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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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How Canyons Fresh Grill Saves 15% on Labor with 7shifts

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Canyons has also seen success in breaking down labor percentages into the back and front of the house to better understand where they may be overstaffed. This is usually 9% for the back of the house and 4% for the front, totally a target of 13%. They also opened a sister restaurant, Gameday Fresh Grill, also in Woodstock.

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22 Restaurant Advertising Ideas Driving Guests To Tables In 2022

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Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. Does your restaurant have a sign out front? After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content.

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Streamline the Rush: Solving the Pain Points Created by Delivery Apps

Modern Restaurant Management

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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The (ConnectSmart ®) Host with the Most: How ConnectSmart® Host Can Improve Staff Retention and Customer Satisfaction 

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In the fast-paced world of restaurant management, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers are satisfied is key. That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease.

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10 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

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Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory. If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. Third-party delivery.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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