Crunchtime

JANUARY 25, 2024

An increasing number of multi-unit restaurants are embracing operations management software solutions to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and increase business efficiency.

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Crunchtime

JANUARY 9, 2024

When it comes to all of the work done across your restaurant operations, are you measuring what matters? Whether it’s inventory management, scheduling, operations execution, or employee development, each aspect of operations drives important outcomes that impact profitability, customer experience, and growth.

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Operations Inventory Customer Experience Management 136

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” This was both a technology and operational fail due to lack of proper testing/QA and employee training. Update Pandemic Fast Fixes Some safety measures and operational considerations done during the pandemic should revert back or be optimized more efficiently now.

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Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 179

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which farms are operated and managed. Two of the most widespread coffee farming models are estates and co-operatives. Co-operatives vs estate farms: What are the main differences? Read on for more of their insight. Are more farmers leaving co-ops?

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Operations Point of Sale Pricing Equipment 189

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?

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Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is operations execution—ensuring that every task completed by every employee is done correctly and on time across every location to keep the business moving and growing. As a result, there is strategic value in investing in operations execution.

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Operations Audits Customer Experience 131

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. This shift underscores the evolution of POS systems from mere transactional tools to comprehensive data hubs.

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POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 129

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Creating efficiencies at your restaurant using Mobile POS solutions Understanding how to keep your restaurant patio operations profitable requires a strategic look at your on-the-floor dynamics. The post 3 Ways Restaurant Mobile POS Systems Keep Patio Operations Profitable appeared first on Squirrel Systems.

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POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 94

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Most restaurant owners work hard to make sure their restaurant is a clean environment that provides a hygienic experience for customers and workers. A clean restaurant improves the overall dining experience and more importantly, prevents people from getting sick while eating your food.

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Specials Operations Hiring Front of House 196

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This inflation at the customer–facing end of the restaurant business has largely been fuelled by rapidly increasing operating costs – by as much as 11.7 These increased menu prices deter more diners, and then the operators are again forced to increase costs or decrease spending on quality products to survive.

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Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 197

Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2020

So whether you are an owner/operator, manager, chef, or hourly employee let’s look at this reality and how we might learn from it moving forward. [] SURVIVAL. As owners/operators, managers, and chefs – if we have served the role of leader well then our employees will think of us as part of that family.

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Operations Guest Recovery Government Communication 361

Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

When they choose where to dine, that’s no different—for operators, offering sustainable packaging products is a way to generate value, and according to Technomic’s 2023 Value and Pricing Consumer Trend Report, 75% of consumers say value is important or extremely important when deciding where to dine.

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Sustainability Operations Compost Recycling 87

Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As technology continues to evolve , automation tools have opened up a world of possibilities for streamlining your operations and maximizing profitability. Gone are the days of outdated manual processes holding back your restaurant’s potential.

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Operations Technology Management Management 143

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

They have even created a COVID-19 template to help them schedule staff to match how their labor operations changed since the pandemic. 2020 was a strange year for restaurants, and forced many businesses to reconsider their concepts and operations in order to survive (and thrive) a new global pandemic—and Beechwood Doughnuts was no exception.

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Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. There are many challenges to running a restaurant, and during day-to-day operations, it can be easy to lose sight of the overall vision.

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Operations Website Management Social Media Customer Service 221

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 7, 2022

Historically, as many as 50% of Kenya’s coffee producers have worked with big estates or co-operatives at any given time. However, over the past few decades, the number of co-operative members in the country has been steadily declining. What are co-operative societies?

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Operations Audits Agriculture Cash Management 175

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Transparency across operations allows corrective actions to take place before an incident occurs. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

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Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Employees can better understand their tasks and responsibilities with structured restaurant operations.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

Food Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We dig into the third pillar of a successful business: operating efficiently. The Six Pillars are Brand Strategy, Financial Stability, Operations, Product Quality, Avenues & Distribution, and Hospitality. The jargon of operating efficiently is broken down into digestible morsels.

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Operations Equipment Hospitality 130

Restaurant Technology Guys

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From streamlining kitchen operations to enhancing customer interactions, voice-activated systems are changing the way restaurants operate. In this blog post, we'll explore the expanding role of voice technology in restaurant operations, discussing its benefits, challenges, and potential.

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Technology Operations Blog 134

Apicbase

APRIL 18, 2024

Reports give managers an overview of restaurant operations at a glance and also allow them to search and dig into the details to uncover granular insights about every part of the business. It provides the insights to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and drive the restaurant’s success.

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Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Task management is an essential part of operating a business: prioritizing tasks, assigning them to employees, and following up to ensure completion are all critical for any senior manager to run an efficient operation. The most common gap when it comes to task management? Follow-up.

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Operations Management Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 197

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 29, 2022

I spoke with two Kenyan coffee professionals to understand how typical Kenyan washing stations operate, as well as some of the challenges that coffee farmers face when using them. Individuals are also not allowed to deal directly with farmers , and must instead buy through co-operatives. Read on to find out what they said.

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Operations Transportation Supplies Article 144

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?

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Operations Management Management Inventory 78

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. 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. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Forms are the heartbeat of execution in any restaurant operation—they allow brands to standardize procedures across many locations, create a simple way for employees to follow necessary steps, and collect information that field teams and corporate offices need visibility into.

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Operations Information 90

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

But these days, between labor shortages and challenges in the shipping industry, staff is scrambling just to keep day-to-day operations running smooth. These insights can be particularly useful for restaurants with more than one location, allowing operators to know which locations will be affected and adjust supplies if necessary.

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Operations Supplies Uniforms Employee Relations 189

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Responding quickly to the rapidly changing market conditions and staying ahead of the curve is often what cultivates top operators in the space - especially in today’s environment.

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Operations 2020 Marketing 78

Crunchtime

APRIL 6, 2023

In Cruchtime’s recent webinar , our prestigious panel of operations experts from Burger King, Culver’s, and Chipotle shared the best practices on how to compete consistently and profitably in every location, from ensuring quality team execution and training to managing the two most impactful costs to the business – food and labor.

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