Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Leveraging a mix of operational reporting tools that focus on menu profitability helps you maximize revenue and adds to your bottom line. Operational reporting tools such as your actual versus theoretical (AvT) food cost tracking can help you optimize your existing menu and make data-driven decisions about future menu adjustments.

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Menu Operations Point of Sale POS 143

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. 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. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

Food 381

Food Seasonal Menu Waste Point of Sale 381

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front. 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.

2022 375

2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach profit will determine what your physical plant will look like, the scope of sophistication in your kitchen, who your vendors will be, how many employees you will hire and the depth of their experience, where you advertise and how much you invest in that, your table top appointments, and even your hours of operation.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

Storerooms and coolers are organized so that containers are all pointed in the same direction with labels facing out, sauté pans at a line cooks station are stacked with the handles facing in the same direction, and a cook’s production list is written either in order of work to be done, or in terms of the amount of time each task requires.

Front of House 353

Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Uniforms 353

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? They know that at this point their primary job is to make the customer feel safe.

Kitchen Safety 331

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

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.

Point of Sale 306

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 306

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.

Leadership 398

Leadership Point of Sale Training Coaching 398

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. 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.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a restaurant finance or accounting leader, you and your team can play a unique role in supporting your operations team. While both areas may be executed through the operations team, revenue and expenses can be optimized with help from thoughtful and thorough financial analysis. Working with operations to set a prime cost goal.

Operations 78

Operations Leadership Point of Sale Cash Management 78

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Certainly, 2020 brought challenges for the restaurant industry that most owners and operators didn’t see coming. COVID-19 has prompted massive changes in how restaurants operate. Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels.

2021 78

2021 Operations Mobile Ordering Social Media 78

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In all cases they begin with the same goals: prepare and serve great products that are consistent and offered with a smile, build success on a steady flow of sales and controlled profitability, and do all of this with pride. I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. So why does it sometimes go wrong?

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Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 266

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

However, the day-to-day tasks can distract from the bigger-picture work that is essential for your long-term business health: restaurant operations management. The common saying is that owners and operators need to work “on,” not “in,” their restaurant. What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Isn’t it the same reality in a full-service operation where pushing the numbers is priority number 1? So, how do we find that space where quality is maintained, where the customer is wowed, and where the chef feels great about that plate of food while still turning tables and maximizing sales? We made it! Mission accomplished.

Customer Service 344

Customer Service Customer Experience Uniforms Point of Sale 344

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

Various existing and new companies are adopting this trend to reduce operational expenses and risks. In this blog, we will discuss the various facets being utilized to enhance the entire operation of the ghost kitchen efficiently. The result was a 25% percent spike in sales in just two months.

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Bingage

JUNE 27, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the best Shopify loyalty app that can enhance your e-commerce store’s customer loyalty and boost your sales. In this blog post, we will explore the best Shopify loyalty app that can enhance your e-commerce store’s customer loyalty and boost your sales.

Loyalty Program 98

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Social Media Email Marketing 98

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions. There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard.

Uniforms 470

Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 470

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

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. Download all the data from your restaurant POS or back-office management platform to get a sense of how your restaurant is operating today.

BOH 368

BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup? It will still cost you to run your own delivery.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Becoming successful in the restaurant industry is difficult but staying ahead of operational challenges is even harder. To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. Here are the top 10 operational challenges restauranteurs should expect in 2020: 1.

Operations 92

Operations 2020 Mobile Ordering Social Media 92

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How you run and track your payroll accounting has a significant impact on restaurant operations. 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. Simplifying tracking labor and payroll data.

Employee Relations 148

Employee Relations Cash Management Point of Sale Front of House 148

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 23, 2024

There’s no guarantee that employees will stick around for a change of management or if you start changing the operating model. There’s no guarantee that employees will stick around for a change of management or if you start changing the operating model. Ideally, the restaurant you purchase also comes with a team of trained employees.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Cash Management Franchise Franchising 52

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% trillion in sales for 2024 signals strong economic activity.

2024 96

2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. Multi-location and multi-state restaurant groups, in particular, need robust payroll solutions to address operational and accounting challenges. Restaurant payroll follows these accounting cycles.

Restaurant Law 146

Restaurant Law Audits Point of Sale Insurance 146

Hot Schedules

JULY 26, 2021

Enforced clock-ins through an integration with your Point-of-Sale (POS) system and labor management tools. But at some point, you have to wonder at what cost? It can also lead to poor customer service and shortcuts that lead to inefficient operations. Bottom Line Shrinking? b3lineicon|b3icon-calendar|?|Calendar.

Retail 148

Retail Point of Sale Employee Relations Inventory 148

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 31, 2019

What is clear, however, is that these operations typically hold limited opportunity for position growth, pay very little, expect total commitment from every cook, and rarely offer any benefits. So…what to do? In the current work environment in the U.S. Pay and benefits are much better as is quality of life.

Front of House 200

Front of House Point of Sale Healthcare Back of House 200

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.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

With so many points of sale (POS) systems available in the market, finding the best POS for small businesses is essential to running your operations efficiently. In this blog, we will dive into the best features to look for when considering which POS system to invest in for your small business.

Small Business 52

Small Business POS Point of Sale Online Ordering 52

Goliath Consulting

MAY 31, 2023

Are you a restaurant owner or manager looking for ways to attract more customers and increase sales? In this blog post, we’ll explore how geo-fencing can help your restaurant business and provide tips for implementing this strategy effectively. Look no further than geo-fencing! What are Advantages of Geo-fencing?

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Email Marketing Customer Experience Advertising 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. 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.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

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.

Point of Sale 158

Point of Sale Delivery License Inventory 158

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. A forecast is a very powerful operational tool.

2022 78

2022 Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Your restaurant’s main selling point is the food. Train your staff to build other taking points. The more talking points you can generate for your restaurant, the more traffic you’re likely to get. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. Let the pictures speak a thousand words.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

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.

Point of Sale 141

Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Consumer Goods 141

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Because sales and labor needs can change by the hour, day, week, and month, it can be difficult to control your labor budget over time. Your total labor cost is a dollar figure that may shift over time as sales fluctuate (we’ll discuss calculating this labor cost as a percentage below). Salaried Employees.

Management 148

Management Management Point of Sale Employee Relations 148