Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Every hospitality vet knows that taking inventory sucks. It’s time-consuming to write down the numbers of every single item in the walk-in by jotting notes on a printout, then transferring the notes to an Excel spreadsheet or directly into an old-school inventory management system. So stop taking inventory the old way!

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. The nuts and bolts of restaurant inventory management. Inventory management goes beyond counting inventory.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

7shifts provides a cloud-based team management and scheduling solution, allowing owners and managers to schedule restaurant employees , approve shift trades, and communicate with staff from one easy-to-use mobile app. Toast Order & Pay. Look no further than Toast Order & Pay. Get a Demo. Team Communication.

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Restaurant365

JULY 9, 2020

Restaurant inventory management is the process of monitoring the food and beverage ingredients in your restaurant. Monitoring your inventory documents what food and beverage product is coming into your restaurant, what is leaving your restaurant as product sold, and what remains on your shelves and refrigerator.

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Xtra Chef

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Restaurant inventory management with Excel takes too time and can lose you money. Inventory management with Excel in restaurants is a common food cost control method that helps you order the right amount of food at the right time to minimize waste, reduce food costs, and maximize profits.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. What is Restaurant Inventory Management? Sitting Inventory.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. Best practices for effective food inventory management.

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Xtra Chef

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Restaurant inventory management is not the most enjoyable restaurant task. Inventory management is a cost management strategy that influences your restaurant food costs , revenue, profitability, and cash flow. But having too little inventory makes it difficult to meet customer demand. Common Restaurant Inventory Terms.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. What is Restaurant Inventory Management? Sitting Inventory.

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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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Xtra Chef

JUNE 25, 2019

Today, we announced that xtraCHEF has reinvented restaurant inventory management software. I wanted to share some thoughts on why we built an Inventory Management product and how our offering is different than any other product available in the market today. Why Build Another Restaurant Inventory Management Software.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whatever the size of your operation, a tableside ordering system can help—it’s certainly not a tool for just large corporate restaurants. Implementing a tableside ordering system like CAKE from Mad Mobile can reshape how you run your business. Traffic flows improve too since your staff can enter orders anywhere.

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Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

The Great Resignation , food inflation , supply chain shortages, and more have caused automation to become a major advantage in streamlining operations for restaurant operators. Pay using contactless or mobile payment options: 68%. Order and pay for food or beverages using a computer tablet at the table: 67%. Mobile pay.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

Your menu then displays on the phone, allowing diners to browse food and drink options from the device without touching a paper menu. A common guest complaint is that the wait time to order is too long. With QR code menus that offer ordering capabilities, guests can order as soon as they’re seated. Streamline Operations.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control. HACCP protocols.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In addition to cost savings and increased security, cloud-based systems also provide deeper insight by integrating several different functionalities (like accounting, scheduling, inventory, and reporting) across multiple locations, all in one centralized platform. User-friendly order management. Streamlined inventory management.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

43% of operators choose POS systems like tablets for functionality Tablet systems alleviate restaurant turnover Conquering the dinner rush with faster ordering Reduced walkouts with 3X faster service More easily satisfy picky preferences with menu mods The menu. Tablet ordering systems designed for restaurants can transform your operations.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Most successful food businesses are now multi-unit and multi-channel. The F&B director works with the order forms, the COO analyses the profit and loss statements, the inventory manager checks the stock counts, the executive chef works in the recipes database and so on. Workflows are criss crossing each other all the time.

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Mad Mobile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Welcome the simplicity and efficiency of tableside ordering services. 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? There are several forms of tableside ordering where the ordering method has the same result.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Between self-service, order management, home delivery options, and futuristic robotic servers, there’s no shortage of great ideas for boosting front-of-house productivity. Going mobile with management. Managers can count and order inventory, create and assign schedules, review P/L data, and more from any mobile device.

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Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This product release includes the debut of Waste Tracking for Inventory Management users, updates to xtraCASH and Sync, and some new features to look for in the Vendor Hub and Purchasing & Ordering Management. Inventory Management users, meet Waste Tracking! Ultimately, it’s a tool to help reduce food cost.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels. Understanding this break-even number, which is based on your operating expenses, informs everything from your staffing decisions to adjustments in inventory. Managing rotating inventory.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Restaurant POS systems rely on table-side ordering directly communicating from the server to the kitchen and bar. In a food-focused model, things move slower, and the diner’s experience is the most important thing.  The best POS for your bar allows you to run open tabs, split checks, and track your inventory.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2021

Because your food costs are one of your largest expenses, creating a focused food cost strategy can have an enormous impact on your business. Your food cost percentage is key to optimizing your profit levels. How to calculate food cost percentage. Calculate your ideal food cost percentage.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

iPad POS system hardware may also include: Card readers iPad stands and terminals Self-ordering kiosks Cash drawers Printers Kitchen display systems Barcode scanners Bluetooth scales Use an iPad as the central component of your POS system, and then choose the POS hardware elements that match the needs of your business.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Tableside ordering systems are set to revolutionize how diners interact with your restaurant. Implementing a tableside ordering system doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are inherent challenges you’ll have to overcome. In 2023, over 80% of restaurants adopted a digital ordering system to enhance the customer experience.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. User experience (UX) covers the processes involved in how things work: for example, the steps necessary to place an order. It can then alert wait staff when orders are ready.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide.

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ChefMod

MARCH 10, 2024

Running a restaurant comes with its unique set of challenges, and managing procurement and accounts payable can often feel like navigating a maze of paperwork, negotiations, and inventory management. How does ChefMod’s Order Management System work? Is there a mobile app available? Who can benefit from using ChefMod?

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

POS hardware examples include: A mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, and any proprietary hardware options. There are two types of POS software: front-end software, where transactions are processed, and back-end software, where analytics, sales, inventory and other important data is stored. Mobile POS Systems (mPOS Systems).

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

Use of automation and self-service for both in-store ordering and drive-thrus. Increased focus on restaurant loyalty programs or custom mobile apps. Strong vendor relationships can help you ensure continuity in product, better pricing, and high-quality standards for inventory. Keep close tabs on PPP and RRF spending.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 4, 2022

The State of Sales, Staffing, and Food Costs. Food cost is up 12% for most restaurants, so you expect menu prices to increase in lockstep, but so far from what we’ve seen in our customers, menu prices on average have gone up 7%.” At the end of 2019, nationwide food and beverage sales reached $864 billion. It’s Getting Better.

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Restaurant365

MAY 15, 2020

How much food should I order? Some of your inventory ordering questions are answered in a recent blog post. If you have a mobile app for employees, use it as the main source for your staff to access the schedule. Combined with a mobile app for employees, staff can access an up-to-date schedule from anywhere.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2021

For inventory example, Mr. McDowell explained, one team member would count stock by hand, using paper and a clipboard. These manual systems for accounts payable (AP) and inventory consumed a lot of labor hours, explained Mr. McDowell. ” Other processes, like counting inventory, were also streamlined by the use of Restaurant365.

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