0744-001 KSU Modern Tools, Better Margins: Smarter Restaurant Operations

Modern Tools, Better Margins: Smarter Restaurant Operations

DATE
Wednesday, August 27th
COST
$ 0.00
FORMAT
Webinar
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

In today’s competitive restaurant landscape, every dollar counts—especially when it comes to credit card processing fees.

These hidden costs can quietly erode profits, making it harder for small restaurant owners to stay ahead.

Join us for a practical, tech-focused webinar that explores how modern tools like cloud-based POS systems, mobile payments, online ordering, and real-time analytics are helping restaurants streamline operations and reduce the impact of processing fees. We’ll break down how adopting the right technology can lead to faster transactions, stronger customer loyalty, and smarter revenue management.

Plus, we’ll dive into key “rules of thumb” for evaluating your restaurant’s financial health—comparing your operation to industry benchmarks for both full-service and limited-service models.

Whether you're looking to improve margins, simplify operations, or stay competitive, this session offers actionable insights and strategies tailored for small restaurant success.

Starts in 1 month!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Identify common fee structures that can erode revenue.
  • Explore modern tools such as cloud-based POS systems, mobile payments, and real-time analytics that can streamline operations and improve financial performance.
  • Understand how to implement actionable strategies for using technology to reduce the burden of processing fees through faster transactions and better revenue management.
  • Discover how integrated tech solutions can improve customer engagement and loyalty, contributing to long-term business growth.
  • Identify key financial “rules of thumb” for full-service and limited-service restaurants to assess your operation’s efficiency.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cost: $0.00
Webinar

This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email. 

PROGRAM PARTNERS

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Antonio Barrios

Antonio Barrios boasts over two decades of multifaceted expertise spanning finance, access to capital, and management. His tenure as a Commercial Lender for Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and an SBA/Commercial Loan Officer underscores his adeptness in facilitating financial solutions for businesses. Antonio's analytical acumen, honed during his tenure at The Central Bank of Venezuela, enhances his strategic insights in financial planning and economic analysis. Armed with a BS in Economics and an MBA from Kennesaw State University, Antonio has facilitated over $125 million in capital assistance for small businesses during his tenure at the SBDC.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carole Arnold at [email protected] or call 470.578.6450