7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.

Training

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 22, 2025

The menu keeps things simple with pulled pork, burgers, and smoked turkey sandwiches served in a casual, diner-like setting. Manning’s also offers family-style meals that work well for groups, giving diners a chance to try more of the menu. The menu includes ribs, turkey legs, and smoked sausage, all cooked low and slow.

Back of House

SpotOn

JANUARY 15, 2025

According to a Gallup poll, guests only look at your menu for 109 seconds before ordering. Menu engineering uses real data to show you which items are the most profitable and should be your main focus. See how your menu items are performing with our free menu engineering worksheet. What is menu engineering?

Menu

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

The right restaurant newsletter doesnt just share updates; it keeps customers invested in your brand, your menu, and your next move. Its your chance to turn casual diners into consistent regulars, promote new menu items before they even hit the table, and build a real sense of community around your restaurant.

Email Marketing

SpotOn

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While bars sell alcoholic drinks, a high-margin menu item, crafting a profitable bar menu is paramount. Through menu engineering and reporting from your bar POS system , you can determine what's selling and what's not. Next, it's time for a menu refresh. Pizza Pizza is a crowd-pleaser.

Bar

ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

The right promotion at the right time can reignite business, whether that means a packed dining room on a slow weekday or reconnecting with loyal customers who havent ordered in a while. Are you trying to increase your direct online ordering ? Only use this deal on menu items that cost you very little to produce.

Ordering

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The tool from the East Coast vegan chain — a digital take on a split-flap mechanical display that appears on its website and in the chain’s ordering app — estimates the amounts of water, land, CO2, and oil saved by eating vegan burgers. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating.

Sustainability

ChowNow

APRIL 11, 2025

From managing reservations at the host stand or firing orders straight to the kitchen from table side, tablets are changing the way restaurants run. Its going to get dropped, splashed with sauce, and maybe knocked off the bar by a customers pursethats just part of the deal.

Front of House

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Customer Insights : Track orders, dietary preferences, and trends. Improves Operations : Smarter inventory and menu management.

POS

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By combining various tools like ordering, payments, and management systems into one cohesive platform, restaurants can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and create a more seamless experience for both staff and guests. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

Operations

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

Choosing the best POS system for bars in 2025 is essential for streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and maximizing profits. A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Lacking pre-authorization and bar tabs.

POS

EATER

MAY 28, 2025

. | Courtesy of Sabine Caf Rich Fox of Sabine in Seattle says leaning more casual has helped his bottom line A version of this post originally appeared on May 28, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

Seating

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2025

From loyalty retention to order accuracy to app reviews, cross-functional collaboration is what transforms guest expectations into business outcomes. For example, reward frequency with early access to new menu items. And a streamlined back-end order management system means fewer order errors and faster throughput.

Loyalty Program

ChowNow

MAY 16, 2025

If your site is clunky, hard to navigate, or missing basic features like a prominent online ordering button, your potential customer will bounce because diners have little to no tolerance for friction or confusion when theyre looking for food. 77% of diners visit a restaurants website before they dine in or order takeout or delivery.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

2025

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Zero-waste, high-fiber snack bars Food What operators should know about ancient grains Sponsored content from our partner Furmano’s on Jul. Here are some of the best ways you can use ancient grains on your menu. This post is sponsored by Furmano’s food menu trends Menu Want breaking news at your fingertips?

Operations

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 19, 2025

Located off Interstate 65, it serves from a walk-up window in a gas station parking lot, offering a menu packed with barbecue staples and Southern favorites. While the focus is on barbecue, the menu also includes items like fried shrimp and rib-eye steak, giving customers more to choose from.

Back of House

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

One pro we know tested a cook with a plate this order challenge under a timer. Give them a week of shadowing seasoned staff, clear checklists like Greet tables in 2 minutes or Check orders before they leave the pass, and a full menu rundownspecials included. Online ordering speeds up takeout with fewer mix-ups.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This has led to many perks for consumers, such as reduced wait times, contactless ordering, and more personalized offers and rewards. The market is influenced by evolving consumer lifestyles, the growth of digital ordering, and consumer demand for convenient and affordable dining. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The primary response was menu price increases, with nearly 61 percent of respondents adjusting prices to cope with the new reality. However, the industry has renewed optimism, driven by the adoption of digital and mobile ordering, menu creativity and heightened expectations around AI.

