cash, and how to build a 13 week cash forecast, handle VAT and payroll peaks, use supplier terms and survive slow seasons.

DineHarbor teamNov 9, 20257 min read

Delivery

Takeaway Packaging That Keeps Food Hot and Safe

Choose takeaway and delivery packaging by dish type, heat, steam, leaks and tamper seals, with cost per order, allergen labels and a test method.

DineHarbor teamNov 2, 20257 min read

Rules and compliance

Allergen Information for Online Orders

A plain UK guide to the 14 allergens, online and phone orders, Natasha's Law, delivery checks and a clear, safer routine for restaurant teams and guests.

DineHarbor teamOct 29, 20257 min read

Rules and compliance

Restaurant First Aid and Fire Safety Basics

Plan first aid and fire safety in a restaurant: needs assessment, first aiders, kits, the responsible person, risk assessment, drills and records.

DineHarbor teamOct 28, 20259 min read

Rules and compliance

VAT and Sales Tax for Restaurants: The Basics

A plain guide to how VAT, GST and sales tax work in restaurants: tax in the price, eat in or takeaway, tips, records and where to find official rules.

DineHarbor teamOct 27, 20256 min read