7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. There are plenty of good reasons to take inventory on a regular basis: Your restaurant can avoid running out of a key ingredient mid-service. Inventory Basics.

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Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

One study found that internal employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of restaurant sales. There are all kinds of different types of restaurant theft, ranging from food and inventory, theft at the register and checkout counter, external grease theft, time theft and employee product theft.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Inventory stock changed significantly. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. In the near future, we’ll look at printed menus the way we look back at newspapers today.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 508

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Deploying RFID for Supply Chain Traceability.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 454

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With the pandemic still impacting restaurant’s and the foodservice supply chain, operators are looking for any ways to cut costs while ensuring their customers don’t notice. Utilize Back-of-House Technology. This includes labor and inventory. Standardize Recipes. Pay Attention to Utilities.

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Back of House Inventory Food Supply Technology 493

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Traceability Is Essential.

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Food Safety Operations Food Supply Food 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

Business begins at the endpoint, especially in food service and hospitality. As well, pick-up lockers located away from in-room dining could allow guests to pick up food without human contact. As a new normal emerges, it will be more important than ever to elevate the dining experience with experiences that are personal and delightful.

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Back of House Front of House Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering 568

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

AI-based robots cook your food and deliver meals on time without missing a beat. You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. But before we learn more about it, here is a quick recap of what AI and ML are.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 528

ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, you will learn: The five most important restaurant costs to track and manage Easy strategies for controlling food costs and labor costs Tactics to save money without hurting your guest experience Lets start with the big picture and learn where your money is actually going.

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Operations Email Marketing Food Supply Seasonal Menu 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.

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Franchise Franchising 2022 Fast Casual 492

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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Supplies Food Supply Front of House Fast Casual 414

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2020

I own a restaurant supplies delivery service and a month ago we were faced with a warehouse full of food and perishables and massive orders that were suddenly cancelled. Orders began to rush in and soon Beto & Son was able to hire back 20 members of their staff and hope revealed itself for Julian and his father.

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Food Supply Mobile Ordering Supplies Back of House 473

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. Kitchen operations. Dining room procedures. Staff Management.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Do you lose money due to food waste? An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

restaurants wasting between 22 to 33 billion pounds of food each year, every improvement in operational efficiency is an essential contribution to preventing waste and reducing loss. Many restaurant managers have already moved to digital food safety programs that give them visibility into the state of their assets across multiple locations.

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Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

We’ll show you how to deliver food and offer takeout while maximizing profits. Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? How do you market food delivery and takeout? Will you hire in-house drivers, use third party drivers, or cross train your front-of-house (FOH) staff to double as drivers ?

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Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. Online ordering and delivery apps.

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2025 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Supply chains, while showing more stability, are fraught with uncertainty. The food service industry is forecast to reach $1 trillion in sales this year. We’re seeing younger buyers investing in dining experiences that blend food, convenience, and atmosphere with their values as shoppers.

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2025 Fast Casual Food Customer Experience 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

When thinking about the future of the dining experience post COVID, it is easy to get caught focusing on things like digital only self-service, sci-fi-like drone food delivery and taking pills or shakes instead of food. Almost more than any other sector, we’ve seen this in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2024

There are a number of proven strategies for being proactive about possible supply chain shortages including menu optimization, building partnerships and LTO maximization. Creating a limited time offer that utilizes ingredients that are already in the kitchen to maximize sales without adding other ingredients to your supply.

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Supplies Seasonal Menu Retail Food Supply 427

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

When hiring restaurant accountants, your primary consideration should be those who understand the complexity of the food and beverage industry—both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations and management. This number is essential because it helps you determine the price of your food and beverages.

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Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. These challenges pose the potential for inventory constraints, menu price increases, delays in service and more, impacting not only the hours restaurants can stay open but also the capacity at which they can operate.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Employee Relations 474

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

ChowNow

MAY 22, 2024

Running a profitable restaurant isn’t just about selling more food or serving more diners; it’s also about efficient inventory management. Know what you spend Successful restaurants know that tracking food costs is crucial. Know what you spend Successful restaurants know that tracking food costs is crucial.

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Inventory Management Management Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Remember just saying thank you or giving a pat on the back isn’t enough. For front of house workers set goals on the number of turnovers of tables or good reviews. For back of house set goals on the time it takes to get food to the pass and out to customers. Don’t just give them a thanks or a high five.

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Management Management Back of House Customer Service 417

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2023

Inventory management becomes a breeze with AI-driven tools that assist in supply chain forecasting. " Beyond the back office, AI is revolutionizing in-app customer service, especially in mobile apps. ." " Beyond the back office, AI is revolutionizing in-app customer service, especially in mobile apps.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Back of House Mobile Ordering 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. labor costs at 3 percent.

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Fast Casual Food Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 251

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. What costs do you focus on?

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License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 20, 2020

However, in the wake of COVID-19, restaurants are leaning into alternative ways to move inventory, keep staff working, and delight their guests by focusing on delivery and takeout. Restaurant status by state Off-premise consumption of your restaurant’s food is the silver lining for your business during this otherwise dark time.

Delivery 366

Delivery Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 366

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Table of Contents.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Your inventory is one aspect to keep track of to avoid overordering. If you’re opening a new restaurant or branch, plan your initial inventory carefully.

Food Truck 397

Food Truck Customer Service Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 397

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The modern Kitchen Display System (KDS) will be more interactive to increase operational efficiencies and improve quality of food for the chefs and their teams. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here. – Tim McLaughlin, Founder & CEO, GoTab. "We

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. While it’s no easy task, the tools needed to create clean environments for preparing and serving food and making smart decisions on resource management exist. Understand Your Supply. The result: peace of mind. Use Efficient Equipment.

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Management Management Waste Sustainability 297

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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Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370