The Rail

AUGUST 5, 2024

By Silver Stephens, Contributor Every restaurateur knows that day-to-day management isn’t always a walk in the park—even on the smoothest days. Not only that, but a good restaurant management system can facilitate customer connection and make first-timers into repeat-eaters. What Can a Restaurant Management System Do?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

Today’s restaurant operators and managers should recognize the importance that music plays in creating an inviting atmosphere. With all the decisions that restaurants must make, recognizing that music can significantly impact the bottom line means managers should choose content and equipment wisely.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

However, store managers can optimize labor costs if they have access to the right data. With the help of actionable data and reporting, store managers can help control labor costs, without negatively impacting the customer experience or employee retention rates. Total labor cost. Salaried Employees.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 3, 2022

This unfortunately means that many leaders are now struggling with restaurant manager retention due to burnout by working tirelessly to fill the staffing gaps caused by employee turnover. Whether you are the front of house, back of house, bar, or general manager you have most likely had bouts of job burnout.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art restaurant POS System, specifically tailored for bars and restaurants, streamlines transactions, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring that business owners can focus on what they do best—serving their patrons. That’s why inventory management is one of the most important features of a good bar POS system.

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QSR Automations

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how ConnectSmart® Host revolutionizes the front-of-house experience. Boosting Efficiency and Sales ConnectSmart Host isn’t just about managing guests – it’s about optimizing the entire operation. Imagine what your managers could accomplish with a few extra hours per week.

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Xtra Chef

JULY 8, 2020

Recipe management software is quickly becoming a must-have for any restaurant operator who wants to gain quick and easy insight into plate costs. What is Recipe Management, and Why Do You Need It? But most importantly, what’s the solution for ongoing recipe management? Why Don’t More Restaurants Do Recipe Management?

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Maybe it’s organizing the walk-in, folding the napkins for the front of the house, or reworking the menus. As a restaurant owner or manager, sometimes you may need to jump in to help keep business running smoothly. What is restaurant operations management? How to improve restaurant operations management.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and New York City Emergency Management will work closely with JetBlue, United Airlines, and other carriers to coordinate travel for medical professionals who are selected to provide their services in the city’s time of need. Four Seasons New York: Housing Healthcare Pros.

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QSR Automations

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The latest e-book from Hospitality Technology, sponsored by QSR Automations, explores the relationship between kitchen display systems and a reliable, integrated, easy to use, and automated back of house — including challenges such as flexibility and barriers to implementation. However, there is room for even more growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We need to move back towards a staff supported by tech mentality. I’ve heard of restaurant leaders setting up multiple POS demos with shift managers or front-of-house staff. Three ways to ease the adversarial relationship between your staff and your technology. Some folks sense the uneasiness among their staff.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The staff is frustrated, the customers are annoyed, and don’t get us started on the back of the house! For the back-of-house, iPad POS ordering systems allow you to manage your inventory and workflows effortlessly. But, instead of the blissful sound of a well-run dining room and kitchen, you hear something else.

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Xtra Chef

JANUARY 14, 2021

From finding the right online ordering platform to making sanitization efforts in the front of house to preparing for socially distanced, in-house dining, the industry has had to make quick decisions in order to keep their businesses open. The key to optimizing the back office is through Accounts Payable (AP) automation.

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Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

Understanding how to master restaurant inventory management is an invaluable skill. Ultimately, your inventory impacts your bottom line, because how you manage your inventory determines your food cost. Understanding inventory management is a foundational step for running a profitable restaurant.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. So, the key to minimizing food waste that can eat into your profits is effective restaurant inventory management. What is Restaurant Inventory Management?

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PathSpot

JULY 16, 2024

Restaurants face safety challenges in their back-of-house (BOH) areas, including kitchens, refrigerators, and freezers. Compliance with HACCP regulatory standards is a must and key areas to address include staff training, maintaining personal hygiene standards, temperature management, and following safe food handling procedures.

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Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

But for many full-service restaurants, bars, and other venues that are all about the in-house experience, that meant getting more creative. In fact, there are a ton of tools and tricks that can help you recreate your in-house dining experience for customers at home. 2020 made restaurants rethink off-premise strategy.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 10, 2021

Today, Restaurant365 announced the acquisition of Compeat , a well-known provider of restaurant back office, workforce, and business intelligence software. While quite a few have taken advantage of our solutions recently, many restaurants have not had time to upgrade and consolidate their back-office systems yet. Two leaders uniting.

