7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

In this article, we'll go into 15 key performance indicators for restaurants, why they're important, how to calculate them, and more. Food cost percentage. 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.

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BNG Point of Sale

JULY 15, 2018

Getting a point-of-sale system is one of the first pieces of equipment a restaurant owner debate spending money on when they are investing in a new establishment. Point-of-sale systems have the reputation of being an expensive piece of technology that rings up items and lets you process payments. How is this possible?

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Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

With the food tech market slated to be valued at nearly $342 billion USD by 2027 , the demand for increased technology implementation in the industry will continue to rise. And this seems to be just the beginning of a new era in the way food business owners operate. The Importance of Technology in Food Businesses.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. I have very fond memories of walking the streets of St. That was it!

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Social Hospitality

JULY 15, 2022

With the food tech market slated to be valued at nearly $342 billion USD by 2027 , the demand for increased technology implementation in the industry will continue to rise. And this seems to be just the beginning of a new era in the way food business owners operate. That’s not all.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

TouchBistro - a point of sale (POS) app for iPads - allows servers to take payments tableside, managers to monitor sales activities, and accountants and administrators quick access to valuable performance trends. Top Restaurant Management Apps. Try 7shifts for Free. Apple | Android. TouchBistro. Team Communication. QuickBooks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at how payments technology has evolved over the last few years and became an important ally for restaurants that want to level up their customer experience and their revenue while handling the busiest days of the year. In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2022

Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process. This combination of pressures has brands doubling down on digital ordering – effectively reducing the labor cost of this process.

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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. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

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Deliverect

APRIL 9, 2021

Founded in the Netherlands in the year 2000, Takeaway.com specializes in online food ordering and home delivery. In 2020, the company merged with Just Eat to form one of the leading global online food delivery companies, Just Eat Takeaway.com. Once your restaurant is listed on Takeaway.com, you can start receiving orders.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 9, 2020

Whether you have been offering delivery and takeout for years, or have had to make a recent pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know which food travels best for delivery—and how to change up your menu to stay profitable while dine-in isn't an option. You just ordered a burger, a side of fries, and a drink.

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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. When a certain time limit is reached for the order, the screen flashes, which helps with overall speed. “We

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Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 188

7 Shifts

MARCH 20, 2020

As of this article’s publication, more than 20 U.S. Restaurant status by state Off-premise consumption of your restaurant’s food is the silver lining for your business during this otherwise dark time. states have placed temporary restrictions on eating and drinking in restaurants (a number that is likely to grow in the near future).

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In my previous article, I discussed the advantages of giving managers and potential managers/supervisors a simple motivational survey. They need to understand food costs, labor and overall expenses, and how they can sink a business if they are not in control. Recently, one of my clients had a great manager pass away unexpectedly.

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 22, 2022

With the global point of sale (POS) market growing at exponential rates , you may be wondering if a POS system is really worth the investment for your restaurant. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the reasons a POS is worth the investment. A POS system helps you manage orders and take payment with ease.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Digitize Your Ordering Function and Enhance Your Presence. Just prior to the pandemic, off-premises orders accounted for 60 percent of restaurant engagements, according to a National Restaurant Association report.

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Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model. According to Statista , in 2023, the revenue of online food delivery was estimated at over $1 trillion, and it is expected to hold a 50% share of the drive-thru and takeaway food service markets by 2030. Virtual restaurant brand.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Reconnecting with Customers Building Loyalty and Maximising Sales by leveraging unique Points of Difference (PODs). Understanding why customers value the unique points of difference and how you communicate those PODs is what separates you from competitors in the mind of the customer. Image via The Street.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this article, we explore five ways to keep the back-of-house expenses of your restaurants structurally low , so that you don’t have to implement overly heavy price increases to bolster your bottom line. It affects how much stock you order and how much staff you schedule. And there are no sales to justify that spend.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

In this article, I’ll share the areas where AI is best suited to improve your restaurant business, what the limitations are and how restaurants can leverage alternatives to drive revenue, today. While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. The numbers are growing among restaurants, too.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully. Experiential Dining The dining experience is becoming as important as the food itself.

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Sling

JUNE 9, 2023

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about serving great food. So, in this article, we discuss some of the most important restaurant costs, how to calculate them, and how to use them to run your restaurant better. For the remainder of this article, we’ll use one month as our time period of choice.

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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. 7shifts 101.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Comparing 7shifts’ internal data of 10,000+ restaurants, restaurants are seeing an average weekly decrease in sales of 50% across the board in North America. Evaluate your restaurant scheduling practices to see if you are consistently over-budgeting on labor needs based on your sales.

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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 10, 2023

You may also like our article on why YouTube coffee brands are becoming more popular. points at last year’s CoE Ethiopia. Blue Bottle describes the first Samra Origins launch as “our most premium coffee offering: a Cup of Excellence microlot with only 1,700 orders available”. Read on to find out more.

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Social Hospitality

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This is true for everything processing reservations and orders, to marketing, to being able to deliver entertainment in your establishment. This is a wonderful way to ensure you charge the proper amount for food. It automatically tracks the ingredients you have in stock and places orders as and when required.

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Technology Website Management Entertainment Point of Sale 195

Sling

APRIL 23, 2024

In this article, we discuss some of the main differences between staffing and scheduling and how to improve both aspects of your business in order to make things run smoother. Staffing : The process of filling positions in an organization with qualified personnel (i.e., It can take a while (i.e., It can take a while (i.e.,

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Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we will explore how the use of digital tools can significantly improve dietary operations. Streamlining Foodservice Operations From order management to inventory control, digital solutions have streamlined foodservice processes to reduce errors and wait times.

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Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering Point of Sale 64

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Besides answering customer inquiries, Chatbots help funnel sales in an efficient manner. Moreover, these customer conversations can help businesses personalize food offerings and services per customer demands.

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Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

In mid-December, a story went viral on Twitter across the pond about a customer being refunded by a food delivery service after complaining that the “four milkshakes, a cheesecake and an ice cream” they had ordered from a Manchester restaurant were “too cold”, as reported by Manchester Evening News.

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Online Ordering Customer Service Website Management Food Order 216

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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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. In this article, we explore the key differences between the front and back of the house in a restaurant and discuss the best ways to integrate FOH and BOH operations. Food safety. Cost control.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 13, 2022

You know that a point-of-sale system (POS) is great for your customers, enabling them to have a bit more control when ordering or paying for their meals. In this article, we look at how paying attention to your productivity levels will enhance the success of your business. It also helps with food costs.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 26, 2020

With that, Genuine Article Bookkeeping & Consulting was born. With a similar accounting background and love for the restaurant industry, Wang wound up shadowing at Genuine Article as he completed his degree. Consider this: you make a $20 sale for a to-go order at your restaurant. Keep reading for his insight!

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