PathSpot

APRIL 1, 2024

This blog post explores different approaches in which hotel restaurants can successfully achieve these pivotal objectives. Utilizing digital solutions for food safety allows for continuous monitoring of storage conditions, automatic alerts for temperature variations, and digital checklists for daily safety inspections.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over. Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 22, 2021

In this blog, we cover five simple tips for promoting your custom restaurant app. In this blog, we cover five simple tips for promoting your custom restaurant app. One of the most powerful tactics for getting your diners to download your app is to provide an incentive. Run an app only promotion.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

To ensure he delivered on the safety standards he set for his restaurant and guests, Logan utilized 7shifts to make his staff aware of the required steps they needed to take before coming to work. “I The 1894 Lodge , a culinary and communal staple in rural New Washington, Indiana, places a special emphasis on its history.

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OneDine

MARCH 10, 2024

OneDine’s OTG (On The Go) tablet is being utilized by Dave & Buster’s for tableside ordering and check-out while also allowing for the sale and reload of the Dave & Buster’s Power Cards right from the game floor. The post OneDine Named Dave & Buster’s Vendor Partner of the Year appeared first on OneDine.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In our last restaurant technology blog, we discussed COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the growth and development of AI voice technology and how it was quickly modernizing the drive-thru operations as we know it (1). This is where AI powered cameras will come in handy. This is where AI powered cameras will come in handy.

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Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You’ve spent time, money, and a lot of effort to get your restaurant off the ground. Every day you go to work hoping and expecting to see more actual diners inside your restaurant excited to sample your menu. But even though you have great food and superb services, the people just aren’t there. What do you do? Create a Nextdoor Business Page.

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Restaurant Engine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

You know your restaurant needs to leverage the tremendous power of social media, and you may utilize some platforms. This article examines why the best restaurants have these four social media accounts and how you can harness their power for your business. #1: You may also be trying to use multiple platforms.

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OneDine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With this extended battery capacity, servers can confidently leverage this tablet to drop at tables for guest payment and engagement all days without worrying about their tablets running out of power. Even when power is depleted, the OTG can be charged using the OTG Rapid Charger, bringing the battery from 0 to 80% in a matter of minutes.

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Focus POS

MAY 24, 2021

After all, wouldn’t you prefer having your customers come to your dining room, pick up their food, or utilize your in-house delivery service? Never underestimate scrolling power: the more people see your name on a list of options, the greater your chances of capturing new customers. Ease of Integration.

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OneDine

JANUARY 9, 2024

OneDine’s AI-powered recommendation system, expected to be released in early 2024, can analyze customer preferences, allowing restaurants to tailor menus, promotions, and offers to individual tastes. In 2024, we can expect a surge in the use of QR codes for menu browsing, ordering, and payment processing.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Break-even point formulas may seem complicated guesswork, but if you know a few key metrics about your expenses and average guest spend, calculating your restaurant break-even point can be a simple and powerful tool. Utility bills (more on this below). Deciding on making restaurant operation changes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. Observe what makes these websites appealing. Online ordering - Ditto.

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OneDine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By harnessing the power of guests’ mobile phones, OneDine offers a comprehensive solution that revolutionizes the dining journey. However, the paradigm has shifted significantly, especially in light of recent global events, where safety and convenience have become paramount concerns.

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Margin Edge

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Since MarginEdge provides bill pay functionality for restaurants, this blog will discuss the benefits and drawbacks to paying bills through a third-party provider. While there are pros and cons to each method, the right method is going to be the one that ultimately works best for your restaurant’s needs. Fuhgeddaboudit.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This blog post will go over the typical restaurant overhead costs and expenses, including rent, utilities, labor wages for employees, licenses and permits, food cost percentages, and more. Restaurant owners need to know how much things cost so they can be sure their business is profitable. Overhead costs are your everyday expenses.

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Bingage

MAY 6, 2023

In the fast-paced digital world, we live in today, running an e-commerce store on Shopify or any other platform requires careful attention to numerous aspects, including customer acquisition and retention. As a business owner, you know that your customers are the true heroes of your enterprise.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss how a GPO and F&B inventory software work together to create an effective cost savings strategy for restaurants and other food businesses. With rising inflation, it’s become harder for businesses to achieve and maintain profitability without cutting corners or sacrificing quality. Let’s get started!

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Sling

JUNE 14, 2023

As a restaurant owner, you know that keeping your business afloat is all about the bottom line. And though you’ve worked hard to get where you are, you know it’s time to focus on increasing your restaurant’s profit margin. This can be tough, especially in today’s economy. Table of contents What is a restaurant profit margin?