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Smart Systems Pro

APRIL 3, 2019

A restaurant management plan is your written strategy for how to get your restaurant to where you want it. This restaurant management plan is a tool that translates ideas (I should or I’ll try to) into action (I am). Benefits of a restaurant management plan. New ideas have very little value unless they are put into action.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Related: The Ultimate Guide to Using Self-Service Restaurant Kiosks #2) Kitchen Display Screens There is no reason why servers or order-takers need to write down customer requests and walk them back to the kitchen. Constantly measuring and managing usage takes time and attention to detail. What Is Restaurant Automation?

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QSR Automations

JANUARY 22, 2024

A key part of automating your restaurant is connecting your front and back of house; that’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in. Schedule a demo today and witness firsthand how ConnectSmart® can elevate your restaurant to unparalleled heights! Are you ready to seize the future of kitchen automation?

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

These back-of-house software systems have become indispensable for modern restaurants because they enhance profitability and simplify work for restaurant managers and kitchen staff. Chief among these restaurant management systems is a F&B management platform such as Apicbase. POS integration is essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

Chipotle's crew members can advance to a Restaurateur, the highest General Manager position, in as little as three and a half years, with average compensation of $100,000. "Chipotle It featured recruitment content and live sessions with Chipotle employees highlighting its benefits, career paths, cooking demos, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. Contactless ordering and payment involve a significant change in front-of-house operations for your guests and your staff. Yes, ordering and payment is important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. However, too many restaurants fall into the trap of promoting items with a low food cost and high margin. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. Make sure you have high-quality pictures of these items.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. So, the key to minimizing food waste that can eat into your profits is effective restaurant inventory management. What is Restaurant Inventory Management?

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Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and New York City Emergency Management will work closely with JetBlue, United Airlines, and other carriers to coordinate travel for medical professionals who are selected to provide their services in the city’s time of need. They use this hashtag to share stories of happiness on Instagram.

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Xtra Chef

APRIL 9, 2020

And other customers might not use the full value of the gift card on the first visit, so they’ll want to come back to use the remainder — giving you double the covers from one gift card sale. Why you should sell restaurant gift cards during COVID-19. Why you should sell restaurant gift cards during COVID-19. They’ve gone digital!

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Margin Edge

JULY 10, 2019

Ideally, restaurant management system software should speed up and automate that process. The right restaurant management software can actually free you from manual processes and provide up-to-date information needed to proficiently manage your restaurant. That’s changed with advances in technology and cloud computing.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Background. Eli’s Restaurant Group is a family of restaurants that’s called Connecticut home for more than two decades. With six restaurant locations and a catering arm, Eli’s Restaurant Group shares the vision that upscale American cuisine can be combined with a friendly, inviting atmosphere. “What should I charge for this?

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

With shrinking margins in 2024, restaurants will also begin exploring bringing delivery back in-house, perhaps steering existing customers away from 3rd party delivery platforms, which can be quite costly. Note: OneDine offers a built-in delivery platform, so you don’t have to manage a fleet of drivers).

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Deliverect

JANUARY 18, 2021

But for many full-service restaurants, bars, and other venues that are all about the in-house experience, that meant getting more creative. In fact, there are a ton of tools and tricks that can help you recreate your in-house dining experience for customers at home. 2020 made restaurants rethink off-premise strategy.

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Xtra Chef

MAY 13, 2020

However, we already know that the rise of take-out and delivery will limit front of house labor costs and other overhead expenses, placing an even greater emphasis on squeezing every last ounce of profit from your production. To operate efficiently, update the outdated, arduous process of AP management to match today’s reality.

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. Finally, we will explore the best alternatives to MarketMan, helping you decide which restaurant inventory management platform aligns best with your needs. It helps you track waste and theft to better control running costs.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

Leveraging your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) data allows you to gain more insight into your operations. Accurately tracking this data allows you to understand what areas of your restaurant operations need improvements, as well as where you can add more profit back to your bottom line. Read Part 1 here ).

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The Restaurant Expert

APRIL 3, 2019

A restaurant management plan is your written strategy for how to get your restaurant to where you want it. This restaurant management plan is a tool that translates ideas (I should or I’ll try to) into action (I am). Benefits of a restaurant management plan. New ideas have very little value unless they are put into action.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

When I found out about Restaurant365 — fully integrated accounting, back of the house, scheduling, everything — I couldn’t believe it existed. Bobbi Cheney, Regional Manager, Star Concessions. “ Every day, we go above and beyond to make sure that you feel supported and know that we are here to help your business succeed.

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