Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Choose the right cleaning products ??

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Touch Bistro

JULY 18, 2021

The challenge is, the restaurant industry has been struggling with a shortage of chefs and other back of house staff for several years now. Back in 2019, TouchBistro’s Annual Industry Report found that seven in 10 restaurants in the U.S. were experiencing a labor shortage. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When the door closes and the lights come back up in the dining area and bar, there are still tasks to complete before the night is truly done. Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces. Taking inventory and reporting low-stock items to the chef or manager.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

You won’t have cash coming in until you open your doors, so you’ll have to depend on your life savings, investments, and loans to get you through your first few weeks or months of business. Space If you’re leasing a commercial space, you’ll need to pay a security deposit up front, which will cost between $2,000 and $12,000.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When it comes to email, e very $1 you spend can mean $38 back to your business —that’s a 3800% ROI. And social media is no slouch, either: actively follow and engage with restaurants on social media, 74% say they are more likely to visit or order food from those establishments. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. We went through a very intense recipe testing phase, which was new to me,” Johnson says.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. avocados in the stock room.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. Adam Ranier, Writer, Restaurant Manifesto.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Our business model requires too much labor: At the same time as we step back it becomes vividly apparent that our method of operation and the menus that we provide require too many hands. When menus are well researched and managed then a restaurant stands a chance of success. What if……happens? How will we react?”

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A tip out ensures other employees working in the front of the house share in gratuities, such as: Barbacks. Food runners. There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. Table of Contents. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods. Choosing the Right Tip Payout Method. Bartenders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Optimize Inventory.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. Did you know that restaurant employees change jobs every 56 days ? The restaurant industry welcomes new staff at unprecedented rates. What is employee onboarding?

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. . However, we are living in exciting times with new opportunities emerging out of utter chaos.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

POS stands for point of sale, and it refers to the transactional moments when a guest orders and pays for their meal. Plenty of places continue to make do with the cash-only, pen-and-paper systems that restaurants have relied on for years. Food trucks. It’s a restaurant technology topic restaurant owners should all understand.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Your restaurant’s two largest expenses are your food and your labor costs (together, known as your prime cost). Tracking both your food and labor costs in detail is critical to maintaining healthy profits over time. While there are many details surrounding your food cost data, the actual tracking is relatively simple.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

According to Restolabs, a restaurant management software that offers online ordering systems, continued social distancing measures are expected to bring about an upward trend of automation for customers (3). Here are some upcoming tech trends below: Social Distancing Tech. Tech for Touchless, Contact-Free Dining. Employee Health.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Luckily, that’s what an online ordering system can do for you. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Their functionality suite is broad and they offer custom handheld devices for ordering and payment processing. 7Shifts - Shift Management Powerhouse.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Their functionality suite is broad and they offer custom handheld devices for ordering and payment processing. 7Shifts - Shift Management Powerhouse.

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Cheetah

JUNE 25, 2021

Before COVID, workers would perform countless insignificant, back-breaking tasks, while restaurants would spend outrageous sums on payrolls that did not contribute to their bottom line. This helps restaurant operators save time scheduling, effectively manage their labor costs and streamline workforce communication. Hire less people.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Thus, e-commerce is quickly moving front and center. Maybe they offer reservations or off-site ordering options, but those are nearly always offered through a third-party platform. Today, a well-built mobile app can strategically offer incentives tailored to consumer preferences and keep customers coming back at key operating hours.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

How will you manage your menu? What kind of reports do you need to manage your restaurant? Whether you’re looking for a POS system that offers online ordering or in-depth sales reporting, we’ve got you covered. Mobile POS systems empower your staff to take more orders efficiency, helping maximize labor and service.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As food delivery boomed, and on-and-off capacity restrictions changed indoor dining, the ghost kitchen business model became more widespread. The term ghost kitchen generally refers to a food business that only sells items for off-premise dining. This kind of restaurant serves customers solely through online orders and delivery.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. This permits your restaurant—both front and back of the house—to work at the fast pace of consumer spending.

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

The words “restaurant management system” rarely cause excitement. Food is fascinating, and dining out often leads to cherished memories, but a restaurant’s transaction system does not make it into those memories. There’s a reason there are millions of food photos on Instagram and just a few thousand of point of sale systems (POS).

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Touch Bistro

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Restaurant servers (also known as waiters and waitresses) are the front of house staff in your restaurant. Their main responsibilities include taking food orders from guests and delivering orders to the kitchen, bringing customers their meals, and delivering checks when guests are finished eating. Job Description.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Opening a restaurant is a dream for many aspiring entrepreneurs and food lovers alike, but it’s also a complex venture that requires careful planning and execution. Is there a shortage of healthy fast-food options? These observations will help carve out your own space in the local food scene.

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Deliverect

JULY 24, 2020

The lockdown accelerated the adoption of online ordering and delivery tech as dining rooms closed and people were stuck at home. It has also brought contactless ordering and payment to the fore, especially as restaurants prepare to reopen with new sanitation and distancing measures in place. POS (point of sale) systems.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Many quick-serve and fast-food restaurants thrived using delivery and drive-thru channels. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Many quick-serve and fast-food restaurants thrived using delivery and drive-thru channels. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Optimizing your BOH and FOH metrics boosts the efficiency of your labor and food spending. Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable front of house. Focus on the customer experience.

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Marketman

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

You’re going to manage your very own restaurant. While the food you serve will either have diners waiting in line or leave your tables as barren as the Sahara, there’s more to it. Managing a restaurant covers all aspects of the business, from inventory and purchasing to distributors and vendor payments , and you need to be prepared.

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