Franchising

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2025

The list is based on online reviews, local opinions, and overall popularity across the state. The portions are generous, and the menu includes sandwiches and plates served with sides like coleslaw, baked beans, and fried okra. Whether you’re from the area or just passing through, good barbecue is always part of the experience.

Back of House

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 18, 2025

27 – Eli’s Bar-B-Que Source: Eli’s Bar-B-Que Eli’s Bar-B-Que in Dunedin is a small, family-owned BBQ stand that has earned loyal fans through its simple setup and focus on flavor. With its no-frills charm and focus on quality, Eli’s Bar-B-Que stands out as one of Florida’s most respected BBQ spots. #26

Back of House

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 30, 2025

This discussion will provide a roadmap for mastering the art of accounting in the world of restaurants and bars. Key Takeaways Understanding hospitality accounting is crucial for efficiency, profitability, and making informed business decisions in restaurants and bars. But, why is this so crucial to your business’s success?

Bar

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days for restaurants and bars, as fans gather to enjoy the game, food, and drinks with friends and family. Design Team-Inspired Menus Add some fun to your menu by creating special dishes or drinks that represent each of the competing teams.

Social Media

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Whether you’re connecting loyalty programs, online ordering, or inventory tools, open APIs make it possible to tailor your POS to match your exact operational needs. Custom icons allow employees to communicate better with guests regarding menu item ingredients.

POS

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 28, 2025

Service is fast and friendly, with an easy ordering process and generous portions. The menu includes both classic BBQ plates and creative sandwiches, using ingredients that are prepared with care and attention to detail. The smoked wings are a standout, marinated and cooked low and slow before being finished to order.

Fast Casual

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

Is it more foot traffic, increased online orders, or heightened brand awareness? How to Track Your Campaigns Success Watch for More Online Orders or Visits Monitor your sales and reservation numbers during and after the campaign to gauge impact. Clear goals will guide your strategy.

Influencer

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As a step further, offering a flexible menu catered to solo diners – with smaller portions to reduce food waste and allow the diner to taste more dishes – provides waiters with an additional opportunity to make personalized recommendations specific to these menu offerings. Cuisine type?

Customer Experience

Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

From streamlining orders to managing inventory and staff, these systems provide the tools restaurant owners need to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. Improved Efficiency: Faster order processing, reduced errors, and better table turnover. Data Insights: Real-time data helps optimize staffing, menu adjustments, and inventory.

POS

Lavu

JULY 3, 2025

This includes ringing up sales, tracking, and ordering. A typical POS system is broken down into several different components, such as those relating to the keyboards, bar code scanners, small printers, touch-screen monitors and cash drawers. Fixing technical SEO issues can help customers discover and order them online more easily.

POS

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Prevent food waste to cut costs Food waste is a common and expensive issue for restaurants and bars. Another way to reduce food waste in restaurants and bars is to partner with local food banks or charities to donate excess food instead of just throwing it away. and then divide that by the total revenue generated by the restaurant.

Loyalty Program

Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

While menu pricing and food costs are critical factors, there are often overlooked opportunities that can significantly boost the bottom line. Optimizing the Bar Program with Digital Tools Beverages, especially alcoholic ones, offer some of the highest profit margins in the restaurant industry.

Loyalty Program

Web Diner

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Ever wonder why that craft cocktail at your local bar seems irresistible, or why you always end up ordering that premium coffee drink when you meant to get regular brew? It’s not just your cravings calling the shotsit’s menu psychology at work. A bar tested this theory. ” The result? ” The result?

Menu

SpotOn

MARCH 24, 2025

Moore had marketing experience, but now he was figuring out how to run a restaurant with a full bar, regular events, online ordering, and a large patio. Moore programmed modifiers into his restaurant POS to speed up the ordering process. Enter Michelle King, SpotOn Hospitality Specialist. 

Front of House

SpotOn

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last several years, QR order and pay has gone from being a fringe technology to a widely used solution for restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries. Fine-tune your serving style What happens after a guest scans a QR code and places their order? Do you only want to replace physical menus with with QR code menus?

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Restaurant & Bar Inventory in 3 Easy Steps 1. Automated Order Management Lavu automates order processes with features like dual pricing and kitchen display integration. Dual pricing lets restaurants set different rates for in-house dining and delivery orders while keeping inventory in sync.

Inventory

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Today, driving positive customer feedback via online channels is now equally as important as having a great location. While the ways we order and dine may have changed, the reasons people choose a restaurant haven’t. These core elements never go out of style. Delivering on these basics is what keeps customers coming back.

Loyalty Program