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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Whether you’re handling marketing for a chain restaurant, or just trying to heighten the visibility of your own local mom and pop diner, here are seven pro tips for restaurant marketing that will give your eating establishment a much-needed boost. This is true for any type of business, but especially for restaurants.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner. There are a lot of jobs available in the restaurant industry. Restaurant Interview Questions and Answers [PDF]. Smile and be personable. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

According to experts, nearly 80% of people will visit a restaurant’s website before dining in or taking out food. Because of this, it’s basically the open door to your restaurant and your menu. You can see how important it is to keep your restaurant’s website functioning, fast, current, and secure.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater A former fine dining server dishes on how the flambé, a dying convention of French haute cuisine, became the ultimate tableside flex I can feel sweat soaking through the armpits of my $5,000 Tom Ford suit and a nagging itch along the starched collar of my custom-fitted tuxedo shirt.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. 1 Set goals for the event ??

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Mad Mobile

JANUARY 30, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world where convenience is king and customer experience reigns supreme, restaurants are switching up their service game. In this blog, we will share the advantages of using a tableside ordering system that can elevate your establishment from good to delicious. What is tableside ordering?

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Xtra Chef

APRIL 7, 2020

This blog is being posted on behalf of xtraCHEF’s Marketing Intern, Kali Masciangelo. . For as long as I can remember, my dad has owned and operated Savona Restaurant in Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania, a suburb right outside of Philadelphia. A s I got older , the restaurant became more of a family affair.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

It can be an overwhelming process to research and identify which POS system is the best for your restaurant because they all differ in the features and functionalities offered. What kind of reports do you need to manage your restaurant? These are the kind of questions one should be considering when evaluating options.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The hiring process in the restaurant industry is similar to hiring in other industries, but the restaurant industry experiences higher turnover than most other businesses. To reduce turnover and get the talent you require for your restaurant, retention should be top of mind during the hiring process.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 22, 2021

As a restaurant owner or operator, keeping your food costs low is a continual challenge. Food cost is one of the largest expenses for your restaurant, and because it is a controllable cost, you can influence how it impacts your bottom line. And yet, it’s such a big topic, it can be difficult to understand where to begin.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

3 Tips to Solve Staffing Issues in Restaurants. Currently, restaurants are trying to juggle several different issues at once. As a result, between appeasing customers and staff, restaurants are beginning to feel desperate and overwhelmed. Do people know that you have it? Add Kiosks to Boost Customer Satisfaction.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

Below are a few tips that demonstrate how using data analytics can help operators understand how and when to pull each lever. Assess server performance: Analyzing servers’ performance can provide critical information related to employee sales and productivity. Successfully managing food costs can be a tremendous challenge.

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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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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line. Less food waste means lower Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), potentially adding to your profitability. Track your restaurant food waste manually.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

It is hard to believe that it has been almost two years of restaurants adjusting operations due to COVID-19. The good news is that many cities have loosened zoning regulations on patio dining, making it easier for operators who do not have existing patios to create spaces to accommodate diners. Add a sense of privacy.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re currently hiring restaurant staff, you’re not alone. According to the National Restaurant Association, despite the steady gains in recent months, eating and drinking places remained 824,000 jobs – or 6.7% – below their February 2020 pre-pandemic employment peak. Apply restaurant industry processes to hiring restaurant staff.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

If you’re ready to turn your dream of opening a pizza restaurant into a reality, here is an example of a pizza business plan to help you get started. For additional help, check out Lavu’s free ebook How to Build a Restaurant Business Plan. Company Overview In the next section, dive deeper into the details of your restaurant.

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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. Upselling, however, is not necessarily a bad thing.

