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. More Brands Are Relying on Technology. Technology can show historical sales patterns, which can help improve tasks from staffing to ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

In pursuit of these objectives, restaurants must reimagine dining experiences through enhanced restaurant technology, deepen their commitment to sustainability, and fine-tune their core offerings. Back-of-house operations also offer significant technological opportunities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As lockdown protocols relax across the US, chains should do their best to stay nimble by leveraging technology to lock in loyalty even in the midst of a pandemic. That approach begins with the judicious application of data from brand compliance audits. Why Franchises Are Digitizing Brand Audits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. One example of how AI technology can boost transparency is by allowing data to be recorded in real-time and shared among multiple stakeholders. Here, AI can help verify suppliers’ compliance with audit and certification standards.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2023

Technology continues to revolutionize our lives and the world, and the restaurant industry is no exception. One third of that generation expects their employer to provide modern workplace technology. Example: Regular monitoring and auditing of the digital tip payouts will be conducted. Now it's time to get your team on board!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The National Retail Federation called ghost kitchens a $43 billion industry , and Hospitality Technology predicts that number will rise to $71.4 Audit differently. Now, food businesses – including ghost kitchens – are creating a culture of collaboration and development by changing their audit processes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By leveraging AI technologies and other digital tools, food businesses can strengthen their food safety practices and improve overall operational efficiency. Regular evaluations, internal audits, and performance reviews should be conducted to assess everyone’s adherence to food safety protocols.

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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? When you’re short on time and resources, technology can help you automate on and off-premise processes, navigate increased costs, and make more informed business decisions. Are you doing anything with that data?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurants should routinely conduct supplier audits to be certain that all food safety and QA practices are being followed before the food even arrives at your restaurant. Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 189

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 15, 2024

A barcode scanner is a piece of technology on a device that scans and reads barcodes. Most handheld, wireless barcode scanners, use this technology. Now you can scan the products you need to add to your next invoice, keeping your records clean with an audit-friendly paper trail. What is a barcode scanner?

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Inventory White Paper Audits Waste 52

Marketing4Restaurants

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is the second part of our 2 part podcast series on Restaurant Marketing Technologies that many Restaurants use to grow their restaurant profitability. The technologies we discuss today are ones that we use and that are either free or very cost effective. Don’t forget to check out our free Restaurant Website Audits.

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Crunchtime

OCTOBER 3, 2019

How do your technology partners show that you can trust them? Ultimately, there are a number of questions you should ask, including whether you can scale with the partner's technology or if they'll provide a strong return on investment. Ask for their SSAE 18 documentation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Increasingly, restaurants are using tech tools to conduct regular self-assessments, which supplement in-person and remote audits. Self-audits can (and should) be implemented more frequently than third-party audits as part of your restaurant’s continuous quality initiative. Train and Empower Your Employees.

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Food Safety Audits Employee Relations Training 197

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Operators today are investing in new processes and technology to address this challenge, to not only roll out new standard restaurant operating procedures more effectively but to hold their teams accountable for doing the work well. This helps teams know exactly what work needs to be done when and holds them accountable for doing it on time.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Additionally, 47% foresee increased reliance on technology to address labor challenges, while 45% acknowledge the need for more employees to meet rising customer demands. Technology plays a key role, with 76% acknowledging its impact on gaining a competitive edge. The data highlights the financial benefits of technology adoption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high. If leveraged within the correct outcome-based framework, these interconnected technologies have the potential to improve operational visibility in a way that impacts critical real-world results.

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Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 189

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Proper food waste management is crucial in this regard, involving practical tips such as conducting a waste audit to identify areas where waste can be minimized. By embracing technology, your restaurant contributes to reducing paper waste, aligning with sustainable practices, and minimizing the environmental impact.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. Inventory management software solutions with smart spot count capabilities allow above-store leaders to audit items that usually have a high variance or high cost to hone in on what drives most of the discrepancies or concerns. Prevent errors.

