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Practical writing for independent operators on hospitality CRM, bookings, loyalty, EPOS, guest retention and marketing — from the team building Grace OS inside a working restaurant.
4 March 2026 · Simon Hatfield · Reservations
The tempting fix for no-shows — a deposit on every table — mostly just costs you bookings. Here's what actually moves the number, and where deposits genuinely earn their place.
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1 February 2026 · Simon Hatfield · Guest Data
The most expensive thing in an independent venue isn't rent or stock. It's that your booking system, your till, your WiFi and your marketing each think your best regular is a different stranger.
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