Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

Here’s the kicker: It cost each restaurant $900 to participate in the week (I guess to cover town wide promotion expenses) and every restaurant must agree to deep discount pricing for guests. This is who we are, we are in the service business. A tip of the chef’s toque for the good old college try.

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Seasonal Menu Café Point of Sale Social Media 447

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. The price is changing throughout the [time] horizon.”

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This casualty has been in the making for some time but adding point of origin supply chain issues has made the loss even more significant. We are witnessing the death of service to those who service the end consumer. If any part of this service formula is broken, then the chef’s hands are tied.

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Point of Sale Food Supply Supplies Small Business 411

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. avocados in the stock room.

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Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When customer complaints or employee concerns come up, each manager can get up to speed just by reading the log book. The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. There’s always something else to get done, a new fire to put out, and broken things to fix. Not sure if something got done earlier in the week?

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Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. These elements were not offset by topline sales gains so many felt the pressure on the bottom line in actual earnings. Here are some of their insights.

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2022 Food Supply Point of Sale Dietary Restrictions 193

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this post, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about restaurant sales forecasting - from the reasons why to forecast, to steps on how to create forecasts accurately, to what you should consider when forecasting for your restaurant. Restaurant Sales Forecasting Method & Techniques. Table of Contents.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. I have very fond memories of walking the streets of St. That was it!

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 442

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While there was a strong desire to return to pre-pandemic norms, many businesses underestimated the lasting impact of COVID-19 on customer behaviours and preferences. As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. Here are some of their insights.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 193

Apicbase

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If CoGs and overheads rise due to inflation, your menu prices should follow. That way, you can keep price increases minimal. In normal circumstances, when menu prices have to be adjusted, it is usually done strategically and with great caution. Drastic price hikes are the last resort for restaurants.

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Pricing Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu 98

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Table of Contents.

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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. Oftentimes, restaurants make changes in how they operate but may not consider the long-term impact on customers until it shows up in an unflattering Yelp!

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. This is where the concept of dynamic pricing comes in to help restaurants!

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Rising inflation has impacted businesses for the better part of the year, leading many to modify their menus and increase prices in the face of higher ingredient costs. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

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Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 177

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Behavioral changes in spending habits, standards of service, and efficiency models have all changed. At the same time, producers, suppliers and shipping companies have increased their prices; rent and energy prices have also continued to go up vis-à-vis the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to Business Insider , 60 percent of restaurants who implemented AI technology say it's critical in improving their supply chain process. They also extend to customer-facing areas of the business. This is a critical tool for restaurants to leverage data to make improvements to the overall customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

The prices of goods and services have increased 8.5 Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. The menu engineering process depends on knowing the exact profit margin of each item and the exact food cost for preparing these items.

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Waste Food Supply Point of Sale Inventory 182

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management. The “restaurant anywhere” experience will expand.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. 2021’s Massive Holiday Catering Opportunity.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. However, the right point of sale system can help alleviate some of these restaurant challenges so business owners can stay ahead of their competition.

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Ken Burgin

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The wine list is an essential part of your restaurant or hotel beverage service, so let’s apply intelligent design and business thinking to increase profits and ensure it appeals to the greatest number of people. Covid has given us time to rethink lists, and customers have come back with less money in their pockets.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs , menu scalability, and customer first impressions. Operational realities like ingredient sourcing, kitchen workflow, pricing strategy, and branding play a role in menu development.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Our company welcomes technology that will help our team members maximize time and efficiency and make their jobs more doable and enjoyable, creating a better experience for them and customers alike. Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 177

ChefMod

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This spells good news for the catering industry as there’s a steady demand for their services as the year ends. People seem to be making up for the lost time on the social front, unfazed by rising fuel, food, and labor costs. Food costing solutions gather all your critical data in one central location for quick and easy access.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. Production planning software transforms food production from a paper-based chore to a digital process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 212

Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

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Inventory Food Supply Kitchen Safety Back of House 52

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just as there is no single food and drink formula for restaurant industry success, there is no simple formula for a healthy profit margin. Your restaurant profit margin can be influenced by food and inventory trends, your geographic location, the state of the broader economy, and a wide range of other factors. Net Profit Margin.

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Loyalty Program Fast Casual Point of Sale Online Ordering 183

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. The State of What Feeds Us.

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2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Social Media 158

MadMobile

APRIL 26, 2023

Connected commerce is a rapidly growing trend in the retail and restaurant industries, and it is changing the way businesses interact with their customers. Connected commerce makes it easier for customers to access products and services at any time or place. What is Connected Commerce?

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Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Retail Point of Sale 98

Black Box Intelligence

APRIL 12, 2023

As we venture deeper into 2023, the restaurant industry continues to grapple with impacts of inflation, shifting customer dynamics, and an uncertain economic outlook. While these challenges may appear inevitable, restaurants can offset the adverse effects of food inflation and uphold profit margins. In 2022, prices increased by 7.7%.

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

This sparked a lively debate around the efficacy of mandatory service fees. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Many customers do not appreciate having to pay for something that should be optional.

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Fine Dining Customer Experience Front of House Customer Service 148

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

This sparked a lively debate around the efficacy of mandatory service fees. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Many customers do not appreciate having to pay for something that should be optional.

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Fine Dining Customer Experience Front of House Customer Service 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2023

While consumers still love restaurants, economic headwinds are forcing many to cut back on discretionary spending, and restaurants are experiencing higher prices across the board for line items that include food, labor, utilities and occupancy. This creates a full picture of operational performance.

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