Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The trials and tribulations associated with the restaurant business are many – it is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. This is a profession for those with a need to express, but it is also a business with very slim profit margins so oftentimes the artist and the accountant are part of a tenuous relationship.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Those are profits many brick-and-mortar restaurants would look at with envy. His goal is to open a physical location for his restaurant, something he hopes to accomplish in the next year. Why did he opt for a food truck instead of a restaurant—and how did he achieve success so quickly? Lower start-up expenses.

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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. Plus, as part of our COVID-19 resources initiative , it’s time we pivot our own content to help your restaurant have a successful reopening. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

On the surface, third-party marketplace online ordering platforms like Postmates, Grubhub, and Uber Eats may seem like a smart choice for your restaurant. The volume of orders, though, masks a sobering truth: these third-party marketplace-style online ordering platforms are eroding your margins and undermining your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable items. Rid yourself of the non-essentials, get back to the basics, and work smart.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Share what you know with others, listen to them, and never exhibit any belief that you are somehow better than they are. [] IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT’S ABOUT THE TEAM: The only consistently successful restaurants are the ones where every member of the team knows they are equal. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is a demanding job. Weve worked with countless restaurant pros whove faced these challenges head-on. Their stories inspire these 10 proven restaurant management tips and tricks for success. Its practical wisdom drawn from years of supporting restaurant managers, crafted to stand the test of time.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

Sorry, there isn’t a lot of good news for restaurants and chefs in recent years-except up to this point customer demand for the experience is rising. When one of the big four or five producers or distributors closes or slows down production then the trickle effect falls squarely on the restaurant and the consumer.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience. Food cost control is crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. 'Safety' is what I believe to be most important now to help assure patrons to revisit their favorite restaurants. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Monitoring key performance metrics is crucial for your restaurant’s success. By keeping an eye on these numbers, you can boost profits and run your operations more smoothly. It indicates how efficiently your restaurant produces and sells its menu items. Subtract CoGS from total sales to get gross profit.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Restaurant owners and operators have faced enormous challenges over the last year. It’s time to focus on getting back to pre-COVID profit margins. As you examine your restaurant accounting and operations, where should you start? What is the average profit margin for restaurants?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

From cloud-based POS systems to mobile apps designed to improve employee satisfaction and streamline scheduling, technology is bettering business and changing the landscape of restaurant management. Alcohol is a core revenue driver for any restaurant, earning around 20-25 percent of total sales across the country.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Chefs think about the product that they are proud of, the system and organization that has been put into place, the control of those small margins of profitability, or the special menus that are occasionally developed for events and holidays. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. This is my purpose and look at the results!”.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it is the environment, the postal service, senior citizens, global partnerships, healthcare, or restaurants – there is a tendency to set aside or forget just how important these businesses, global responsibilities, and people truly are to our existence. Throughout history – restaurants have been integral to civilized communities.

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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. Table of contents What is a restaurant profit margin?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So, here goes: THE PROS ABOUT WORKING IN RESTAURANTS: CREATIVITY Cooks are technicians and accomplished craftspeople, but they are also artists with the ultimate vehicle of expression – the plate. But at the same time – restaurants must become more efficient and profitable if they are to be able to provide the right pay and benefit package.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

How will restaurants deliver after COVID-19? The coronavirus crisis has challenged restaurants to rethink the way they deal with food delivery for good. Meanwhile, smaller restaurants had to turn to third-party delivery services like Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub to deliver food to their customers.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Meanwhile, Chipotle is testing out new restaurant designs, and now have more than a 100 “Chipotlanes,” drive-thru stores where customers can pick up their digital orders (4). These pick-up lanes are also more profitable, said Jack Hartung, Chipotle’s CFO, adding that the lanes help “drive our high-margin digital order-ahead transaction.”

