Author Archives: Corey Lord

Hospitality as Transformation: How Restaurants Elevate Both Guest and Team

When most people think of hospitality, they imagine what happens across the table: the guest experience — the food, the service, the sense of being welcomed. But true hospitality runs deeper. It’s not a transaction; it’s a transformation. In the restaurant industry, this transformation happens twice — once for the receiver and once for the

Navigating Rising Labor Costs: Strategies for Restaurants, Breweries, and Taprooms

Rising labor costs are a challenge many restaurant, brewery, and taproom owners are facing right now. With inflation pushing wages up, combined with an ongoing shortage of skilled workers, managing labor expenses effectively is more important than ever. But while labor costs are rising, so are expectations for quality service. So how do you balance

Clarifying Your Brewery’s Brand: Essential Questions for Success

In the competitive world of craft brewing, having a clear and compelling brand is essential for standing out and attracting loyal customers. For small breweries with taprooms that serve food, branding isn’t just about a logo or catchy tagline—it’s about creating a cohesive experience that resonates with your audience. This blog post explores key areas

Brewing Success with a Fractional CFO for Your Brewery

The craft beer revolution has transformed local breweries into bustling community hubs. With this growth, however, comes a new set of financial challenges, and navigating these can be as complex as crafting the perfect IPA. Leveraging the expertise of a fractional CFO could be the key to optimizing their financial health, allowing them to focus

Brewing Success: How to Drive Gross Profit in Your Brewery with a Taproom

Running a brewery with a taproom can be as challenging as it is rewarding. One of the most crucial aspects of sustaining and growing such a business is understanding the main drivers of gross profit. For brewery owners, mastering these revenue and cost factors can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Revenue Drivers