Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. This end-to-end solution uses data from your POS to provide insights into sales, food costs, menu engineering and inventory management. Restaurant technology has come a long way.

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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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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. It requires a careful examination of your recipes, your team’s prep efficiency, and menu item prices. Prioritize Accurate Recipe Costing.

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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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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. All of that on top of the everyday tasks from scheduling to payroll to reporting can catch up to you. From cleaning flat tops to refilling sanitizers, it’s easy for tasks to get lost in the shuffle.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

There were no sophisticated profit and loss statements or cash flow charts, no point-of-sale systems or computer analytics to pour over and make decisions by; these were not the type of operations that required that level of analysis. I have very fond memories of walking the streets of St. That was it!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While the restaurant industry has experienced major supply chain and labor issues throughout the pandemic, it is now reaching a tipping point. While supply chain issues will likely decrease over the course of 2022, wage inflation represents a new status quo on the bottom line. Optimize the Supply Chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2022

Since we can’t get away from rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks, we can look for new approaches that can help manage the impact. Many restaurants are doing this by raising prices, cutting costs, taking items off the menu, and making do with lean crews. Tell me appropriate temperature ranges.

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Ken Burgin

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The popular Aussie BYO is now available in fewer restaurants, and there needs to be a rethink about the wine range and pricing, especially if customers can no longer bring the good bottle they bought for $12 and now have to pay a minimum of $50 from your range. Watch for waste and over-pours – the stocktake system should pick up on that.

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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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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. Restaurants account for a large percentage of a fisherman’s direct or indirect business volume. [] Ranchers: Have you noticed that the price of beef, pork, and chicken has increased significantly over the past few months?

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

When you factor in the complications of the post-pandemic recovery like supply chain issues, COVID-cautious diners, and labor shortages, it’s clear that owning a restaurant right now is not for the faint at heart. The take-out boom and supply chain disruptions have caused a scarcity of items such as pizza boxes and to-go containers.

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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. The incorporation of AI into point-of-sale systems has streamlined transactions resulting in reduced waiting times and higher customer satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

While high stock prices of crypto companies like Bitcoin grab headlines, they are gaining traction with consumers since blockchain technology helps make transactions easier without needing an intermediary such as a bank or credit card company. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Examples of Crypto Restaurants in the US.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Operational realities like ingredient sourcing, kitchen workflow, pricing strategy, and branding play a role in menu development. Let’s look at how those two strategies differ: Menu Engineering Menu engineering requires a thorough analysis of price variables and a method to predict costs consistently. What is Menu Development?

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Although revenue went up (thanks to higher prices), profits went down due to high food costs and debt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Wages, food, turnover, rent, utilities, and other operational costs have stayed level or increased as supply chain, labor and transportation disruptions continue to pop up. The research is pointing toward off prem only continuing to grow in popularity with guests. However, costs are not returning to pre pandemic levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Within a decade, it could be possible for an individual to approach a drive-through in an autonomous vehicle, order through an AI-powered voice ordering assistant, and eat food that was prepared by robots. One of the most obvious aspects of this interaction is that there is not a single human involved besides the consumer. Voice Ordering.

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Getting your supplies from Cheetah can help you get the most competitive, up-front prices in the Bay Area. Is it fair towards customers?

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

It helps you track waste and theft to better control running costs. MarketMan tracks ingredient prices to help optimise menu prices. You can track spending over time and receive alerts on price changes. The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs.

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Getting your supplies from Cheetah can help you get the most competitive, up-front prices in the Bay Area. Is it fair towards customers?

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

If your restaurant is emerging from survival mode to a break-even point or even slight profitability, it is important to reevaluate and tune up the largest expense for your restaurant: your restaurant prime cost. For a restaurant, this includes your food and beverage ingredients, as well as other supplies like napkins, coffee filters, etc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

They might also want to restock popular brews, with recent research from the International Wine and Spirits Record asserting that the alcohol e-commerce sales will hit $42 billion by 2025. With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, sick employees, not enough financial assistance, hesitant diners- the list goes on and on and we know if you’re running a restaurant right now this is by no means breaking news. Track waste. Track Waste – In the Kitchen and the Dining Room. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Track key item costs.

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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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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Tight integration between your r estaurant inventory management software , point of sale (POS) system and restaurant accounting software is essential for executing key restaurant tasks that help control your food costs. A POS system is excellent at collecting sales and labor data. That’s great.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The cost of goods sold is also referred to as the “cost of sales.” Supplies used in either making or selling the product. . To ensure a profitable business, the Food Service Warehouse recommends your restaurant’s cost of goods sold (CoGS) should not be more than 31% of your sales. Cost of items intended for resale. .

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 13, 2023

Danny Pang is the Asia-Pacific Sales and Technical Manager at Marco Beverage Systems. This is especially true for newer and younger coffee drinkers who are looking for more than a vanilla latte, which may not quite cut it as an exciting entry point to specialty coffee anymore. So what are some of the ways they can do this?

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Demand Planning is the critical driver of food supply chain operations from farmer to consumer. To find relevant data, you can look at past sales or business outcomes like customer orders, sales, operations, finance, or marketing projections. Let’s begin with a key question: what is demand planning? Table of Contents.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

Determine precise batch quantities based on actual demand, enabling more accurate food cost control and less waste. The most comprehensive solutions keep all your ingredients, suppliers, and pricing details in one place. But automation in food service is much more than that. What Is Restaurant Automation?

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%. To combat inflation in 2022, 39% of restaurants started tracking the price of key ingredients; 22% adjusted the number of vendors; 36% increased menu prices.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2021

When you are able to lower your prime cost, even by a few percentage points, that is profit added back directly to your bottom line. Know Your Optimum Sales and Number of Customers Served Per Labor Hour for Each Day Part. This sales per labor hour (SPLH) metric is a key measure of the productivity of your staff.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.) For instance, you may need to proactively adjust your labor to meet a seasonal drop in sales, or plan for the best time to spend cash on any needed maintenance or upgrades. over a certain period of time.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event will explore the challenges that farmers and their communities face, as well as OOH coffee operators, and expand on how Nescafé provides support to these supply chain actors. revenue growth in 2021, bolstered by rising Nespresso sales. Nestlé states Nespresso was a significant contributor to overall sales growth.

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