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Introduction In the fast-paced world of restaurants, keeping a close eye on your inventory is as vital as the secret sauce in your signature dish. Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. What Is Restaurant Inventory Management? Key Components of Restaurant Inventory Management 1.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2020

It’s impossible to ignore the doom and gloom, the restaurant closures, the eroded sales figures, the dwindling pool of qualified workers, and the customers who are nervous as hell – yet look around you and try to find a restaurant that is ready for and excited about real change. Dependence on many hands to get the job done.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. Why run a restaurant at all? So, why do it?

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EATER

JUNE 12, 2020

McDonald’s restaurant workers walk off the job to demand higher wages and union rights in 2016. On its blog , the company wrote, “What happened to George Floyd was not the result of a bad apple; it was the predictable consequence of a racist and prejudiced system and culture that has treated Black bodies as the enemy from the beginning.”

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

A perfect example would be Chef Eric Ripert from Le Bernadin Restaurant in New York City – consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in the world. His kitchen organization: the kitchen brigade, revolutionized how the back of the house operated, and the experience of the restaurant guest.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 5, 2021

By the time I graduated from high school I had worked at a few restaurants and found myself holding down a line position dropping fries and fish fillets into 375-degree oil. Respect the business that pays your wages and how fragile their profit margins are. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Be the brand you want to become.

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

That includes general business terms , such as capital, gross, net, and — perhaps most important — profit margin. But what exactly is a profit margin? In this article, the experts at Sling will answer those questions and show you how to get control of your margin with some basic math. What Is Profit Margin?

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

The more I travel, experience communities, and try their restaurants – the more I scratch my head and ask the question: “What are they thinking?” The restaurant business is one that is relatively simple in concept, yet enormously complicated to execute. There are many reasons why there are a million freestanding restaurants in the U.S.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them. Delivery apps have expended a lot of effort (and money) making the case that we — restaurants, workers, and consumers — desperately need them. What apps take from restaurants and customers To be sure, delivery apps are convenient.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Introduction Upselling techniques in restaurants are where servers suggest additional or premium menu items to enhance the dining experience. Using effective upselling techniques in restaurants ensures guests enjoy the best food and drink pairings while restaurants boost profits. People love to try before they commit.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 18, 2025

What is Restaurant Accounting? Simple Definition of Restaurant Accounting Restaurant accounting is the process of recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial data for a restaurant. How is Restaurant Accounting Different from Regular Accounting? Its simpler and often used by small restaurants.

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SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2025

San Francisco, CA — April 24, 2025 — SpotOn , a leading restaurant technology provider, is bringing its mission to life ahead of the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show with the launch of its boldest brand campaign yet: Knowledge + Community = Profit.

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The Restaurant Group

MARCH 27, 2025

Menu Psychology involves strategic menu design, menu formatting, menu presentation, and menu organization to make decisions easier for customers while maximizing a restaurant’s revenue. Understanding menu psychology principles is essential for creating a profitable and engaging menu. Puzzles : High-profit, low-popularity dishes.

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The Rail

JULY 5, 2024

By Destiny Clarkson, Contributor Running a successful restaurant requires more than just serving delicious food; it requires precision, coordination, and a keen understanding of every moving part. All aspects of restaurant administration, including menu optimization , cost control, and revenue maximization, are critical to your bottom line.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

Introduction Running a restaurant isnt just about serving great food; its about keeping customers coming back. The competition in the restaurant industry is fierce, with countless dining options available. This is where restaurant loyalty programs shine. Restaurant loyalty programs reward customers for their repeat visits.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

Ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your restaurant? Our own data shows that over 10% of restaurants are looking into offering more vegan and plant-based options. But how can restaurants reduce their carbon footprint on a granular level? So let’s dive into the positive changes you can make and your customers will admire.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The restaurant industry has been slowly adopting new innovative technology and digital solutions as of recent. Since 2020, this has led to an increase of new technology systems for restaurants and helped them adapt to a new digital reality. QR codes have been mentioned a few times in our blogs.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. Why run a restaurant at all? So, why do it?

Email Marketing 52

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