Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Do you want people to stay at your restaurant longer and order more? Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. You already provide delicious food, exceptional customer service, and an inviting atmosphere, right?

Audits 172

Audits 2040 Food Safety Consumer Goods 172

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Step 1: Audit Your Current Location(s) Before you start planning for your future, take a look at your past and your present. Still, you should conduct a thorough audit of your current restaurant(s) before expanding your business further. Read on for our actionable, step-by-step process on how to expand your franchise.

Franchise 368

Franchise Franchising Audits Point of Sale 368

Tableo

JULY 18, 2023

Restaurant inventory management is a process for identifying more cost-effective food, beverage and supply orders while keeping track of the materials and supplies you have on hand for shifts. Analyse data to spot trends, such as highly or poorly selling items and modify your order as necessary.

Inventory 75

Inventory Management Management Audits 75

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. It could be Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group, Ben E. Keith, Shamrock Foods, Gordon FoodService or another regional brand. You see foodservice distributors are more in the transportation business than the food business.

Food Truck 296

Food Truck Food Audits Tip Distribution 296

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness. Kitchen operations.

Technology 179

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 179

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From how to set up the store before opening to how certain foods should be prepared to certain areas should be sanitized, having a standard way of doing things makes work more efficient and gives you confidence that employees will do work the right way even when you’re not there.

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

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. Take food cost management for instance.

Supplies 191

Supplies Food Supply Audits Inventory 191

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

An increasing number of brands are launching apps, and incentivizing customers to order through them. As automation evolves in the coming year, I see more operators getting on board to manage food and labor costs. Bringing delivery back in house as much as possible is also a priority for many brands.

2023 207

2023 Technology Back of House Customer Experience 207

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

million tons of food. According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage food waste once it has been generated as an alternative to sending it to a landfill. Food Donation.

Waste 185

Waste Compost Recycling Food 185

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS order) #38 defines who is considered a tipped worker in the state. Colorado is in the process of evaluating new legislation ( COMPS Order #39 ) that would further expand employees’ rights regarding tips. Both the FLSA and COMPS order #38 make this clear.

Tip Distribution 221

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In fact, credit card processing fees rank as the third highest cost of doing business behind the cost of food and labor. consumers, 33 percent of these consumers used a credit card for their most recent restaurant food purchase. billion in food items in February. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

Consumer Goods 161

Consumer Goods Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 161

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? Our Convenience Store Trends Report found 76 percent of consumers surveyed have purchased prepared food from a c-store. And why not?

Fast Casual 183

Fast Casual Customer Service Sustainability Customer Experience 183

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS order) #38 defines who is considered a tipped worker in the state. Colorado is in the process of evaluating new legislation ( COMPS Order #39 ) that would further expand employees’ rights regarding tips. Both the FLSA and COMPS order #38 make this clear.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 195

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.

2022 170

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 170

Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Food and Menu Trends Consumer preferences and economic dynamics influence food and menu trends. However, the industry grapples with challenges, as 76% of operators report higher average food costs in 2023 compared to the previous year. Leveraging social media and communication, along with dedicated websites, becomes essential.

2024 96

2024 Loyalty Program 2023 Point of Sale 96

The Rail

JANUARY 1, 2024

When your staff treats food and other resources inefficiently, it can genuinely impact your ability to continue operating. It affects the environment: Wastage — whether it’s food, utilities, or other resources — negatively affects the planet. Portion control: Plates filled to the brim with food can give a sense of luxury.

Waste 59

Waste Training Audits Consumer Goods 59

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

Can they order goods or services from their phone? Will you deliver the drinks, food, or services to their location on your property? Beyond the traditional criteria that need to be considered in delivering a satisfying CX, today’s consumer also has an expectation built around the freedoms enabled by mobility and mobile devices.

Operations 134

Operations Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Consumer Goods 134

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

In order to improve the customer experience, build trust, and protect customer data, restaurants must be diligent in their QR code implementation efforts. If you are SOC 2 certified, you’ll need to ensure that any tools you add to your kit can stand up to this standard’s audits procedures related to data security.

