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Mastering Catering Margins: Pricing for Profitability

Michael Attias Aug 20, 2025
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Let me ask you a simple question:

“Are your catering prices built to pad your profits... or accidentally sabotage them?”

Because here’s the hard truth: you can have the busiest catering calendar in your market, but if your pricing isn’t dialed in, you’ll be running in place - tired, broke, and wondering why your bank account doesn’t match your effort.

Today, I want to show you how to use CaterZen’s catering software to flip the script - to engineer smarter pricing, protect your margins, and actually make money from the chaos we call catering.

Let’s get into it.

 

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New Podcast Episode: From Greasy Spoon to Glam Events — Deborah Miller’s Catering Journey

Michael Attias Aug 13, 2025
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At CaterZen, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses, and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, the founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

🎉 We’re excited to announce Episode 16 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Deborah Miller, Founder of Deborah Miller Catering & Events!

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The Ultimate Catering Software FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

Michael Attias Aug 6, 2025
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Let’s be honest… managing catering without the right software is like driving a delivery van with no steering wheel. You might get there, but it’s gonna be messy - and probably expensive.

Whether you’re running a high-volume corporate catering program, juggling a dozen weddings, or managing off-site orders for your restaurant, the right software isn’t just helpful - it’s a game-changer.

I’ve been in the trenches. I’ve done the late-night prep, the last-minute driver scramble, and the “where’s that invoice again?” panic. That’s why I built CaterZen: to help caterers run a tighter ship, make more money, and get home before the dinner rush.

This Ultimate Catering Software FAQ is based on real questions I’ve heard from real caterers over the last 15+ years. You’ll get quick, clear answers and real-life examples you can actually use.

If you want to cut the chaos and start building a smoother, more profitable catering business - let’s dive in.

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New Podcast Episode: Turning Catering into a Growth Engine with John Geyerman of WOWorks

Michael Attias Jul 30, 2025
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What happens when you give catering a seat at the table - from Day 1?

You stop treating it like an afterthought, and start using it as a serious lever for growth.

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FEATURE UPDATE: New Accounting Report Features Give You More Data, More Clarity, and More Control

Michael Attias Jul 23, 2025
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Let me ask you something:

Have you ever flown blind?

No dashboard. No numbers. Just vibes and maybe a prayer.

That’s what it feels like trying to run a catering operation without clear, accurate reports.

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New Podcast Episode: Behind the Wheel of Catering Delivery Success with DeliverThat’s Christian Hilty, VP of Partnerships

Michael Attias Jul 16, 2025
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At CaterZen, we’re all about empowering restaurant owners, catering managers, and operators to grow their off-premise revenue without adding stress to their plate. Our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and real-world stories from the catering trenches.

🎙️ I’m Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, and I’ve lived the restaurant hustle—from washing dishes at 14 to building a million-dollar catering division. This podcast is where I share that journey—and the wisdom of other industry pros—to help you scale your catering operation with fewer headaches and a lot more profit.

We’re Excited to Announce Episode 14 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Christian Hilty of DeliverThat! 🎉

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5 Misconceptions Holding Your Catering Business Back

Michael Attias Jul 9, 2025
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Back when I was running my million-dollar catering operation, I made every mistake in the book. And if I haven’t made it, I’ve definitely heard it - usually as an excuse for not making more money or saving more time.

Let’s call these what they are: myths. Excuses. Little white lies we tell ourselves to stay “safe” (and stuck). But if you’re ready to actually grow your catering business, you’ve got to let them go.

So let’s bust the 5 biggest misconceptions I hear from caterers - and I’ll show you what’s really possible when you’re willing to play chess instead of checkers.

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New Podcast Episode: Delivering on the Details—AI, Drivers & the Future of Catering with Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd

Michael Attias Jul 2, 2025
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At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses, and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

🎉 We’re thrilled to share Episode 13 of Restaurant Catering Smarts featuring Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, a next-gen last-mile logistics platform designed with catering in mind.

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Booming BBQs & Smooth Operations: How CaterZen Helps Caterers Crush July 4 Events

Michael Attias Jun 25, 2025
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Let’s get real: July 4 is a gold mine for catering… but it can also be an operational nightmare if you’re not ready. Here’s how to leverage CaterZen's catering software features so you can work smarter, not harder, and actually enjoy the holiday (or at least survive it with your sanity and profits intact).

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New Podcast Episode: Playing the Long Game with Jason Schultz, Founder & CEO of Blue Ridge Payment Partners

Michael Attias Jun 18, 2025
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At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurant owners and catering pros to grow smarter and faster—and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to real-world strategies from people in the trenches. Hosted by yours truly, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you sell more catering and save more time.

🎙️ We’re excited to release Episode 12 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Jason Schultz, Founder & CEO of Blue Ridge Payment Partners!

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