Sling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? What Is Back Of House (BOH)?

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Front of House Back of House FOH BOH 88

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). The restaurant tech industry is growing, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Sling

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It’s vital to get it just right in order to set the best tone for your business going forward. Our experts have created a list of proven grand opening ideas for small businesses that will help you get the word out and host the best event possible. Grand Opening Ideas For Small Businesses. 6) Pass Out Flyers.

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Small Business Social Media Advertising Events 148

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. This restaurant was their house, and they had a handle on how the house was doing. That was it!

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 442

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue: the National Restaurant Association finds that off-premises dining continues to happen much more frequently than before, with 66% of consumers more likely to order takeout in 2023 than they were before the pandemic. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

One fact about the restaurant business stands out to me – something I have always appreciated: the kitchen is the great equalizer. So, no matter what their journey has been like; no matter their heritage, race, gender, education level, or portfolio of beliefs – this is a business of unity in purpose.

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Front of House Back of House Food Order Seasonal Menu 427

Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

At first glance, it might seem that the purpose of food lockers is to provide fast, secure order pickup for busy students and guests. Challenge: Keep track of mobile orders and reduce lines at the counter At Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., But that’s just the beginning.

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Mobile Ordering Café Ordering 2025 94

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

While large foodservice suppliers are maximizing revenue by accurately forecasting demand and supply needs, small businesses are still anxious about making a move. Many manufacturers, suppliers, and local restaurants are worried about the cost or difficulty of introducing demand planning into their business. Table of Contents.

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Small Business Supplies Food Supply Technology 78

Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

A good option for small restaurants is Culinary Agents , where you can find line cooks, bakers, and even bartenders in your area. On top of hiring challenges, the last thing you need is the headache of ordering your wholesale supplies. Instawork lets you easily fill specific positions. Craigslist. Looking to hire a manager?

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Back of House Hiring Recruiting Website Management 78

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The anxiety building up to a full house in the hotel packed with a series of food events has made it impossible to relax. Well, here we go. I haven’t slept much at all over the past few days and certainly won’t until the weekend is over. The preparation has been mind boggling, now we just have to execute. Things looked good.

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Front of House Back of House Seating Food Truck 397

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle. Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Not necessary!

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Fine Dining Food Truck Back of House Pricing 389

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2023

Small-medium sized business owners may not fully grasp how important technology is due to a lack of knowledge and experience. Digital transformation, while perhaps initially difficult for restaurant owners, specifically small to medium-sized businesses, is the only way to get ahead and survive. At least not entirely.

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Front of House Back of House Small Business Technology 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. Throughout my decades of working with restaurant and small business owners, these are four areas I always speak with clients about so they can be successful in their roles. Don’t just give them a thanks or a high five.

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Management Management Back of House Customer Service 166

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. You need to keep your operations running smoothly – also so you stay in business.

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Back of House 2021 Front of House Cash Management 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We also looked to see if the number of items ordered per receipt has stayed the same: they didn't. Guests are ordering fewer items and paying more for them. Either diners have switched to ordering the more expensive items off the menu, or we're seeing very strong inflation of prices on menus. Make small menu price adjustments.

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Tip Distribution 2021 2019 Cash Management 370

Focus POS

MARCH 31, 2021

5 Ways Restaurants with Online Ordering are More Successful. . Due to the pandemic, businesses across all industries have implemented online ordering capabilities in order to keep business booming despite in-house capacity limits or even complete shutdowns. Customers are busy. Increased Revenue.

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Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Back of House 99

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence. Get and Stay Healthy ??

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2022

In the back of the house, rampant inflation and ongoing supply chain disruptions are cutting into margins. Simultaneously, staffing is an urgent and ongoing front-of-house concern. Until now, the restaurant industry has operated on outdated, analog technology like faxed orders and invoices in the mail.

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Front of House Back of House Food Supply Supplies 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Just as the pandemic fueled digital transformation via no-contact delivery apps, QR code menus, and digital ordering, restaurants challenged by lack of staffing will likely turn to technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to alleviate pain points. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 211

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

It’s a family-owned business, combining more than 60 years of entrepreneurial experience to serve its city. We had the pleasure of chatting with one of the restaurants' partners, Mark Crumpton, to discover how adopting 7shifts as their labor-management platform has helped their business adapt. They're almost spot-on…” says Crumpton.

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Front of House Point of Sale Back of House Franchise 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Borrower-friendly implementation of statutory exemptions from loan forgiveness reduction based on rehiring by June 30.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Guest experience is more important than ever as a likely recession increases competition for business. Guest experience is more important than ever as a likely recession increases competition for business. Labor will not go back to pre-pandemic levels and controlling labor costs will be crucial to maintaining profitability.

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2023 Technology Back of House Customer Experience 212

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Restaurants are constantly busy, which means communication is key to make sure the experience for customers is top of the line. In a busy restaurant atmosphere, shouting out orders in the kitchen or needing to speak with someone in the front of the house can slow communication and the orders getting out to the customers.

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Customer Service Front of House Communication Kitchen Safety 110

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. On the other hand, skimping on ingredients increases the likelihood that a guest won't come back – and may even tell others not to do the same. Table of Contents.

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Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams.

Technology 225

Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 225

Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What we saw less of was the fun stuff like robotic cooks and waiters, AI-powered ordering systems, and drone delivery, as the industry focussed on getting through a tough year. What’s in store for 2021? Takeout is king.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 148

7 Shifts

MAY 2, 2023

Along with her partner, Félix Meana, Button took a microscope to the structure of her business and how her team got paid. But first, Katie shared with us her unique path through the restaurant business. "I And I was cooking on the side to get me through my studies, for fun.

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Front of House Back of House Insurance Seasonal Menu 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Throughout her career, Ellen Linardi has been driven by the passion to build products that help small businesses hold their own against big companies.That desire fueled the Global Head of Product for Clover and her team to help restaurant owners struggling during the pandemic pivot operations and compete in the now digital-first world.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 245

Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What we saw less of was the fun stuff like robotic cooks and waiters, AI-powered ordering systems, and drone delivery, as the industry focussed on getting through a tough year. What’s in store for 2021? Takeout is king.

Online Ordering 146

Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 146

Apicbase

APRIL 11, 2024

Having the best POS system and a constant flow of customers might seem like a sure path to success, but without proper back-of-house management, your restaurants have little chance of making real money. That tool is back office software for restaurants. Below, we discuss restaurant back office software and its benefits.

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Operations Back of House Allergens Front of House 52

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

When the order is placed the cooking is almost instantaneous. . Add this to an onslaught of orders coming in a breakfast crunch time and you can see how easy it would be for a cook to get frazzled. . There are cooks and there are cooks – each has his or her list of responsibilities, required skills, and bag of tricks.

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Back of House Dine-in Restaurant Law Ordering 518

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. For your restaurant, that means competition. How will you be getting more diners to eat your food this year?

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Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. Henry is ready to order some dinner. He visits your restaurant’s app and orders his favorite dish on the menu. He visits your restaurant’s app and orders his favorite dish on the menu. He receives an estimated wait time for his order of 45 minutes. Let’s come back to Henry.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

7 Shifts

APRIL 12, 2023

But before we dive in, Kelly told us how she got into the restaurant business. "My We were doing a little R&D because we thought maybe we'd open a small cocktail bar highlighting mezcal. We both studied and participated in the program, and then we came back to DC and we found our first location. We learned pretty quickly.

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Back of House Front of House Small Business 2023 195

7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, and business closures make it next to impossible to generate pre-coronavirus revenue numbers. From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how.

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Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300