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15/04/2026

Are your venue tools actually making you money?

Most aren't. They're recording history — not governing your margin.

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Your tools track data—but do they guide decisions? Discover the 16-point checklist that reveals whether your systems are governing margins or costing you up to $80K per site.

18/05/2023

We talk a lot about dynamic data. Just like the other numbers in business, we can understand our break even point better by looking at it through a dynamic lens. Dive in with our CEO this week on the blog: www.viability.io/blog-dynamic-breakeven

27/04/2023

This week's thoughts on on the Viability blog: How improving revenue forecasting is a key foundation for building sustainable profits and improving business valuation. AI is changing the forecasting game forever.



https://www.viability.io/blog-revenue-forecasting

19/04/2023

It's that time of year when public holidays are plentiful. For those heading out to venues to enjoy some down time, this can mean copping a surcharge on the bill ... or finding their favourite place closed. Why? Our latest blog takes a deep dive into the data of public holidays to uncover what they look like from the inside of hospo.

https://www.viability.io/public-holiday-surcharge-restaurants

06/04/2023

"If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

The world looks very different to how it did a few years ago. But the way we think about business hasn't changed as quickly. After 30 years in foodservice, our CEO shares some thoughts on the blog about how businesses can thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

https://www.viability.io/future-foodservice

29/03/2023

Want to nurture your team's leadership potential, make sure they're around long term, and meet your profit goals? Our own leaders (who all come from hospo 🙌) share some vital things that keep them happy, working hard and kicking goals that benefit everyone!
https://www.viability.io/great-staff-foodservice

12/10/2022

The 10 traits shared by hospo business owners who make better profit. Hint: it's not working 18 hour days or skimping on Super. It's 10 things we notice our peers & industry leaders share, that helps them remain the best in business.

viability.io/10-traits-great-businesses-share

04/10/2022

We're in the business of bottom lines. We may have a lot of fancy features but at the core of it we’re here for your profit margin. So when another minimum wage increase gives our customers a headache, we’re right there with you. (Actually, we’ve got one too.) 

But it’s not all doom and gloom.

We're "find the bright side" type people. Our leadership team has put some thoughts on the blog about how our teams are costing more per hour in 2022 … but that doesn't have to be the end of profitability.

https://www.viability.io/restaurant-award-minimum-wage-increase-october-2022

26/03/2017

We all love what we do, but when our restaurant or cafe makes buggerall profit, it's stressful.
http://viability.io/stress-less-know-more/

Poor profitability isn’t just a frustration, it threatens your way of life. Your house, your kids’ educations, your family‘s lifestyle — it’s all on the line. And when it comes to the crunch, it’s all on you...

05/03/2017

Here's how 's Likuid Espresso went in week 1 of opening...
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Welcome to part 4 of the Likuid Espresso story. In this blog post I’m going to show you how Likuid managed staffing in their first week of opening. Staffing is arguably the most volatile aspect of running a successful cafe. It’s a double-edged sword. Overstaffing is a comfy ride to bankruptcy, while...