Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s an art to scaling any small business intelligently. KPIs lose relevance if unrealistic for teams execute across the business. In addition to substantial customer research, use concept tests for new offerings with small control groups to gather feedback and assess operational readiness before full unveilings.

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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 197

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is another casualty in the restaurant business – one that is far more detrimental than the loss of another corner operation. The menu cannot be driven by the chef’s desires, or the operator’s determined concept without a strong partnership with wholesalers. It all seemed to make sense – a service was provided.

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Point of Sale Food Supply Supplies Small Business 411

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! Far too many times the menu takes a back seat to all other planning that will lead to serious miscalculations along the way.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 388

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) & Bing Places Hours change for holiday weekends.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

One fact about the restaurant business stands out to me – something I have always appreciated: the kitchen is the great equalizer. So, no matter what their journey has been like; no matter their heritage, race, gender, education level, or portfolio of beliefs – this is a business of unity in purpose.

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Front of House Back of House Food Order Small Business 427

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. This is a very busy time for restaurants. With this uptick in business, there are three things independent restaurants should watch out for this season to ensure your business is prepared to meet the holiday demand.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Front of House 114

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. Basically, the busier you make your lunch business, the sooner you start making money.” Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Down the street – a cadre of small independent restaurants with smaller staff requirements and tasty rustic menus would have been profitable except rents on their space had gone through the roof ever since this high end, 8-course menu, mecca restaurant opened its doors. ” -Danny Meyer – Union Square Hospitality.

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Dine-in Small Business Seasonal Menu Café 416

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) & Bing Places Hours change for holiday weekends.

Operations 353

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 353

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Discover how to boost holiday season traffic into your restaurant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve – and beyond… 1. Promote Private Parties to Jump Start Holiday Season Traffic Don’t wait. Be proactive in your efforts to increase holiday season traffic, and contact local businesses nearby. Yes, yes they would.

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Marketing Seasonal Menu Brewery Small Business 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering Menu Food Order 179

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

There could be injuries in the first few games that sideline a player for the season, there may not be chemistry with the rest of the team, maybe ego will get in the way, or it could simply be a case of scouting misjudgment. The same applies to any business, in this case – a restaurant.

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Employee Relations Sports Pricing Hiring 403

Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Low profitability, vendor challenges, rising cost of goods, cumbersome regulations, high rents, expensive marketing, and ebbs and flows of business volume have collectively made this enticing business to enter – nearly impossible to maintain. “We What can we do to prepare for a brighter future in the restaurant business?

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Small Business Food Supply Food Truck Healthcare 355

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

Surrounded by flourishing herbs, edible flowers, and citrus trees, guests can savor the farm-to-table tasting menu while immersed in nature. By diving into historical performance data, restaurants can identify which menu items consistently sell out or underperform during specific seasons. Budget accordingly.

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Outdoor Seasonal Menu Seating Dine-in 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

When Matt Swank purchased Lena’s Pizza in Fredonia, New York, his first challenge was dealing with the brand’s legacy, while wanting to put his own mark on the business. “However, we also wanted to add our own touch to some new menu items.” And the result? Expansion was the best way to achieve this goal.”

Small Business 167

Small Business Seasonal Menu Franchise Franchising 167

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

These may be traits that come naturally to the best restaurateurs, but they can also learn some valuable habits to help them efficiently and effectively run a business and meet their goals. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A Link Page solves this problem by hosting a menu of links accessible with one evergreen link. In the caption, you write something like, “Tis the season for Cranberry Martini’s! Online Menu Link. The first thing most customers want to find is your online menu. Example : “Check out our new online menu!

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Social Media Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 186

Sante

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Simple adjustments to your restaurant menu can help increase profits during the pandemic. Your menu plays a bigger role in this than you’d think. As a restaurant owner, how often do you audit your menu to maximize profits? MAKE YOUR MENU WORK FOR CURRENT TIMES. You work tirelessly in order to keep your doors open.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Small Business Audits 130

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

Now I have a way to easily track my purchases, and the store has a way to easily reach me for upcoming sales to get more of my business. You can share brand updates, social media profiles and introduce new menu items or other enticing offers. In the quaint-but-archaic world of secondhand retail, this was a huge leap!

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Loyalty Program Coupons Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 106

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. Streamline your menu for profitability by offering your most popular items and food that travels well during winter like braises, curries, and kinds of pasta. Add drinks, if you don’t already have them. Resources ??

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2024

You got into this business because of your passion for food and hospitality. Best restaurant marketing tools, software, and platforms for your business We rounded up and categorized various restaurant marketing tools by type, including email marketing, SEO, SMS, and social media tools. month, Business - $499.95/month

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2024 Marketing Email Marketing SEO 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 216

Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. There are the emotional scars from that small percentage of guests who fail to treat the staff with any level of respect, the demands of timing, the challenges in upselling, and the struggle to always keep a smile on their face. ” -Anthony Bourdain.

Front of House 319

Front of House Back of House Employee Relations Small Business 319

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Positioning the challenge of creating a restaurant with a small carbon footprint is much easier when you think of the people you’ll be serving. You’re supporting the local economy.

Waste 300

Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant!

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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Bar Social Media Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 157

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2022

The pair, longtime visitors to Maine and Beal’s customers, not only retained the essence of the restaurant while expanding the menu and service, but they also took the brand nationally. Because of this, we increased our focus on our Direct to Consumer (shipping) business and takeout.

Seasonal Menu 186

Seasonal Menu Food Truck Consumer Goods Customer Experience 186

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself If there’s one thing to know when opening a new business—especially a new restaurant—it’s that there’s no such thing as “too much research.”

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

They use local, seasonal and simple ingredients to keep their healthy menu affordable, nutritious and delicious. And finally, their menu is easily understood with educational nutrition facts at the forefront. Our interview takes a small pause as I soak this in – this is the same cancer that I also had.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Franchise Franchising 144

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The holiday season is usually full of family, friends, and fun—and a lot of profitability for the restaurant industry. In fact, a survey of small business owners found that 47% of restaurants enjoy the most profitability during Q4. Meet their needs with these unique revenue-generating opportunities during the holiday season.

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Hospitality Seasonal Menu Front of House Social Media 155

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

Pricing 185

Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 185

Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy.

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Seasonal Menu Food Supply Allergens Supplies 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Positioning the challenge of creating a restaurant with a small carbon footprint is much easier when you think of the people you’ll be serving. You’re supporting the local economy.

Waste 222

Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 222

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. “This is a challenging time for both consumers and businesses. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. Getting sauced.

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2020 Point of Sale Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 166

Ken Burgin

JULY 23, 2023

So I asked it to ‘Give me 10 ways ChatGPT’s new Code Interpreter could analyse and improve menu profitability for a restaurant or cafe? Here’s what came back: ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter can add significant value by analysing and improving menu profitability in the following ways: 1.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Pricing 113

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. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Catering Food Supply Seasonal Menu Supplies 148

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Look at shift occupancy reports to find the less busy times.

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122