Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

If you want to build an understanding and even a level of competence with a variety of specific skill sets then clubs, resorts, and hotels may be the only place where that can happen. [] VOLUME: A very busy, well-branded restaurant might generate 5of 6 million in annual sales, where a club or hotel can easy boast four or five times that volume.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 430

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. The nuts and bolts of restaurant inventory management. Inventory tracking also includes product transfers between stores.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

When it comes to restaurant inventory, there are a lot of moving pieces. On any given day, you may be receiving multiple food and beverage shipments from different vendors, farmers, or distributors. Understanding how to master restaurant inventory management is an invaluable skill. Set up your POS to track restaurant inventory.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. What is Restaurant Inventory Management? Sitting Inventory.

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Inventory Management Management Waste 103

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this article, we delve into the anticipated restaurant and menu trends for 2024 and explore how technology, particularly advanced point-of-sale (POS) solutions, can enable restaurateurs to ride the wave of these trends successfully.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

Menu engineering is a top-down approach to increasing revenue while Actual versus Theoretical (AvT) – tracking the difference between theoretical food costs and actual food costs – is a bottom-up approach to controlling costs. Create More Profitable Menus with Menu Engineering. Prioritize Accurate Recipe Costing.

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Waste Food Supply Point of Sale Inventory 187

Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. What is Restaurant Inventory Management? Sitting Inventory.

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Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

Your sales or guest count for the day are great examples of lagging KPIs: they’ve happened and can’t be changed. By knowing the GCA today, you can train your team to increase sales and thus have an impact on the lagging KPI of sales for that day. What the Hell is a KPI? Think of it like air: you need it to live.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Bar 435

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you keeping a close eye on your beer, wine, & liquor inventory costs? Operators who calculate their cost of sales add 2–10% to their bottom line. It also has one of the most complex stock lists. Because liquor, wine, and beer have such wildly varying prices, it pays to keep tight controls on ordering and inventory.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You can use back-office restaurant technology to support a positive guest experience in areas such as payment, inventory and food costs, and staff scheduling. During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants implemented new safety measures designed to encourage social distancing and limit points of contact.

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Customer Experience Technology Mobile Ordering Inventory 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size. Inventory stock changed significantly. Restaurants have responded to capture more off-premises sales by improving digital menus, whether found in-app, through a Google search or on store screens. When the pandemic hit, many restaurants focused on expenses.

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

If your restaurant is emerging from survival mode to a break-even point or even slight profitability, it is important to reevaluate and tune up the largest expense for your restaurant: your restaurant prime cost. Your CoGS is made up of the products you purchase to make the menu items you sell. Restaurant prime cost overview.

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MBB Hospitality

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It is common knowledge that restaurant management consists of many different moving parts, but not everyone thinks about what role beverage management plays in this industry. With recent trends showing a major rise in beverage purchases, customers are looking for unique and interesting ways to consume a mid-morning or afternoon indulgence.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Especially in uncertain times, an important factor in decisions about how to operate your restaurant is your break-even point. Essentially, your break-even point is what sales you need for a certain period of time to not lose money, or “break even.” How to Determine If You Should Trim Menu Offerings.

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Point of Sale Delivery License Inventory 158

MBB Hospitality

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

It is common knowledge that restaurant management consists of many different moving parts, but not everyone thinks about what role beverage management plays in this industry. With recent trends showing a major rise in beverage purchases, customers are looking for unique and interesting ways to consume a mid-morning or afternoon indulgence.

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Beverage Management Management Point of Sale 52

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Every customer who orders from your restaurant takes a look at your menu, making it one of the most important pieces of your restaurant marketing. With this visibility, restaurant menu engineering provides a huge opportunity to grow your profits and ensure a great customer experience. Getting started with menu engineering.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Many suppliers also offer expert advice on menu planning, cost-saving strategies, and industry knowledge that can help you navigate the complexities of opening for guests. Different types of suppliers for restaurants Depending on your restaurant’s format and menu, there are several different restaurant suppliers with which you will work.

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Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. We’ll explore software for inventory management, restaurant payment and billing, food delivery, dashboards, restaurant onboarding, reservation management, and ERP systems.

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Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants. By laminating menus or placing them in reusable casings, you not only extend the life of the menu but also eliminate the constant need for paper replacements. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Knowing how to manage restaurant inventory is essential for a healthy business, no matter if you have one location or several. Running a successful restaurant isn’t just selling menu items and fulfilling orders – it’s also about controlling the amount of product that you have in the restaurant, daily, weekly, and monthly.

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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. Let’s Start With the Why.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Create a Menu. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.) For instance, you may need to proactively adjust your labor to meet a seasonal drop in sales, or plan for the best time to spend cash on any needed maintenance or upgrades. Cost out your menu items and recipes.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 22, 2021

There are many restaurant data points that can help you see beyond the buzz of the day-to-day of a restaurant and get a glimpse at the health of your business. Having access to data about your restaurant can inform your decisions about operations, staffing, menu changes, and long-term strategy. Let’s dive in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The most ordered menu item of 2020 came from South Carolina chain, New York City Pizza, and its “New York” thin-crust pizza. This edition of MRM Research Roundup features top trends for 2020, how 2020 changed food and the year's top wines. Top Restaurant Trends. BentoBox released its comprehensive 2020 Restaurant Trend Report.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2019

With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs in restaurants can be extremely challenging. Your food costs and your inventory are big budget line items. Closely Manage Your Inventory: conduct daily and weekly reports of food inventory. Automate Manual Processes: forecast sales year-round.

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Food Inventory Point of Sale Waste 99

Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

Upgrading to a handheld point-of-sale device will save your servers valuable time when taking guest orders. Or perhaps experimenting with using QR codes, which are a great option for customers to view the menu, order, and pay from their cell phone. Create a winter menu. Add warmth and ambience with fireplaces and heaters.

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Outdoor Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Dine-in 148

Restaurant365

JUNE 24, 2020

This requires not only increasing total sales, but also reducing costs. While these are not optimal times in the restaurant industry, there are tactics you can implement now to both increase sales and optimize your controllable costs. An advanced, restaurant-specific inventory management system can identify pricing errors.

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Point of Sale POS Inventory Employee Relations 78

BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This is because CoGS are measured by inventory count rather than individual dishes or drinks. CoGS is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. The cost of goods sold is also referred to as the “cost of sales.” Cost of goods sold (CoGS) includes all the costs and expenses related to the making of the menu item.

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Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply Seasonal Menu 52

Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2021

Not only can your food cost help you better understand your restaurant group’s budget, but it can also drive your menu pricing and inventory control at all your locations. It helps you make data-driven decisions about your menu, and ensure you are taking every opportunity to maximize your profits.

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Food Inventory Point of Sale Waste 78

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Doing so will give you a sense of the market gap that needs filling.

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License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 23, 2024

An existing restaurant also has an established cash flow, as well as a system in place for managing inventory, staffing, and running the kitchen. You’re also taking on an existing concept, menu, and potentially a location that may need renovation. You likely won’t need to invest in equipment, furniture, permits , and build-out costs.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 20, 2021

For instance, by leveraging restaurant-specific software that integrates with your point of sale (POS) system, you can ensure all managers and above have access to robust data about sales, labor, and food costs. Smart ordering or smart prep suggestions, based on forecasted sales, can help minimize over-ordering or over-prepping.

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Operations Leadership Point of Sale Cash Management 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

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