7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? With our most recent product expansions into the pay sector, we’re thrilled our vision has now become a reality.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Screenshot taken from Google There aren’t many topics in the restaurant industry as hotly-debated as tipping. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020. Buying a restaurant is, in many cases, the budget-friendly option.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

A restaurant’s schedule is its framework for success. It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. But it isn’t simple.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

So, you want to open a restaurant. Keeping a restaurant running is one thing, but investing in a new restaurant is a whole other undertaking. Opening a new restaurant comes with a lot of financial pressure. Make sure you have enough saved up to cover all of these costs before pursuing your dream.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Get ahead of it with our 12 favorite restaurant lunch special ideas for you to feature. Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. 33% of Canadians eat out for lunch most-often, not far behind the dinner crowd at 49%. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

The problems mentioned above all have a quick, albeit annoying, fix. However poor restaurant communication will only exacerbate these problems, leading to increased employee turnover and lower employee satisfaction. The Dangers of Poor Restaurant Communication. Poor restaurant communication equals poor service.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that turnover had no impact on their business. This article will arm you with ideas for restaurant employee contests. We also polled some of 7shifts team who used to work in restaurants ( there’s a lot of us! )

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Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

From the most popular preparation methods to the most coffee-consumed time of day, this information will help you build a coffee shop perfect for them. Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? When it comes to research, the more you have, the more knowledge you'll gain. Table of Contents. Research the Market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2022

The fact is, even the most successful restaurants have room for improvement. With that in mind, let’s explore some kitchen design hacks that can boost your restaurant. Having the correct layout is key for every kitchen. But each restaurant has its own needs depending on the kinds of food it provides.

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Design Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining 203

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Bar & Liquor Inventory Management: The Heartbeat of Bar POS System How much food and/or liquors do you have on hand?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. Read on for everything you need to know to establish a successful process for tipping out in your restaurant. For example, when guests leave a $20 tip at a restaurant, they might assume the entire amount goes to their server.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution FOH Front of House Restaurant Law 195

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Stay tuned for a few special tips from Melissa Bensky, one of Toronto’s most prolific foodgrammers with her account, @tastethesix.

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Eric Huang was born into the restaurant industry. His parents owned a Chinese restaurant in Queens, New York, and he felt like it was where he belonged. He started cooking professionally in college in some of New York City's most prestigious restaurants: Cafe Boulud, Gramercy Tavern, and Eleven Madison Park.

Fine Dining 195

Fine Dining Back of House Front of House Dine-in 195

Focus POS

APRIL 14, 2020

What’s the secret behind most successful restaurants? That’s the question restaurant owners everywhere are asking. The truth is, there is no secret trick to restaurant success—rather there are a mixture of many different internal and external factors. Scalable Technology Solutions.

Point of Sale 129

Point of Sale Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 129

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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?

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Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Marketing4Restaurants

JULY 27, 2023

Here are some common mistakes we’ve observed that hinder most businesses: Zero marketing One of the most basic mistakes is simply not doing any marketing at all. Not utilizing online functionality Establishing your online presence and of course, having it felt is a great way to reach more customers.

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Marketing Email Marketing Pricing Specials 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2021

Prior to COVID-19, I would have told my clients that the most important key to success in the restaurant/bar/hospitality business is customer service. The things that were important 15 months ago don’t seem so crucial now. Then, have the team move to the washrooms and kitchen. One word: trust.

Social Media 184

Social Media Kitchen Safety Training Food Safety 184

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

So you want to open a restaurant. The dream of opening a restaurant is held by many, and it hasn’t been sullied by the pandemic. Despite the unfortunate closures, new restaurants are opening every day, and at rates close to what they were prior to March of 2020. Buying a restaurant is, in many cases, the budget-friendly option.

