Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year. Drives More Revenue.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

During the pandemic – those operators who have been able to convert their operations to take out, curb side, or delivery using third party providers like GrubHub and Uber Eats have hit the nail on the head. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! Restaurants cannot wait that long, no way, no how – this is the end of the world, as we know it.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. There are few certainties at this time except an understanding that this is not over.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

However, especially if you are making the sudden shift to delivery only, staying on top of your restaurant food inventory is one of the most important things you can do to keep your business in operation. Keep a lower stock inventory for delivery only.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

When profit is measured in more significant profit from fewer sales then I will make a statement that may cause many chefs scratch their heads in disbelief: “Food cost percentage is far less relevant – it’s all about contribution margin.” In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success. SP = $43.33.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. In this blog, we will discuss the various facets being utilized to enhance the entire operation of the ghost kitchen efficiently.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. Comparing 7shifts’ internal data of 10,000+ restaurants, restaurants are seeing an average weekly decrease in sales of 50% across the board in North America.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

Rest assured, at some point restaurants will rise up again, clubs and hotels will measure success based on occupancy and food service activity, and the position of “chef” will be center stage in driving sales and measuring profitability. I am the chef” has oftentimes been a statement that points to his or her authority over others.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

” You rapidly shifted operations and resources between different order modes, most likely approaching dine-in, delivery, takeout, or drive-thru differently. Your restaurant may have expanded takeout, online food delivery, or curbside pickup to increase your sales and adapt to the new reality. Restaurants were forced to.

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Chowly

APRIL 21, 2023

You look at the clock and realize it’s dinnertime so you whip out your phone to place an order for delivery. Within seconds you feel overwhelmed and confused by their third party delivery menu. According to reports , digital menus with professional grade imagery can increase sales by up to 65%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Online food delivery and takeaway concept boomed amidst pandemic and continues to gain momentum till today. Multiple restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other food stores integrated takeout and at home delivery to their services to gain customers and keep their business afloat during the crisis.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. According to a Salescycle report , 50.7% of customers make a monthly purchase based on marketing emails. Table of Contents. Benefits of having an engaging newsletter. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 195

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 5, 2020

In a previous blog , we discussed the growing customer trend towards restaurant take-out and delivery services, and its growing importance as a core revenue center for restaurant businesses. In a Hotel Technology study published in 2018, 74% of restaurant diners order food online or through a mobile app.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Part of its upsurge comes from off-premise dining becoming widely adopted due to the pandemic, but there’s been an overall uptick in digital sales that’s helped drive-thrus gain significant traction. He also has the numbers to prove his point: Digital sales at Chipotle accounted for 19.6% of total sales (4).

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

Pizza is King The report states that “pizza, as a percentage of food sales, is 80% higher in nearly half of the pizzerias (48.6%).” This increase in sales can be attributed to factors such as the growing popularity of plant-based toppings. Online ordering and delivery play an essential role in pizzerias.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2021

Over the past year, many restaurants have reduced the stress of the system by having consumers order online, by phone or mobile app, while additionally offering curbside delivery at the nearest point of retail. Undoubtedly, one of the most affected industries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic was the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Falling outlets, rising sales. But sales have bounced back well over the first six months of 2021, and are now running ahead of 2019 levels. ” 2.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Especially in uncertain times, an important factor in decisions about how to operate your restaurant is your break-even point. Essentially, your break-even point is what sales you need for a certain period of time to not lose money, or “break even.” How to Determine If You Should Trim Menu Offerings.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

New restaurant owners should take the time to carefully vet suppliers for quality and on-time deliveries. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. As a result, take time to carefully vet and build relationships with your key partners.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are short-term band aid solutions such as takeout, delivery, or even conversion into retail markets where wine inventories and local necessities take over space once occupied by diners, but they are not a replacement for a steady turn of tables. None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Will running a takeout and delivery-only restaurant be profitable, or will the costs outweigh the revenue this opportunity could generate? Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 30, 2020

With the sudden elimination of dine-in options, many restaurants are either shifting to a takeout/delivery only model or implementing a delivery option for the first time. Deciding whether to add delivery, and how, is a particularly difficult decision for restaurants during these times.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. Sales and Economic Forecast Independent restaurants bore the brunt of the pandemic, with approximately 10% closing in 2020 compared to 2.5% Sales are projected to rise, but the higher cost of doing business will challenge margins.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This two-part blog series presents an overall guide to the essentials of payroll accounting for restaurant groups. You receive time in your Point of Sale (POS) system. From hiring and onboarding to running employee payments and paying taxes, payroll touches on many different parts of a restaurant business.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In addition, it’s important to remember that while your profit may be in dollars, your profit margin is your profit expressed as a percentage of sales. While profit margin may be a widely known metric, it can be difficult to fully understand everything that affects the calculation. Net Profit Margin. Full-Service Restaurants.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

As of this winter, sales at her eatery Ideal Bite Community Kitchen had been down, and she was energetically looking forward to the adjustment in the seasons for some help with an uptick in sales. At that point on March 10, the inescapable occurred: Michigan recognized its initial two instances of COVID-19.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In this two-part blog post series, you’ll learn the importance of forecasting in restaurants and how to accurately implement restaurant demand forecasting. Part 2 will take a deep dive into how to forecast restaurant sales, including labor demand forecasting and food demand forecasting. Restaurant budgeting and forecasting differences.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Reconnecting with Customers Building Loyalty and Maximising Sales by leveraging unique Points of Difference (PODs). Understanding why customers value the unique points of difference and how you communicate those PODs is what separates you from competitors in the mind of the customer. Image via The Street.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Unlike before, when you had to memorize the delivery numbers of your favorite fast-food chains, you can now order in with just a click. Unlike before, when you had to memorize the delivery numbers of your favorite fast-food chains, you can now order in with just a click. Online Ordering and Mobile Apps. Self-Service Tech.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It is the chef, after all, who makes the newspapers and magazines, receives the applause from happy customers in the dining room, is respected and feared by all who knock on the kitchen door to make a sale, and is given credit for the restaurants success by managers and owners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

By performing an honest assessment and diving deep into point-of-sale (POS) reporting, payroll data, online customer reviews, and various other analytics, even the most successful restaurant operators can identify areas that can be streamlined to cut costs, save time, and boost revenue in the new year. Responding to online reviews.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Communicate your distancing requirements with third-party delivery drivers and other suppliers. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery. Offer “no touch” deliveries by sending text alerts to customers when their food has arrived at their homes. Check for state requirements on your governor’s or state health department’s website.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 1, 2020

Below are the COVID-19 related insights and trends we are seeing based on summary sales data drawn from our diverse customer base of restaurants. Below are the COVID-19 related insights and trends we are seeing based on summary sales data drawn from our diverse customer base of restaurants. When was the tipping point?

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Most expected delivery to be their saving grace, but quickly picked up on the benefits of curbside pickup. Applebee’s, for example, currently generates 32% of their revenue through delivery, but a whopping 68% can be attributed to curbside pickup. Rise of Ghost Kitchens. However, this business model cannot support all products.

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