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Source: OpenTable Blog. A US-based fast-food company, Chick-fil-A has been utilizing the tier-based loyalty program since 2016. The aim is to make the customers happy and satisfied in order to retain them. Restaurants are rightly paying more attention to customer experience. Adopt Reward Programs. Tier-based Programs.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Source: OpenTable Blog. A US-based fast-food company, Chick-fil-A has been utilizing the tier-based loyalty program since 2016. The aim is to make the customers happy and satisfied in order to retain them. Restaurants are rightly paying more attention to customer experience. Adopt Reward Programs. Tier-based Programs.

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The Restaurant Group

AUGUST 9, 2020

Tie training to changes in your menu, changes in sanitation best practices, changes in trends surrounding customer preferences and even to new technologies the business will be utilizing. This trend will continue, and it’s important for operators to embrace and utilize them when possible. This is especially true amid the pandemic.

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ChefMod

MARCH 10, 2024

By leveraging technology and collective purchasing power, ChefMod streamlines procurement and accounts payable processes, empowering restaurant owners to focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional dining experiences. Demystifying ChefMod: Your top FAQs Answered Here What is ChefMod?

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PathSpot

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Advantages of Utilizing PathSpot’s PowerTasks Task Management Features The implementation of PowerTask yields numerous benefits: Elevated Task Completion Efficiency and Speed Streamline workflows and provide clear guidelines, enhancing task completion efficiency and reducing the temptation for pencil whipping.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Restaurant365 customer Wow Bao recently announced it has partnered with operators in various cities to offer alternative sources of revenue by utilizing their space, equipment and personnel to serve prepared Wow Bao staples, while third-party delivery providers provide delivery of the meals to customers. Cloud Kitchens offers a similar model.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 26, 2024

Whether you choose to do so manually, or by utilizing Delaget +Recovery, recovering delivery losses is the juice worth the squeeze. We’ll just come out and say it: Restaurant operators are losing money to third-party delivery service providers. And with delivery channel growth up 1,343% since 2019, delivery doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Recurring restaurant costs would include costs like lease or mortgage payments, employee salaries, food and beverage costs, utilities, insurance and permits. Restaurants are unique businesses that come with their own specific set of startup costs. Costs of Opening and Running a Restaurant. Restaurant Startup Costs Breakdown.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It is essential to the success of your restaurant that you understand how to utilize technology to provide your guests with digital ordering options, improve the efficiency of kitchen automation, and give guests the power to order what they want when they want it. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. trillion in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. . ” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

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Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 209

Focus POS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

With a smaller, lighter, portable tablet platform, your staff can take orders and process payments from anywhere in your establishment, and they will have at their fingertips the power to boost sales and customer satisfaction. A self-service option utilizing tablet point of sale software will have the same effect. Line Busting.

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360Training

AUGUST 22, 2018

Running a small business is no small feat. A small business owner has many hats to wear, and they can be overwhelming. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50% of small businesses don’t make it past the fifth year. Those that do still face serious problems that threaten their viability and sustainability. It’s Easy to Store and Access Data.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. But reopening your restaurant isn’t as simple as flipping your ‘open’ sign around (we wish), and there’s a lot to consider from an operational standpoint before the big day.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2020

Your restaurant operations include many different expenses, from food and beverage to utilities. When times are tough, it is more important than ever to keep your eye on your costs. However, your labor payroll cost is one of your most significant expenses—and, crucially, a significant expense over which you have control. Payroll taxes.

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Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

Your restaurant inventory tracking system and integrated POS system provide the fuel for two powerful tools: recipe costing and menu engineering. Your restaurant inventory tracking system and integrated POS system provide the fuel for two powerful tools: recipe costing and menu engineering.

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Inventory Management Management Waste 78

24/7 Waiter

MAY 5, 2017

Food trucks are becoming very popular, and with good reason. People are getting tired of the same old types of fast food offerings out there, and they are craving something different, something tasty and unique. Food trucks have the capability to offer those things, and more. What Makes Your Food Truck Different?

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Restaurant Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Many states refer to this element as a marketing plan, where the trademark owner governs how the trademark is to be utilized, advertised, etc. Beware: If you own more than one restaurant which operates under the same name, you may have created an illegal and unintended franchise. So what exactly is a franchise?

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 20, 2020

Creative Ways to Weather This Storm. The restaurant and hospitality industry is especially hard-hit by COVID-19. What can be done to help? T his is an unprecedented situation, and while everyone is struggling to navigate these challenging waters, the restaurant and hospitality industry is especially hard-hit. Below we share some suggestions.

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