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Restaurant365

MAY 24, 2022

Restaurant staff hiring continues to be a conundrum for restaurant operators. Labor shortages substantially affect the restaurant industry and the cost associated with running a restaurant business. How to recruit restaurant staff. Why the click-to-apply report is important for restaurant staff hiring.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Statistic Detail 46% 46% of adults think technology has a positive impact on their restaurant experience. 47% 47% of operators predict an increased reliance on technology and automation to address labor shortages in their type of restaurants by 2024, including 44% of full-service and 49% of quick-service. trillion in 2024.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Inventory management tracks what’s going in and out of your restaurant for a specific period, and what product is in your restaurant at any given time. Inventory management tracks what’s going in and out of your restaurant for a specific period, and what product is in your restaurant at any given time.

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KaTom

JUNE 10, 2020

6 Movie Characters with Bad Restaurant Etiquette. As rainy spring weather turns into sunny summer days and restaurant restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic begin to lift, there’s a good chance you’ll soon find yourself dining out for the first time in what might feel like years.

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Focus POS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

One of the key factors in obtaining maximum profit for your restaurant is table management. How much space you have, the type of restaurant, and typical clientele will determine the best table layout, whether for romantic fine dining or family-friendly meals. Here are some ways you can increase table management efficiency.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

While tablet point of sale software is especially well suited for restaurants and food service, there are several benefits for businesses of all types. These general advantages (as applied to restaurants) include: » Versatility. They can be mounted on a stationary unit that is either manned by a cashier or used as a self-service kiosk.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 12, 2020

Today’s restaurant customer wants what they want when they want it. They want to be able to order it the minute they think about it. Your customers believe that your restaurant should be available with an online ordering system when they want to use it. Online ordering is perfect for upselling customers. Craving pizza?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. And a comprehensive approach to employee retention must be built into your hiring strategy. However, retention must also be part of your hiring strategy. A referral bonus program must also be consistent.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 3, 2020

Your restaurant labor cost and labor percentage are two of the most essential business metrics to track, especially as minimum wages rise around the country. Labor is one of the biggest expenses for a restaurant. The methods for controlling restaurant labor costs vary by the type of restaurant.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The cost of goods sold, or COGS, are hands down something anyone who’s run a restaurant knows about. This blog looks at COGS basics (in case you want a refresher), their financial impact, the COGS you should be aiming for depending on your type of restaurant, and how and when to monitor them. Take sushi vs beer.

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Inventory Point of Sale Waste Fine Dining 82

Restaurant Engine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Stay on top of the latest trends to help your restaurant grow. You’ve got great food, wonderful ambiance, highly trained servers, and an excellent chef. This is a common problem for both new and established restaurants, and it all comes down to marketing. Then you are assured it will be done and done right. tweet this).

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Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2021

As a restaurant owner or operator, you always have restaurant profitability on your mind. But when you think of restaurant profitability, are you thinking about both the short-term and the long-term? Understanding your profitability and working to improve it, piece by piece, is the key to long-term restaurant success.

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Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

When it comes to restaurant inventory, there are a lot of moving pieces. On any given day, you may be receiving multiple food and beverage shipments from different vendors, farmers, or distributors. Understanding how to master restaurant inventory management is an invaluable skill. Set up your POS to track restaurant inventory.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

To grow your restaurant brand, you must start focusing on making it an exquisite experience for your customers. Having established that, the problem of staff attrition must be taken into consideration. Anyone who’s worked in the restaurant business understands that training staff takes a lot of time and resources.

Fine Dining 52

Fine Dining Hiring Employee Relations Customer Experience 52

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

New technology tools in the restaurant industry present new opportunities for businesses to streamline operations. It is more important than ever to maintain security standards such as your restaurant’s PCI compliance. It is more important than ever to maintain security standards such as your restaurant’s PCI compliance.

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The Restaurant Expert

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

If you want to control labor cost in your restaurant, it’s time to tackle the full-time equivalent. Watch this video or read below to learn how full time equivalents are used in restaurants and can help control labor cost. This is the secret to avoiding overtime in your restaurant. Full time is based on a 40-hour workweek.

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