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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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Restaurant Bookkeeping: Comprehensive Guide to Master Bookkeeping

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After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. You should also segregate your cash sales and those made using credit cards.

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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, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business. Two primary methods are involved.

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Inflation Takes a Bite at the Restaurant Industry; How Can Operators Cope?

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This inflation at the customer–facing end of the restaurant business has largely been fuelled by rapidly increasing operating costs – by as much as 11.7 These increased menu prices deter more diners, and then the operators are again forced to increase costs or decrease spending on quality products to survive.

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Why Restaurants Should Embrace Technology in 2023

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Between supply chain issues, staffing challenges and increasing operation costs, restaurants have had to re-examine roles and responsibilities for employees and lean into technology to increase operational efficiency. Redefining the Role of the Manager. Automating the Front of House. Simplicity Is Key.

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Compare: Digital Tip Payouts vs. Cash Tip Payouts in Restaurants

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Restaurant transactions have been moving away from cash and towards electronic forms of payment for years—and that's extending to tips now too. Americans who leave their tips digitally tip nearly 15% more than when they tip with cash. However, more digital tips means less cash passing through the restaurant on a daily basis.

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What Are Standard Operating Procedures in Restaurants?

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Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?