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Mitigating the Impact of Rising Interchange Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

A Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Diary of Consumer Payment Choice report further revealed that consumers continued to use credit cards and debit cards for most of their payments, accounting for 57 percent of total payments in 2021 compared to 55 percent in 2020 and 54 percent in 2019. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

In all cases they begin with the same goals: prepare and serve great products that are consistent and offered with a smile, build success on a steady flow of sales and controlled profitability, and do all of this with pride. I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. So why does it sometimes go wrong?

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Top Restaurant Tech Trends in 2024

Chowly

The economy defied expectations, avoiding a downturn, thanks to successful efforts by the Federal Reserve. While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. Sales are projected to rise, but the higher cost of doing business will challenge margins.

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Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency 

Apicbase

The most helpful inventory management systems integrate with your POS system to automatically update stock levels with every sale, ensuring accurate inventory data. But automation in food service is much more than that. 100% of restaurant owners said automation improved their businesses. What Is Restaurant Automation?

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How To Start A Waste-Free Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 Gt of CO2e annually, accounting for 8% of GHG emissions. This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Choose Location. Get the Permits.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more.

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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Management Software

Lavu

From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Keeping your procedures and systems up-to-date is a great method to streamline your operations, reduce overhead, and increase your day-to-day sales by getting more people through the door.