License 195

License Equipment Certification Information 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In order to keep scheduling flexible for employees – yet still ensure each shift is fully staffed – your restaurant can offer a shift swap policy. Shift swapping helps restaurants build repeatable schedules week-over-week, rather than redesign an entire schedule to accommodate a reasonable time off request.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Mobile Ordering Technology Communication 370

Sling

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Advantages of a fixed schedule Disadvantages of a fixed schedule How to implement a fixed schedule for your team Is a fixed schedule right for your restaurant? Advantages of a fixed schedule Disadvantages of a fixed schedule How to implement a fixed schedule for your team Is a fixed schedule right for your restaurant? to 4:00 p.m.,

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurant technology has changed everything about the way people do business today. Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Pre-shift reporting.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. Food costs are responsible for most of the expenses a restaurant has. What Causes Restaurant Food Waste? Food Spillage.

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Waste Food Front of House Compost 110

Sling

APRIL 1, 2024

If your team members perform any type of work offsite or if your business manages two or more locations, field service management software can help keep your operation organized, running smoothly, and on the path to success. And, just because your business expands doesn’t mean it won’t have to contract in the future (or vice versa).

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2024 Management Management Customer Service 78

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Just as important, though, is using your strong, positive online reviews to leverage trust and loyalty in your restaurant. But once you have great reviews, what do you do with them? Let’s look at 10 tips for using reviews to boost your restaurant’s online following. #1: You can do all the marketing in the world.

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Social Media Email Marketing SEO Website Management 110

Marketing4Restaurants

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Running a restaurant is hard. Here to hopefully help you with certain aspects and decisions in running a successful restaurant, we are offering a few insights on what may or may not be good business decisions in regards to the restaurant business. Let alone a small and budding one.

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2023 Front of House Customer Experience Fine Dining 52

Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Restaurant service is one of the most important factors in any hospitality experience. And it’s even more vital when people are stressed about the economy and watching their restaurant spending. Excellent customer service can be the difference between success and closing your doors. “We

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Take-out 2023 Customer Service Online Ordering 78

Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle. It also means more room for things that take up too much space in the food truck.

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Food Truck Food Supply Food License 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

As restaurants across the nation begin to reopen for business, there are many challenges that they will face for the first time. Business as usual is a thing of the past! This article addresses some of the most common concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of an employment lawyer and a restaurateur.

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Employee Relations Food Safety Small Business Government 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? We have learned a lot of lessons this year for sure. Here are their responses. Click here for part one.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes. Pinching pennies might have worked pre-Covid, but to survive today’s increased wages and higher food costs restaurants will have to find new ways to increase profits. To bolster profits, restaurant operators need to charge more without turning off patrons. And that – is worth money.

Waste 148

Waste Compost Food Social Media 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now that the new year is here, it’s the perfect time for restaurant operators to review their 2019 performance and identify areas that can be improved in 2020. Specifically, restaurant operators will want to look at data insights from their POS system, customer transactions, and payroll to identify 2020 goals. Set Smart Goals.

2020 189

2020 Website Management Online Ordering Point of Sale 189

Indoor Media

JUNE 17, 2020

Step 1: Define Advertising Success. How will you know if something is the “best way to advertise” if you don’t know what successful advertising looks like? Some common ways you might evaluate ad campaigns are by brand awareness, website visits, or lead generation. We don’t say this to sound harsh. Click To Tweet.

Small Business 143

Small Business Advertising Coupons Point of Sale 143

Sling

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Architects are strategic thinkers who stick to the facts and are most comfortable when they make a plan and follow it step by step. Inventors have little desire to lead and will only follow others if it’s in their own best interest. It doesn’t even have to be leading others at first. 4) Visionary (ENTP).

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Entertainment Innovation Communication Article 148

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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ChowNow

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for restaurants. While we’re in stabler territory for the time being, things are still grim for the restaurant industry. Now, as a patchwork of laws and guidelines has allowed more and more restaurants to reopen their dining rooms, many questions remain.

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Online Ordering Merchandise Food Safety Dine-in 137