Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

For many brands, an annual audit was the norm, while employees may have focused on not "getting in trouble" or "getting a good score" rather than the creation of culture. Digital inspections, inventory, and line checks are much faster, easier, and more accurate than manual processes. The Demand for Transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

By the time you manage inventory, staffing, customer demand and narrow profit margins, the last thing you want to think about is the IRS. Restaurants, like other cash-intensive businesses, are a frequently targeted for audits by the IRS. By keeping accurate and complete records, you can reduce the length and pain of an audit.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They play a big role in overseeing your inventory and attending to customer complaints. In this article: How do you handle inventory management to keep the bar always adequately stocked? What techniques would you use to prevent over-pouring and inventory shrinkage? How would you improve or refine our current drink menu?

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Introduction In the fast-paced world of restaurants, keeping a close eye on your inventory is as vital as the secret sauce in your signature dish. Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. What Is Restaurant Inventory Management? Key Components of Restaurant Inventory Management 1.

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

This doesnt mean cutting corners and sacrificing the customer experience; its about knowing where your money is going, spotting leaks early, and fine-tuning whats already working. A good labor cost percentage to shoot for is between 20%-30% , depending on your service style and local wage laws. Are you overstaffed on slow days?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

Audit the waste stream and try to identify current trends and how much waste is actually being generated. The next time that your restaurant prepares a pan of food that goes uneaten, or has an inventory order that surpasses demand, think donation. Knowing where to start, and lack of time sometimes deters people from taking this step.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Why should you and your staff spend hours counting inventory, auditing invoices, and combing through contracts? Nobody has time for that when there is a crowded dining room, to-go orders flying out the window and customers complaining about their favorite menu items going up in price. Leverage Purchasing Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Are you looking for new ways to attract key audiences, including customers, prospects, employees, and investors? Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. Are you trying to differentiate your brand and stand out from the competition?

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

These metrics give you a clear picture of your delivery performancefrom order volume and customer retention to delivery speed and profitability. This might seem like a small detail, but it plays a big role in the overall delivery experience and significantly impacts customer experience. What Impacts Order Volume?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you handle customer complaints and turn negative experiences into positive ones? How do you handle disputes between customers and employees?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Although these fees can be a growth inhibitor, innovative credit card processing software, services and solutions can help drive growth and mitigate the impact of rising interchange fees. merchants who accepted credit cards as payment for goods and services paid $105.23 A customized approach makes certain that this does not happen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Proper maintenance is also essential to customer satisfaction, retention, and word-of-mouth reputation building. Maintenance tasks include inspections, cleaning, lubrication, servicing, parts replacement, and repairs. But these activities should be planned outside of restaurant hours so they do not interfere with serving customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

But what do customers want from the drive-thru experience and how can QSRs better meet those needs? Customers want seamless interactions where their orders are taken correctly the first time. Customers definitely don't want to see long lines and excessive wait times in the drive-thru lane. What does that mean?

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QSR Automations

JUNE 10, 2025

Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., These companies have highly complementary businesses and share many customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The appeal of quick service restaurants (QSRs) lies in the name – quick. With 59 percent of customers valuing an "outstanding" experience over product quality and price, QSRs’ success lies in rapid service. Lapses in these areas risk a negative impact on both brand reputation and customer satisfaction.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Conducting a Food Waste Audit A food waste audit identifies where and how waste occurs in your restaurant. Steps to Track and Analyze Waste Monitor Food Prep and Disposal : Use a waste log to record whats discarded during prep and service. Organize Storage : Keep storage areas neat for easy inventory management.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

For example, though food costs are running costs, you should budget for beginning inventory when opening your restaurant Many of your startup costs will be one-off costs, though some are subject to annual renewals Restaurant Expenses Vs. Restaurant Costs One often confused (and misused) sets of terms are restaurant costs and restaurant expenses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether you run a casual dining spot or a full-service restaurant, we’ll delve into what COGS is, the factors that affect it, as well as how you can calculate and control it. COGS is based on your inventory, meaning it includes the value of what you start with, what you purchase, and what’s left at the end of the period.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As restaurants struggle to survive, they face another hurdle in protecting and maintaining data privacy of customers in the context of required state or municipal contact-tracing rules. In order to facilitate effective contact tracing, restaurants need to create an inventory delineating the names and contact information (e.g.,

