SpotOn

OCTOBER 14, 2024

That means many point-of-sale system functions can be completed from anywhere you have cell reception or WiFi, allowing operators to access reports, change menus, and monitor inventory management on the go. Marketing and loyalty tools, websites, online ordering, and delivery are all different line items that are sometimes bundled together.

POS

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

Other bars and restaurants tout the benefits of increased safety and cleanliness (more on that below). Of course, it’s essential for most businesses to accept cash payments in some situations. This fosters customer loyalty and allows restaurants to gather valuable data and insights to inform their business strategies.

2025

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

The right POS setup can make it easier to take orders, manage staff, track sales, and keep customers happy. Instead, the system offers customers a cash discount, helping you protect your profit margins and reduce operating costswithout compromising on service. Key Features to Look For : Cloud-based systems for remote management.

POS

Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

Cloud-Based POS Systems are transforming how restaurants operate by enabling remote management, faster updates, and seamless integration with other tools. From streamlining orders to managing inventory and staff, these systems provide the tools restaurant owners need to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond.

POS

Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

A well-designed POS system improves restaurant operations by streamlining order management, speeding up transactions, and delivering real-time insights that help optimize every aspect of the business. A modern POS system is more than just a cash register – it’s the operational hub of your restaurant. Want to know more?

POS

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

The craft beer industry is evolving fast, and breweries are under pressure to serve more customers, manage inventory in real time, and keep operations lean. A POS for a brewery needs to be able to handle services not normally offered by standard bar/restaurant POS systems. Categorize bar tabs by credit card or by a customer’s name.

Brewery

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

From food trucks to big-time breweries, a POS system is a must-have to accept credit and debit payments and offer more than just basic cash transactions. Casual restaurants, bars, and breweries may look to systems that split-checks and handle parties of various sizes, sell merchandise, and aid with employee management and scheduling.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Escoffier is aiding restaurant owners and managers by preparing qualified candidates ready for engaged employment. Loyalty is a huge factor now as guests desire rewards and perks for sticking with a favorite small business, and repeat customers are keeping many restaurants going. Customer habits have also shifted after the pandemic.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Whether you run a quick-service café or a full-service restaurant, switching to an iPad POS system in 2025 can streamline everything from order-taking to inventory management. Simplified management : Automates inventory tracking and staff scheduling. The benefits extend to the bar as well. The benefits are undeniable.

POS

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 13, 2025

In the competitive world of hospitality, your point-of-sale (POS) system is more than a cash register—it’s the heartbeat of your operation. A cloud POS solution removes this burden with: Automatic software updates Lower hardware requirements Reduced reliance on in-house IT It’s scalable, cost-effective, and easier to manage long-term.

POS

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. Should you go for a more expensive POS system with higher customization for your table management or a less expensive restaurant POS system that integrates with important software you need?

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

We’ve reimagined our drive-thru model, introduced new kitchen technology to improve throughput, and strengthened our loyalty program to keep customers engaged. This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics.

Mobile Ordering

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 9, 2025

Paperchase Senior Account Manager Ruhel Ahmed discusses the nuance of labor costs: “This metric includes employer payroll tax and management salaries. Senior Account Manager Ruhel Ahmed discusses this category: this would include your other income such as space rental, interest income, etc.

Hospitality

The Restaurant Group

MAY 6, 2025

Youll know if Taco Tuesdays bring in cash or kill your food cost analysis. Operations and Inventory Data Want to stop throwing cash in the trash? Thats inventory management analytics and food cost analysis at work. This leads to less waste, lower food costs, and better restaurant expense management. Less trash, more cash.

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features trends in off-premise, coffee wars, the AI lifeline, the return of lunch, and how teens spend their dollars. Three-quarters of delivery customers value tech-enabled ordering and payments.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of how restaurants are a saving grace for malls, the economic impact of Taylor Swift in town, and how influential reviews can be. Inflation (or the increased costs of goods and services) is still a top pain point for operators (15 percent).

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. Bringing Back Brand Loyalty : To keep customers coming back, operators are reframing the idea of value in their loyalty programs.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

And while the pressures of the pandemic continue, customer loyalty can play a role in whether or not restaurants will sink or swim. Below, we’ll explore three steps to building relationships and an effective customer loyalty program. It’s no secret among bar and restaurant owners that customer experience is key.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash. US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills.

Bar

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

2021

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. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 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. Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). Best practices for calculating cash flow. Socialincs, Inc.,

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. ” Tyga Bites Launches.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 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. Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). Best practices for calculating cash flow. Socialincs, Inc.,

Webinar

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. This sentiment was most prevalent with millennials, with 43 percent reporting an increase in loyalty.

2020

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.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 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. Checklist app automates daily food safety and operational task management as well as regular maintenance and audit procedures. ” The BOHA!

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Restaurants will always be popular for date nights, and restaurants with bars will always attract the thirsty. Reduce theft.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Space is limited, so click here to register.

Kitchen Safety

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. How profitable is a bar?

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We have historically and continue to offer competitive pay, thorough training programs, flexible hours and a fun work environment so that we can continue to staff our locations as we grow. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Smart Bar USA Founder Barry Fieldman.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Alternative service styles for hot bars and salad bars. PathSpot, creator of a real-time hand hygiene management system that protects against the threat and spread of illness with a hand scanner that tracks handwashing frequency and effectiveness, announced the closing of $6.5 Increasing grab-and-go meal options.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The study, conducted with third-party research firm YouGov, examined people’s preferences around hotel restaurants and bars, uncovering that F&B holds quite a bit of weight. Loyalty rewards for their restaurants and bars: Almost 1 in 3 (32 percent). ” Building Loyalty. ” Building Loyalty.

Travel

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.

2022

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully.

Inventory

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully.

Inventory