Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bigger is less predictable and much more difficult to control and bigger takes cooks and chefs away from what they love to do, what attracted them to the trade in the beginning – to cook from the heart. The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef.

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BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 6, 2021

You’ve probably never considered having your point-of-sale system and merchant services from different companies. This article will explain the benefits of having a point-of-sale system and merchant services and some drawbacks if you choose to pursue this idea. . It sounds like an exciting idea.

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BNG Point of Sale

JUNE 19, 2020

Point of System Cost / Our 2020 Guide to the Benefits of Today’s Merchant Software. As a business owner, the cost of a point of sale system you’re currently paying may be limited based on what seems affordable. Having a POS software system in place is a key way of creating immediate and more frequent sales.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

The best restaurant management apps allow you to run your business from anywhere, provide you with valuable insights, empower your team , and let you focus on creating the very best experience for your guests. To help you narrow down your search, here are 24 of out favorite restaurant management apps to start using in your restaurant today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

The benefits of AI for restaurants are undeniable from automation, to real-time control and information analysis, to improved customer service. As a software engineer, as much as I would love to geek out on this subject, I’ll keep it simple. Based on all the buzz, it’s touted as AI-mazing for marketing.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. In this article, you'll learn how to get a business loan for your restaurant so you can make your dream of starting or growing your restaurant a reality. Table of Contents. What is an SBA Loan?

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Sling

APRIL 23, 2024

In this article, we discuss some of the main differences between staffing and scheduling and how to improve both aspects of your business in order to make things run smoother. finding people with the right skills and experience and hiring them onto your team). It can take a while (i.e., It can take a while (i.e.,

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

Taking the time to set up a restaurant organizational system is an investment – but it’s one that will certainly pay off in the form of more efficiency. Here are some reasons why you may want to carve some time out in your schedule to reorganize your working space.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. I was fresh out of university. People treat it as an experience.” A match made in doughnut heaven ?? was a pain.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

more sales than their less enthusiastic colleagues? While some job performance metrics, like sales, are simple to measure, others, like engagement, are less quantifiable. Bonus : Don't miss our downloadable employee evaluation form template at the end of this article! What is a restaurant employee evaluation form?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 24, 2020

Yesterday, I read an emotional, well-written, soul-crushing article by Gabrielle Hamilton – chef/owner of Prune Restaurant in New York City. It was an emotional experience reading this article and knowing that thousands of other chefs and restaurateurs across the country could have written a similar one.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. In theory, it's simple, but this tip-out method is subject to federal laws and another layer of state-by-state laws on top of that. It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. Table of Contents. Tip Pooling Laws. Federal Tip Pooling Laws.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. Check us out on social media. How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service.

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 22, 2022

A POS is really worth it because it lets your customers take ownership of their payment options. With the global point of sale (POS) market growing at exponential rates , you may be wondering if a POS system is really worth the investment for your restaurant. You Provide an Improved Customer Experience.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

You may also like our article on exploring AI in coffee roasting. For example, one of the most effective technological changes has been the implementation of point of sale (POS) systems and digital signage in coffee shops. Online coffee sales have skyrocketed over the past few years, largely thanks to the pandemic.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. They also serve as brand advocates, spreading their positive experiences to friends and family. They also serve as brand advocates, spreading their positive experiences to friends and family.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

For many baristas, a passion for high-quality coffee and excellent customer service is what drives them to work in specialty coffee. However, the barista career journey in the specialty coffee industry is rightly a major discussion point. Read on to find out what they had to say. What skills does a barista need?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Taking orders at the counter and preparing quick meals were not necessarily perceived as stepping stones to better-paid careers with expanded responsibilities. Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 9, 2020

Fries are a unique challenge in the food delivery space, however there are ways around these challenges with proper packaging and slight tweaks to your menu to provide the best experience for your customers. Leave sauce on the side This one is simple: leave the sauce on the side and let the customer mix it in.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 18, 2023

To find out more about precision in espresso machines, I spoke to three people at Levee – a premium espresso machine manufacturer in Turkey. You may also like our article on how espresso machines work. Older espresso machines often take up more space, and include many stainless steel and plastic elements,” she says.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2022

And how can you get the best out of your manual espresso machine? Read on to find out what they told me. You might also like our article on cold-pressed espresso. This traditional definition is still a reference point for many baristas. But with the growth of these brands, it raises some questions: how do they work?

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Social Hospitality

DECEMBER 1, 2019

It takes time, commitment, and the ability to deal with a number of challenges at the same time. Not to mention: you must always deliver a memorable experience for customers. They take reservations and automatically apply time allocations based on the number of bookings. You cannot afford to run out of key ingredients.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Do you have delivery drivers who you could hire, or would your FOH staff take on this role for extra pay? Read through our article on how to pivot your restaurant to takeout & delivery to see if leveraging these revenue channels is an option for your business. In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 24, 2022

Your customers will thank you. As a restaurant owner or manager, you know how important the overall consumer experience is to the success of your restaurant. What your customers experience with your restaurant is as important as the food they eat. 1: Your Customers Get Faster Service. Thinking about a POS system?

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

For example, your point-of-sale software is cumbersome for your employees and customers and needs to be replaced. In addition, your front door is broken making it difficult for your customers to enter. Your point-of-sale software update can be pushed off until later because it’s not causing any problems at the moment.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

You may also like our article on coffee pricing: why we need to know farmgate and not just FOB. In fact, the majority of the physical labour involved in coffee production was carried out by people who rightfully owned the land. Over the past year or so, coffee prices have been steadily increasing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

” takes readers on a rollicking, astonishing journey through the hidden truths of the foodservice industry. By the end of the book, readers will know how to protect themselves (and their customers). By the end of the book, readers will know how to protect themselves (and their customers).

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Sling

JUNE 12, 2022

As long-time employees begin to retire and staff of all experience levels leave to seek their fortunes elsewhere, businesses of all types and sizes must somehow function with a skeleton crew. Read on to find out. In this article, we’ll discuss: What is understaffing? 4) Loss of sales and customers.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2023

Confused about How to increase e-commerce sales ? Starting an online business is easy but the most difficult part is getting customers and increasing sales. You are here reading this blog means you are looking for ways to increase e-commerce sales. You’re at the right place!

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 21, 2022

For many, a cup of coffee is a central part of the experience of air travel. However, it’s undeniable that convenience has historically been a priority for airline coffee, with quality and taste generally taking a back seat. Read on to find out what they told me. Why has airline coffee historically not been of high quality?

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Incorporating food service trends brings in returning customers to see what’s new. In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. You can use these to provide the best overall customer service experience and increase your bottom line from the previous year.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. Sales optimisation. Cost control.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I have always looked at it this way: if you strive like crazy for perfection – an all-out assault on total perfection – at the very least you will hit a high level of excellence, and then you might be able to sleep at night. I am optimistic and realistic at the same time.

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. This article will explore four ways software technology is transforming the restaurant industry. Transforming customer service. Innovating online ordering.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 13, 2023

As part of this, there has been an increasing focus on preparing cold brew with higher-quality coffee, as well as using single origin coffees to create new sensory experiences. To find out, I spoke to two industry professionals. Read on to find out what they had to say. So what are some of the ways they can do this?

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