Customer Experience 216

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Mobile Ordering Customer Service 216

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This low profit margin can be attributed to the high overhead costs associated with running a restaurant, including rent, labor, food and beverage costs, and utilities, often account for a major chunk of your expenses, making it challenging to increase your restaurant profit margin. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. The data finds consistent consumer behavior across both restaurant categories signalling the distinctions between fast food and fast casual restaurants are quickly evaporating.

2021 184

2021 Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 184

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“Now, they include online booking information, online ordering, reviews and Q&As to provide customers with a richer experience. It’s a wake-up call for the industry to prioritize digital accuracy as much as the quality of food and service.

Online Ordering 166

Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Service Customer Experience 166

Tableo

JULY 14, 2023

How many times have we heard our mums’ rattle on about not wasting food? In this post we will share helpful advice and practical solutions to help you minimise food waste in your restaurant. Conduct a waste audit You must first identify the source of food waste in order to address it effectively.

Waste 52

Waste Sustainability Food Audits 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

One of the largest problems on the hands of restaurant and catering professionals through the unpredictable supply and demand of COVID-19 was food waste. Often, the resulting waste was not only the food but also the associated costs and energy spent on more waste management. Fourth Priority: Proper Packaging.

Operations 159

Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 159

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Retail and fast food operations with 500+ employees globally, and full-service operations with 500+ employee and 40+ restaurants globally. - The food service industry has recently been hit with a wave of employee-friendly legislation. Secure Scheduling Ordinance (2016). Where did Predictive Scheduling come from?

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Restaurant Law 2017 Retail Franchise 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

2022 148

2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 148

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

ChowNow

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The holiday season flies by fast, especially for those in the food and hospitality world! How: Snap fresh, new food photos. ChowNow restaurants can make their menus shine by signing up for a professional menu photoshoot for their online ordering. You can also be your own food photographer and opt to do it yourself.

Online Ordering 78

Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Food Order 78

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers?

Food Supply 137

Food Supply Food Mobile Ordering Inventory 137

Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

Inventory 52

Inventory Food Supply Kitchen Safety Back of House 52

The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

Food wastage is one of the core problems of UAE restaurants. As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly.

Waste 52

Waste Management Management Operations 52

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

Waste 75

Waste Compost Front of House Food 75

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 5, 2020

How to Know If Your Restaurant Food Menu Needs an Upgrade. When Food Costs Change. As the price of raw materials fluctuates throughout the year, it’s important to analyze your food costs regularly. To find out how much each dish costs, calculate the actual food cost percentage. Conduct some research with the food vendors.

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Menu Seasonal Menu POS Food Order 96

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. Robot servers, QR-Code Ordering and Even More Tech!: From robot servers to QR code ordering, the sky's the limit for technology in the restaurant industry. It makes everything easier.

2024 208

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 208

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

QR Coder Ordering at the Table – Me&U, Mr Yum, OrderUp and Bopple are popular choices, dynamically linked to your menu so that they always show what’s available. Scan the QR Code or tap on the order disc for an NFT connection to the app. With pay systems enabled, just order with the app and double click to pay – easy.

Mobile Ordering 60

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Merchandise Point of Sale 60

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

85% of Food in Restaurants Is Wasted According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, in the restaurant industry, about 85% of food ends up in the trash. This translates to a substantial profit loss as money that is invested in food does not in fact produce a profit. Disposables: all waste that is not food.

Waste 60

Waste Audits Food Back of House 60

Bar and Restaurant Coach

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

It’s this stereotypical in-your-face persona that makes bar managers and owners throw on the brakes when approached by food and beverage consultants. The purpose of the shows are (in order): to create revenue for hosts through ads and product sponsorship. Reality TV is not reality. increase their own brand awareness. entertainment.

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Bar Audits Coaching Inventory 77