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Tableo

JULY 18, 2023

Conduct regular inventory audits Think about the following in order to maintain precise stock levels and spot any discrepancies: Plan regular inventory audits – ideally weekly or monthly. Sample inventory audit checklist Item Physical Count Recorded Count Discrepancy Lettuce 30 30 0 Tomatoes 50 48 +2 Chicken Breast 75 80 -5 2.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

While restaurants have no control over the interchange fees set by card companies such as Visa and Mastercard, they can cut costs and improve the bottom line by selecting a payment processing company that tailors merchant services to the needs of each client and continues to audit those services to ensure they scale up or down as necessary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2023

Satisfying CX Delivering a satisfying customer experience (CX) is the #1 priority for companies, according to a recent study by Metrigy, a research and advisory firm that advises companies on technology transformation strategies. No other technology area garnered a higher number of companies increasing expenditures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This includes raising wages, boosting benefits such as offering early wage access, and leveraging technology to improve scheduling, automate processes and streamline operations, ensuring a seamless shift every time. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To boost profitability, they streamline menus, use cost-effective ingredients, and implement digital technologies. Unique and trendy menu items, excellent customer service, and technology integration help attract and retain customers. Adapting to consumer preferences and market trends is key to their success.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since restaurants often store and hold so much guest information, or work with so many integrated pieces of technology to run their day-to-day operations, they present a juicy target for criminals looking to exploit it for their purposes. Audit your existing POS and check to see what PCI compliance standards they have. Guest Data.

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Audits POS Loyalty Program Information 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, there are security concerns with this growing technology, which largely stem from customers sharing data that restaurants could then sell. In both cases, hackers rely on consumers’ inexperience with this quick-response technology. Safely Use QR Technology to Optimize Your Business and Your Customer Experience.

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PathSpot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ensure Compliance with Revolutionary Technology Managing food safety in a global food business requires strict adherence to industry guidelines like HACCP, BRC, IFS, and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Record-Keeping and Documentation : Maintain comprehensive records for auditing and compliance.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 25, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. Inventory management software solutions with smart spot count capabilities allow above-store leaders to audit items that usually have a high variance or high cost to hone in on what drives most of the discrepancies or concerns. Prevent errors.

Inventory 60

Inventory Management Management Technology 60

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Rely on technology. Tech tools are instrumental in boosting food safety, enforcing safety standards, reducing risk, and protecting brands by optimizing line checks, inspections, auditing, equipment monitoring, temperature checks, and reporting. Ensure that all employees understand – and follow – your food safety protocols.

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Food Safety Food Food Supply Training 155

PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

Technology improves back-of-house (BOH) operations by bringing efficiency, accuracy, and streamlined processes. This blog will explore the details of the tech tools and technologies used in the restaurant’s BOH. In the fast-paced world of restaurants and food manufacturing, staying competitive is critical for success.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 12, 2021

Significance of Technology in Streamlining Restaurant Operations. As a result, the technological and investment shifts that were forecasted to take place in the F&B industry around 2025, are already happening today. . Intertwining technology with customer experience will prove very successful for restaurant businesses.

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Innovation Technology Menu Loyalty Program 52

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

What you want to ask for is margin instead of markup and you want it to be auditable. Get it in writing, and every six months ask for an audit to see if they are living up to the agreement. Foodservice distributors get a little nervous when you mention the word “audit” to them. ” Not so fast.

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Food Truck Food Audits Tip Distribution 289

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

To intercept this problem at the beginning, restaurateurs can make a meaningful investment into smart technology, powered by AI and machine learning capacities, that is better able to predict the restaurant’s need at the supply stage. Second Priority: Greener Appliances.

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Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Audit for Compliance. Consider Implementing Scheduling Technology. Finally, employers may want to consider purchasing scheduling technology. It is also prudent for employers to periodically monitor compliance with any scheduling policies and procedures to ensure that they are being followed.

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Restaurant Law Website Management Audits Training 181

PathSpot

APRIL 1, 2024

Harness the Power of PathSpot’s SafetySuite and Elevate Hotel Restaurants’ Food Safety and Compliance Hotel restaurants that leverage digital technology gain a competitive edge. Using our innovative digital technology, hotels and restaurants excel and enhance guest experience and brand reputation.

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Food Safety Hotels Food Audits 40

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. A complete picture of both fixed and variable costs include labor, food and beverage, utilities, linens, equipment, supplies, technology, and even things like music licensing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants embrace technology, work to avoid encroaching competition and search for ways to expand their customer base, we’re likely to see more and more innovative ways that brands are blurring traditional lines to get in front of new customers. Or what types of non-traditional partnerships might make the most sense.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Sustainability Customer Experience 189