ChowNow

JUNE 7, 2021

Online ordering has opened up a new world of restaurant upselling and optimization possibilities that reach far beyond the capabilities of the paper menu format we all know and love. Physical, in-house restaurant menus generally thrive on simplicity and easy design. How to Optimize Your Online Menu for Restaurant Upselling.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. The nuts and bolts of restaurant inventory management. End-to-End Inventory Management.

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

Restaurant marketing has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. We’ve compiled some of the most effective restaurant marketing tips to help you win your market. We’ve compiled some of the most effective restaurant marketing tips to help you win your market. 4) Become A Master Of Social Media.

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Sling

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are you searching for a way to recognize your employees for their years of service, reward them for a job well done, and retain them longer? Simply pick and choose the ones that are right for your business and don’t be afraid to exercise your creativity and try new things until you find what works for your team.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

When you open a restaurant, you want your food to speak for itself rather than have to upsell it to your customers. In addition, it can be beneficial for your sales. Your menu may reflect the atmosphere of your restaurant quite well and be consistent with your brand.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2022

With food costs running at approximately 30% or higher, learning importance of inventory management and how to prevent common mistakes is critical in successfully driving down costs and maximizing profits. Your Theoretical Variance is the difference between what you actually have vs. what you should.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Corporate Executive Chef Stephen Lyons, Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Running a restaurant has never been for the faint of heart, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made staying afloat even harder. Keep your menu seasonal. Analyze your menu. Get a restaurant management system. Track key item costs.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

Restaurants lost $270 billion in 2020 due to COVID-19 shutdowns and restaurant restrictions, and the crisis sent many companies into a tailspin. According to the National Restaurant Association , in 2020, 110,000 restaurants closed permanently, and 2 million restaurant industry jobs were lost.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

In a restaurant, there’s always something that needs to be done. As a restaurant owner or manager, sometimes you may need to jump in to help keep business running smoothly. The common saying is that owners and operators need to work “on,” not “in,” their restaurant.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

You’ve reopened your dining rooms at the allowable capacity in the geographic areas of your restaurant locations. Now it’s time to refocus on your bottom line. While these are not optimal times in the restaurant industry, there are tactics you can implement now to both increase sales and optimize your controllable costs.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. Why run a restaurant at all?

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Sure, your team isn’t related by blood, but it benefits from many of the traits that make families strong: camaraderie, cooperation, and strong bonds. Without engaged employees, your team can suffer from poor performance, lack of motivation, and high turnover. Why Employee Engagement Is Vital For Your Business.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. Why run a restaurant at all?

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Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Anyone who’s worked in the service industry knows that running a restaurant isn’t easy. The fact that there’s an overwhelming number of restaurants to compete with only adds to the challenge. Restaurant revenue management comes down to three main factors: traffic, sales and service.

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Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Sure, your team isn’t related by blood, but it benefits from many of the traits that make families strong: camaraderie, cooperation, and strong bonds. Without engaged employees, your team can suffer from poor performance, lack of motivation, and high turnover. Why Employee Engagement Is Vital For Your Business.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Anyone who’s worked in the service industry knows that running a restaurant isn’t easy. The fact that there’s an overwhelming number of restaurants to compete with only adds to the challenge. Restaurant revenue management comes down to three main factors: traffic, sales and service.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Your restaurant’s digital presence has a direct effect on your revenue. Seventy-seven percent of your customers will visit your website before deciding to dine in or order out, and the most important factor in their decision is your menu. Tell a story about your menu with strategic labeling.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Looking for a way to increase profits, get control of expenses, and keep your bottom line in the black? The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. If that percentage is negative, it tells you that you are drastically undercharging for your food and, basically, giving it away for free.

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Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

This is especially true for large-scale foodservice operations and scaling restaurant businesses. In an industry where every detail matters, tracking metrics provides valuable insights into your restaurants’ performance and helps to identify improvement areas. Measuring performance is essential for running a successful business.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For restaurant owners, using third-party delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub, and Postmates can seem like a necessary evil. Even those with their own restaurant ordering system may list their restaurant on one or more delivery apps to tap into large user bases and strong brand recognition.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Restaurant owners and operators have faced enormous challenges over the last year. It’s time to focus on getting back to pre-COVID profit margins. As you examine your restaurant accounting and operations, where should you start? As you examine your restaurant accounting and operations, where should you start?

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. Every penny counts, and you must find ways to maximize profits at every corner. The good news?

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2021

A good restaurant floor plan can mean the difference between a crowded, chaotic environment and a spacious, relaxing environment. The best option for you, your team, your customers, and your business overall is the spacious, relaxing environment. But how do you go about creating such a restaurant floor plan?

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Indoor Media

JULY 26, 2018

Fast-serve restaurants are quite a force in the food industry and don’t appear to be dwindling. Even during difficult economic times, people still enjoy the convenience and the lower price of fast-serve restaurants compared to more formal full-service restaurants. Use Promotions to Attract Customers.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Restaurant management software can streamline restaurant operations, helping you become more efficient and profitable. However, not all restaurant management systems are created equal — and the tools you have access to can play a large role in your success. Cloud-based management. Easy menu design and setup.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Your restaurant food cost is pivotal to your business’ financial success. Everything from inventory management to recipe costing plays a role in controlling your cost of goods sold (CoGS). These techniques are more important than ever and can play an influential role in your restaurants’ success.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. The restaurant industry has been evolving consistently over the years. From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software. .

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Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We’re a Restaurant Marketing Agency that’s worked with restaurants for over a decade. Follow our blog to soak up some of the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Restaurant Marketing Ideas. The restaurant business is an extremely competitive industry. In-restaurant ideas.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 11, 2021

Running your restaurant requires keeping track of tons of moving pieces. It’s a tough balancing act to oversee everything from your menu to your staff and customer experience. With multiple management platforms that aren’t connected, you’ve added more overly complex pieces to your business.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

Take these five steps to reduce your impact on the planet, and boost your bottom line. US Restaurants generate between 22 and 33 billion pounds of food waste every year. This results in an enormous environmental impact, and a big dent to profit margins. Five Ways to Reduce Waste. The Impact of Food Waste.

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