Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Understanding the current state of cyber risk can help restaurants simplify their security strategies and focus their resources most effectively. It’s a type of risk restaurant brands and operators haven’t seen before, and the potential for financial loss and reputational damage is truly massive.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Texas tip laws are less complex than most other large states, but no less important to get right: Just ask one Texas barbecue restaurant, which the Department of Labor fined $867,000 , after they improperly withheld tips from employees and paid them out to managers instead. For more details, check out our full guide on tip pooling laws.

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Ordyx

MARCH 28, 2021

Paying attention to productivity levels will assist management in determining the success of the restaurant and whether or not changes are needed to help improve overall output. This article will cover some restaurant tips and a couple of ways your POS system can help boost productivity in your establishment and ultimately increase profits.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Restaurant technology has come a long way. POS integration is essential. Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. Chief among these restaurant management systems is a F&B management platform such as Apicbase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. Since the pandemic, many consumers got used to enjoying takeaway meals in the comfort of their own homes rather than a restaurant, and that trend appears to be continuing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Wasting food while seeing people go hungry is only one aspect of the problem – consider the environmental resources needed to produce, package, and transport, and food waste grows even more concerning. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A Recipe for Successful Restaurant Management. The restaurant industry has always been competitive, and it’s challenging to make profits and stay solvent. FSR magazine reports that 60 percent of restaurants don’t make it past their first year, and 80 percent go out of business within five years. Beat the Odds.

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Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

In fact, the bars and restaurants that fail to capitalize on their data will find themselves in hot water. That’s happening to your bar or restaurant right now. ” It’s important to track numbers in your bar or restaurant. You want to keep an eye on the pulse (or profitability) of your restaurant or bar.

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Apicbase

APRIL 18, 2024

Restaurant reports turn chaotic data into clear, digestible information. Combined with restaurant analytics software , they allow you to uncover insights hidden in the raw data. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of restaurant reports and how to access the right insights. What Are Restaurant Reports?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2023

Despite rising ingredient costs and staffing shortages, more than half of the 8,000 restaurant operators and owners polled globally in Lightspeed’s State of the UK Hospitality Industry , agreed that adopting new technology over the past two years has been critical to their success. Yet, this isn’t true.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Lavu and Shepherd have created an intensive online program including certification courses, webinars and newsletters, to train reps in sales strategies that leverage free hardware and Dual Pricing to win lucrative restaurant deals, with lifetime vested residuals on a generous 80/20 split.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. And while you may not picture a restaurant manager or worker parked at a desk to work, it's a huge part of restaurant management. To put it simply, your cost of goods sold is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. What is restaurant labor cost?

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Sante

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here are the top five things to focus on when streamlining your kitchen operations to improve your restaurant experience and achieve your overall goal of making customers happy. Chefs and restaurant owners decide to start their business because of a love for food and a desire to bring that food to the mouths of people in their community.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. With restaurants reopening their patios and doors with limited menus and seats, now is the perfect time to make sure your menu is designed for margin, profitability and strong sales.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

The third wave of coffee is synonymous with a focus on the craft of producing, roasting, and brewing great coffee. Now more than ever, baristas, roasters, producers, and consumers all rely on technology to understand more about the coffee they brew, roast, grow, and drink. But why has it accelerated at such a fast rate?

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. For a restaurant to function successfully, the two departments should work together harmoniously. What Is Back of House in a Restaurant? Cost control.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Some restaurants prep huge quantities of fresh foods (e.g.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot of people would assume that fraud in the restaurant industry doesn’t extend beyond dine-and-dashers and bad cheques, but those with experience in the industry, especially at the level of popular franchises and chains, will tell you that fraud is more common than most people recognize. So, what might affect your restaurant in 2022?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

One year ago we walked into a Cambridge, Massachusetts restaurant for the first day of field research. We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. .”

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Everything from proper inventory and vendor management to optimal energy and paper consumption is vital to creating a sustainable restaurant environment that is running as lean and clean as possible. If you’re a restaurant owner and you want to run a more sustainable restaurant, here are three ways you can get started right now.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the November Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale prices, up 9.6% Automate manual restaurant inventory processes to help overcome rising food prices. from a year ago. Butter – 43%.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

You can't start a restaurant without a plan. A restaurant business plan is one of the most (if not the most) essential elements in getting a new restaurant off the ground. You'll have a document to reference during the planning or opening of your restaurant. What is a Restaurant Business Plan? Table of Contents.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Inventory management tracks what’s going in and out of your restaurant for a specific period, and what product is in your restaurant at any given time. Inventory control is a key piece of your food cost and, ultimately, the profit margin for your restaurant location. How can you best approach restaurant inventory management?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. Here's a summary of what to expect and what restaurants can do to stay ahead. percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. Staffing Shortages Continue.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2020

The POS printer hasn’t come to life for a week or so; there is no smell of coffee brewing, bacon fresh from the oven, sauté onions and garlic, stock, or 109 ribs being pulled from the slow cooker. The coolers may be empty, but it won’t take much to fill the void with meats, fish, fresh produce and dairy and charge forward.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

The pressure to adopt new technology in your restaurant is everywhere. Boosting revenue: a closer look The discussion around restaurant tablets centers on two different modes of deployment: customer-driven and server-driven tablets. Restaurant tablets and kiosks allow for dynamic pricing that changes based on your needs.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Many factors can increase restaurant labor costs: inefficient schedules, overtime hours, or even rising wages. Your salaried restaurant employees are likely the staff on your management team. Total labor cost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A bar inventory management system enables restaurants to closely monitor stock levels and usage of all liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and other beverage products behind the bar. Studies have found that restaurants waste 4–10% of food purchased, and diners leave as much as 17% of portions uneaten. Take these lessons to heart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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Izettle

OCTOBER 7, 2020

After all, you can’t create, curate or sell products that your customers will love and recommend without the highest quality produce and materials to start with. We asked Yuma Hashemi, chef-owner of restaurant The Drunken Butler , whose entire business relies on the networks he’s built over the years. Locally sourced produce pays off.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While in any American town you can find a variety of Chinese, Mexican, and Italian restaurants, now consumers are wanting to step beyond these regions and become more adventurous in their dining options. Each restaurant will have varied results depending on the concept and the demographic. to produce. Start Small. Conclusion.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Restaurant owners have a wealth of data, from employee records, distribution network logistics, self-service kiosks, and e-commerce figures to social networking reviews. Yet, according to BCG , only one out of every five restaurants fully utilize the vast amounts of data they have access to from various sources.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. 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.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model. As restaurant owners and operators are exploring new and diverse income streams, the commissary kitchen model is a growing segment of the industry.

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Lavu

JANUARY 21, 2020

Preparing good meals and serving customers is always an exciting part of running a restaurant. When it comes to numbers, however, most restaurant owners do not know what is expected of them. Opening a restaurant may have been your dream, but keeping everything intact is crucial to running a successful business.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

While takeout and delivery options helped to recoup some lost sales, most restaurants were still missing out on alcohol sales, which generally are the highest margin items on the menu. With the supply chain being out of sorts, many operators are receiving orders that contain subpar meat and produce. Conclusion.

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