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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

Culinary Cues

Now, if the guest wants a particular “special vegetable” then, of course we charge, but to leave a protein source on the plate as a stand-alone, is not what we do. [] APPETIZERS ARE NOT A FULL MEAL Appetizers that are increased in size to increase the plate charge defeats the experience of dining. Not necessary!

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TO A CHEF – SIMPLE ISN’T EASY

Culinary Cues

Simple takes focus, understanding, commitment to consistency, passion, and great sources for ingredients that come from those with the same level of commitment. Why is it then that so many places make lousy coffee, and a few produce a beverage that is comforting, exciting, and memorable?

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How Restaurant Reservation Software Can Help with Reopening in 2021

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However, guest safety is still a top priority and many restaurant are turning to restaurant reservation software to navigate the tricky business of fully reopening their dining rooms. While restaurant reservation software is becoming essential to reopening, the technology is still new to many restaurateurs.

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Surprising Ways that Tech Can Help Evolve Your Restaurant

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After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. Audience management software can also aggregate data from all sources like Yelp!, It’s a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant.

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10 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

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After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory.

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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan [with Sample]

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A good operator looks back on their Business Plan on a monthly or quarterly basis to gauge where they are in terms,” says Mark Moeller, president, and owner of The Recipe of Success , a national restaurant consulting firm. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Advanced Networking Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

Cloud services are another key component, offering a way to store, manage, and analyze large volumes of data from various sources, such as sales, inventory, and customer preferences. At the core, these solutions include high-speed internet, ensuring all digital operations run smoothly and without interruption.