7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It eliminates some downsides of tipping, like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff. In this article, we'll explain how tip pooling works in different states and what restaurant owners and operators can do to follow the laws. What about mandatory service charges?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) serves as the foundation of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Not only is it a critical sales tool for the franchisor, but it also gives a prospective franchisee vital insight into the franchise opportunity and help them make an informed decision to invest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. This trend is primarily driven by advancements in point of sale (POS) systems and the availability of white label, plug-and-play online ordering systems.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. Expanding your place in the food service industry happens in one of two ways — developing a new restaurant concept or replicating an existing one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards. Who makes the magic happen?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

You may also like our article on exploring AI in coffee roasting. For example, one of the most effective technological changes has been the implementation of point of sale (POS) systems and digital signage in coffee shops. Read on to learn more. How has technology changed over the past decade? and Ed say.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

more sales than their less enthusiastic colleagues? While some job performance metrics, like sales, are simple to measure, others, like engagement, are less quantifiable. Bonus : Don't miss our downloadable employee evaluation form template at the end of this article! What is a restaurant employee evaluation form?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service. Table of Contents.

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Deliverect

APRIL 9, 2021

Just Eat Takeaway.com currently operates in 20+ countries, with its subsidiary Takeaway.com serving Belgium, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Portugal and Romania. Does that mean restaurants without a delivery service of their own cannot join the platform? Sales of merchandise and packaging. How does Takeaway.com work?

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Choosing the right location for your espresso machine not only affects barista workflow and customer interaction; it can also create a new focal point for any coffee shop if positioned properly. This can then serve to complement the aesthetics and design of your café to further elevate your brand.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. Fast and friendly service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Multiple restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other food stores integrated takeout and at home delivery to their services to gain customers and keep their business afloat during the crisis.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this article, you'll learn how to get a business loan for your restaurant so you can make your dream of starting or growing your restaurant a reality. Customer Analysis : discuss the types of customers you will attract and serve. Table of Contents. Create a Restaurant Business Plan. Consider Alternatives.

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Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. They also serve as brand advocates, spreading their positive experiences to friends and family. They also serve as brand advocates, spreading their positive experiences to friends and family.

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Tableo

JULY 19, 2023

Customers expect convenience and efficiency in all aspects of their dining experience, including the payment process. The restaurant sector has experienced a paradigm shift thanks to pay-at-table technology, which has completely changed how customers settle their bills.

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Technology Point of Sale Customer Experience Reservations 75

Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we will explore how the use of digital tools can significantly improve dietary operations. Online ordering platforms and mobile apps have made it easier for customers to place orders, customize their meals, and even track their deliveries in real-time, enhancing their overall dining experience.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If you’re not careful, you risk scaring customers away and pricing yourself out of the market. In the EU and the UK , inflation rose by around 10% on average over the last 12 months, with outliers such as Estonia, where prices of goods and services rose by 25%. These aren’t percentages you can simply pass on to customers.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. This article will explore four ways software technology is transforming the restaurant industry. Transforming customer service. Innovating online ordering.

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BNG Point of Sale

JANUARY 19, 2021

Running a POS system for your business is a key way to speed up orders and improve customer service; this is a universal truth for both restaurants and bars alike. Cash registers are still part of the equation, but today’s systems allow for greater flexibility in order taking and back-end organization and improved sales analytics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2021

For the original article, click here. restaurant sales experienced a “healthy” increase in total sales in July, 2021, according to Restaurant.org. eating and drinking outfits saw sales stand at approximately $4.4 eating and drinking outfits saw sales stand at approximately $4.4 restaurant scene.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

For example, your point-of-sale software is cumbersome for your employees and customers and needs to be replaced. In addition, your front door is broken making it difficult for your customers to enter. Your point-of-sale software update can be pushed off until later because it’s not causing any problems at the moment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Participants in MyChange with SaverLife receive access to the national SaverLife platform and the opportunity to participate in national savings challenges, access financial education articles, engage in forums and accumulate redeemable points for a chance to win prizes. “We are very excited about our partnership with SaverLife.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

First question: before the current crisis, had you ever considered delivery for your customers? There are some very valid reasons to avoid delivery, whether done in-house, or through a third party: Your menu items spoil quickly, or need to be served immediately. Is it the right option for your customers? If not, why?

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Rocket Fuel

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape, operators must adapt to evolving consumer behavior and leverage every available sales channel to stay ahead. However, 2022 saw a resurgence in counter sales, reaching 14.44%, a 51.9%

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Future Food

OCTOBER 20, 2020

During the course of the pandemic, food delivery sales exploded with growth of 250% over non-COVID times (data courtesy of Illion). Melbourne based dining barriers to meet covid safe requirements (Image via Facebook). Trends for 2022 Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World. 2022, then, is shaping up as a really interesting year.

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Future Food

JUNE 16, 2020

Winning back these customers will take time and will be dependent, to a large degree, on how well food operators have looked after the customers during lockdown. Winning back these customers will take time and will be dependent, to a large degree, on how well food operators have looked after the customers during lockdown.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 6, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover all the basics of a restaurant’s profit margin – meaning the average profit margin of different restaurants and how to increase your restaurant’s profit margin. Simply subtract your total sales from your cost of goods sold (CoGS) over a certain period. Read along!

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

However, this number can vary depending on the type of food you serve, your menu items, as well as how much you spend on advertising. This article will break down everything you need to know to calculate your own bar and grill restaurant’s average profit margin. . Average Profit Margin for A Bar and Grill .

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BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Today’s online ordering systems for restaurants ensure you get the most for your restaurant dollar at a price that fits your budget, and online ordering systems are a crucial way to increase sales volume. Getting an order wrong damages your profit and customer retention. What is a restaurant ordering system?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2019

AI-driven technologies have been introduced in this sector after having carefully examined the customer behavior and their expectations over the years. According to an article by BBC, McDonald's is investing in an Artificial Intelligence start-up to help serve data-driven meal choices. Robotic Automation?

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

In this article, the experts at Sling will answer those questions and show you how to get control of your margin with some basic math. In simple terms, profit is the difference between what you earn for a product or service and what you spend to provide that product or service. Why is it important? What Is Profit Margin?

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

This blog is supposed to be a resource for our customers, both current and potential. We have articles about Coupon Advertising and Brand Advertising. So we have created articles about Digital Advertising to help guide our customers there as well. Who is the typical IndoorMedia customer?

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BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A point-of-sale (POS) system is more than just a way to ring up customers. Customers, employees, and your bottom line will benefit from a technology platform that provides real-time business data, decision-making insights, customer relationship management, and improved efficiency. POS is short for Point-of-Sale.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 23, 2021

In fact, it is advisable to keep the menu short from the point of view of controlling operating costs and improving customer experience. As revealed by a research study conducted at Columbia University , a limited menu having fewer options eases the process of decision making for the customers. Simplifies Ordering Procedure .

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

How To Increase Food Sales in Your Restaurant . Customer choice when it comes to menu offerings and choosing a restaurant for dining out or ordering takeout is abundant in the restaurant industry, which is highly competitive. 14 Tips to Increase Food Sales . 14 Tips to Increase Food Sales . Price Your Menu Right.

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