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The Evolution of Restaurant Technology: What’s Next?

Modern Restaurant Management

Roy Phillips (RP) : 20 years ago it was all about the point of sale (POS). It seemed like the POSs were trying to do a lot of what restaurant management software companies are doing today, all encompassing into the point-of-sale. We started doing to-go orders but that was still through your POS. Really unreliable.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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Break-even point. Sales per labor hour. You can now determine what percentage this is off your overall sales to get a picture of your restaurant's financial health. Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. Table of Contents: Cost of Goods Sold.

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Restaurant’s Need to Start Accepting Mobile Payments

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Apart from accepting cash and card payments, mobile payments have grown to be the next big thing. What is Mobile Payment? Mobile payment is a form of payment that allows users to use their smartphones as digital wallets. Why is Mobile Payment Important? Therefore, they always have access to their mobile wallets. .

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Online Ordering: A Business Survival Guide

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The Inception of Online Ordering. In 1994, a customer placed an online order for a pizza from Pizza Hut, marking the first ever online order recorded in the United States. And while online ordering methods have diversified and become more widely available since, the general premise remains the same. Online Ordering Today.

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The Butcher’s Son and the Pastry Chef’s Tech with Courtney Mitchell

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Brian Radford, the owner and eponymous butcher’s son, first opened The Butcher’s Son back in 2015 to carry on his father’s philosophy towards quality food over everything else. Courtney and her husband were frequent guests who spent many Friday nights enjoying the cocktail menu and premium cuts. She was enthusiastic.

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Must-Have Restaurant POS Integrations That Save Time and Money

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Choosing a point of sale (POS) system is one of the most important business decisions to make. The right POS system provides a powerful platform to boost sales and streamline operations. Automatic table management and tracking can assist in order timing, proper seating timing, and kitchen workloads. Specialized Marketing.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March.

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