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Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

What you want to ask for is margin instead of markup and you want it to be auditable. Now, if you can manage your inventory to be more efficient and can reduce the number of deliveries you get per week while keeping the case count high, that is worth a percentage point on your PVA! 3rd Party consulting services. NBA Tickets.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Ive seen audits flag too-generous pay compared to industry norms. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Ive had customers offload $500 in leftovers to shelters and claim it. Fees: accounting, legal, merchant services. More savings mean more to fuel your kitchen and delight your customers.

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Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

Leverage POS Systems : Tools like Lavu POS automate inventory tracking, reduce order errors, and provide real-time insights. Start by tracking inventory, analyzing menu performance, and negotiating with suppliers to cut costs and boost profits. Log spoilage through inventory adjustments. Whole Wheat Bun $0.30 Avocado(1/4) $1.20

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Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers. Lets explore each feature in detail.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 16, 2025

Its about building systems that save time, cut costs, and keep customers happy. and task completion times (how long to process inventory?). Pull sales reports to see if slow days are dragging down cash flow, or check inventory logs to spot overstocking issues. A customer-first mindset ties your processes to their happiness.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

" – IRIS Managed Payroll and HR Services [1] These integrated systems also provide valuable analytics. System Configuration Customize the software to match your restaurant’s specific needs. Digital Record Keeping : Maintains detailed records for audits, helping avoid penalties and legal complications.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Furthermore, we’ll explore how modern tools and specialized outsourced services can transform what might seem like a daunting task into a seamless, efficient, and even empowering process. Learn more about our Accounting Services ! A single percentage point difference in food costs or labor can be the difference between profit and loss.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fast- Food Restaurants Fast food chains are known for their speedy service, affordable prices, and convenient locations. Aggressive marketing with loyalty programs and limited-time offers drives customer traffic and increases sales. Despite industry challenges, efficient operations and customer engagement help fast-food chains thrive.

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Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

From planning the layout to managing food services and ensuring compliance, we’ll cover what it takes to launch a profitable, well-run cafeteria in 2025. Let’s explore some easy-to-make and fast types of wraps that workplace cafeterias can offer to meet the demands of their customers.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Utilizing outsourced accounting services or hospitality-specific accounting solutions can help ensure accuracy and efficiency in profitability ratio analysis. Learn more about our Accounting Services ! Avail of outsourced accounting services or bookkeeping services if the in-house team is not sufficiently skilled.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Utilizing outsourced accounting services or hospitality-specific accounting solutions can help ensure accuracy and efficiency in profitability ratio analysis. Learn more about our Accounting Services ! Avail of outsourced accounting services or bookkeeping services if the in-house team is not sufficiently skilled.

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Cheetah

MAY 25, 2021

With JIT, restaurants now have access to an extended inventory of hundreds of high-quality items: fresh-cut produce, trimmed, rinsed, cut, and otherwise processed, saving businesses hours in labor costs. Payroll and inventory are the two things that make up any restaurant’s prime cost and can easily total 60% or more of the business expenses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

Clean Juice® released its 2021 first-quarter financial report showing strong continued growth and new accolades from the quick-service restaurant industry. We can’t wait to receive feedback from our fans.” ” Clean Juice's Fresh Q1. The company reported a 24 percent same-store sales increase in March 2021. "We

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers? Your restaurant looks for partnerships based on specific needs: inventory, timeliness, reliability. Deliveries are often late and happen during service hours. b3lineicon|b3icon-computer-rocket|?|Computer

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MBB Hospitality

AUGUST 5, 2024

Effective inventory services are essential for any business aiming to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. From retail to restaurant management, the right inventory solutions can make a significant impact on profitability and customer satisfaction.

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