ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

When brainstorming restaurant marketing ideas, many restaurateurs seek out strategies that will help bring in new customers. Marketing to your existing customers keeps your restaurant top of mind leading to increased order frequency and higher ticket sizes. Start a restaurant loyalty program. Keep customers engaged with email.

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Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. That, in itself, is a huge problem because now you have to find a qualified replacement in addition to your normal daily responsibilities. Some team members may wonder if their job is on the line.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. Now more than ever, people are going online first and foremost when they want to find a new restaurant or learn more about one they’d like to try. Not convinced?

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 28, 2020

Operating a successful restaurant requires restaurant owners and managers to focus not only on managing day-to-day operations, but also evaluating ways to reduce costs and grow future sales. Currently, some of the most powerful restaurant management systems on the market feature predictive tools around food and labor costs.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 13, 2020

As a restaurant owner or operator, you’re no doubt feeling the effects of the coronavirus. According to restaurant industry research group Technomic , one-third of Americans say they plan to stick closer to home and dine at restaurants less frequently due to fear of the spread of the virus, also known as COVID-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three and What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

That’s called a loss and is the direct opposite of profit. Revenue is also called income, though when you start delving deeper into the accounting lexicon, you’ll come across subdivisions of the term income (e.g., Profit is always expressed as a dollar amount. The short answer is, no, profit and revenue are not the same thing.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 2, 2020

You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means that processing payroll is an essential task for restaurant owners, operators, and managers. For restaurant owners and operators, the first step in understanding your payroll is to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts, regulations, and responsibilities.

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Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

Restaurants can receive online orders for pickup or delivery directly from Google Search, Maps, or the Assistant. Users who search for your restaurant may see an “Order Online” button (If you have a website), which they can tap to view a menu and start their order. Let’s start – 1. Do Register Locally (Basic SEO).

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Restaurant owners, operators, and managers are constantly faced with decisions about accounting, operations, inventory, customer service, and staffing. The restaurant industry moves at a fast pace, filled with data that changes by the day. Does your restaurant group have a profitability strategist? explained Mr. Castillo.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 25, 2020

Comprehending your restaurant cash flow is essential to running your restaurant business. Cash flow refers to the amount of cash coming into your restaurant minus the amount of cash going out on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Some of the main causes of cash flow problems in restaurants are: Low profits (or losses).

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

One of the key factors in obtaining maximum profit for your restaurant is table management. Your POS solution can provide a wealth of data to help you make informed decisions about other factors that influence table turnover, from labor scheduling to average food prep times. Choose the Right POS System. Optimize Table Layout.

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Cheetah

JUNE 8, 2020

As you look to reopen your restaurant or business after Shelter-in-Place has ended, Cheetah has assembled some advice and helpful links from our industry experts and top customers. Save these articles and use them as a guide to help kickstart your business and get back on the road to success. Reading Time: 2 minutes.

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The Rail

JUNE 10, 2022

Restaurant email marketing through newsletters is one of the best ways to market your business. If you need help creating compelling restaurant newsletters, here are several tips to guide you. If you need help creating compelling restaurant newsletters, here are several tips to guide you. Late Night Cravings?

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Cheetah

JUNE 8, 2020

As you look to reopen your restaurant or business after Shelter-in-Place has ended, Cheetah has assembled some advice and helpful links from our industry experts and top customers. Save these articles and use them as a guide to help kickstart your business and get back on the road to success. Reading Time: 2 minutes.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 18, 2021

Few marketing channels are as effective as restaurant email marketing. Of course, if you’re new to email marketing for restaurants, there are a few basics to learn, including how to create a restaurant email marketing plan, what kinds of emails to send, and how to measure your success. That’s where our guide comes in.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 10, 2019

When your coupon is a great deal, it can be the difference between a prospect eating at your restaurant versus a competitor’s. Two of the most popular forms of coupon advertising for restaurants are direct mail and grocery store receipts. Let’s take a look at the leaders in each space to see which one is best for your restaurant.

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MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Is your restaurant doing well and you feel like you are ready to expand your business, but not sure how? Check out this Need to Know Guide on Restaurant Expansion for Restaurants. First things first, any plans for expansion should be thought through and put into your business plan even before you open your restaurant.

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

These commissary kitchens are sometimes also known as ghost kitchens, shared kitchens , or virtual kitchens with the delivery-only food brands operating within them called virtual restaurants. It offers certain advantages over offering delivery from a traditional brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Plus tips for writing a killer restaurant resume to get the position in the first place. Table of Contents.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry is a competitive space, and you need unique restaurant marketing ideas if you want your venue to stand out. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S.

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Sling

AUGUST 11, 2021

If you chose 40 as full-time, a part-time work schedule would be one where your employees work less than that number. Based on this concept, you could schedule your employees for 20 hours, 30 hours, 35 hours, even 39 hours and they would still be considered part-time. How Many Hours Is Full-Time?

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Restaurant365

APRIL 1, 2021

For multi-unit restaurant operators, your store-level restaurant manager is one of the greatest influences on an individual location’s performance. Upper management or corporate can implement any number of policies, but it is the store manager that connects it to individual restaurant team members.

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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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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. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. This guide covers all these factors—and more!

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Focus POS

MAY 5, 2020

POS software for restaurants does more than just process transactions. These powerful solutions give you a bird’s-eye view into your restaurant—even when you aren’t on site—so you can forecast, schedule and order more efficiently. Inventory—ingredients and beverages—top the list of the costliest budget items for a restaurant.

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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 6, 2019

When planning ahead, forecasting methods — and accuracy — vary dramatically restaurant to restaurant. H ow does your restaurant forecast demand? You know what you need to buy, and what schedule to set to ensure the right number of people are on at the right time. This approach is called demand forecasting.

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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. Restaurants process a large number of credit card and cash transactions.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 3, 2020

Reopening Your Restaurant. As we start to reopen dining rooms across the country, it seems a near certainty restaurants will face new reopening guidelines from city and state officials. Nevertheless, the best thing restaurants can do today is plan and prepare. You can download the guide here. Let’s Begin with Food Safety.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2019

They are also less likely to call in sick. In fact, the Gallup Blog reported that companies that address employee engagement see customer satisfaction rates rise by 10%, while sales increase by an average of 20%. Gallup reports turnover rates as high as 150% in quick-service restaurants and 103% for hourly staff in full-service brands.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As restaurants closed, cooking — and cooking well — became essential even for those who previously spent little time in the kitchen. There are books from some of the restaurants we miss the most, offering recreations of their dishes and insights that make us nostalgic for the time before shutdowns. It also became a chore. Adam Moussa.

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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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EATER

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

New titles from Pati Jinich, Dorie Greenspan, Zoe Adjonyoh, and more to shake up your fall cooking Even in more typical years, fall can represent a turning inward: a recommitment to schedules, and an end to languid summer weekends. Over the next few months, cookbook publishers are trotting out their most anticipated titles of the year.

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Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 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. Your staff makes or breaks your restaurant, keeps things running when you’re not around and represents your brand concept in front of each customer.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 12, 2019

For restaurants in particular, the impact of how technology is changing the restaurant industry is only growing bigger. From the front counter to the kitchen, technology is everywhere in restaurants. Today’s technology used in the restaurant business is growing at a breakneck pace.

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