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How Interchange Fees Are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry’s Bottom Line

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As of October 2023, Visa charges restaurants between 2.1 This includes higher prices and reduced cash flow. As fees accumulate, restaurant owners often have difficulty managing cash flow and may be forced to cut essential services for their employees or other overhead costs. depending on the tier.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. For part one, click here.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023? Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023. – received the majority of customer tips.

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Why Restaurants Should Embrace Technology in 2023

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Redefining the Role of the Manager. This issue can be particularly problematic when it comes to retaining restaurant managers, with many feeling under-compensated and overworked. The best managers recognize that they have an ever-changing job and in the current landscape, this has never been more true. Simplicity Is Key.

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Expanding Your Business? Seven Tips to Improve Cash Flow to Fund a New Location

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Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. It is important to consider if the first location has the cash flow to help financially carry the second location for a period of time if needed.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. 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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A Square Outage Hits the Service Industry Hard

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The disruptions also affected phone support, online stores, and appointment management. Square, which was started in 2009 by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, allows restaurants to not only process payments but also manage tables, inventory, marketing, and staffing. For that, we are truly sorry.