Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The ghost kitchen segment was already around at the beginning of 2020, but the market became even more significant in the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the restaurant industry returns to a “new normal,” it appears that ghost kitchens may be here to stay. New Revenue Stream and Increased Profit.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 30, 2024

What are the benefits of additional revenue streams? Any business that successfully launches new revenue streams can benefit from increased profit, new customers, and a financial safety net in case something goes wrong. Alternative restaurant revenue streams can also help expand your customer base.

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Next Restaurants

AUGUST 2, 2022

Of all the industries to have been touched by this cascade of events, however, few have been as deeply impacted as the restaurant industry. One particularly promising revenue stream is to rent out your restaurant for private events. You need to elevate your marketing plan to promote both your restaurant and your venue.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model. As restaurant owners and operators are exploring new and diverse income streams, the commissary kitchen model is a growing segment of the industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. Live in the U.S.,

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ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2022

To say that 2020 devastated restaurant profitability would be an understatement. More than 110,000 restaurants closed permanently or long term, according to the National Restaurant Association. And as an owner or employee of a restaurant, no one is more uniquely aware of the challenges faced than you. .

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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

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global. Dining Bond Goes Global.

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ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2024

In today’s competitive restaurant landscape, your online presence is more than just a digital storefront; it’s your direct line to hungry customers eager to place a takeout order, make a reservation, or discover their next favorite local dining spot. Let’s dive in!

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Running a restaurant is an operational orchestra that involves every department to be pitch perfect. FRS 102, the UK and Ireland’s primary financial reporting standard, presents unique challenges for restaurant businesses due to their lease-heavy operations, significant capital expenditures, and complex revenue streams.

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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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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Hotels, restaurants, and sprawling F&B groups operate within a unique financial landscape, demanding far more than generic bookkeeping. They require specialized support that understands the intricacies of fluctuating revenues, high labor costs, and complex inventory management. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

In technical jargon, profit is the income (or revenue) for a product or service minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) for that product or service. Combining the two words creates a term that means: The amount by which revenue from sales exceeds costs. Profit Vs. Revenue. Are profit and revenue the same thing?

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Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

After the successful launch of its first virtual brand/restaurant, Secret Sauce , Bottleneck is launching Rebel’s Hot Chicken on November 30th, 2021, the bold new carryout and delivery concept operating out of the group’s Old Town Pour House location in Chicago and City Works in Wheeling, IL. Place Your Order.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Many have looked to the restaurant industry, keen to get their hands on their favorite dishes from the safety of their homes. This increased demand for online ordering and delivery, paired with various social distancing regulations, caused a massive shift in the restaurant industry. Can it help generate additional revenue?

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Indoor Media

JUNE 17, 2020

To measure the success of your ad campaign, a simple formula to follow is: Average Sale X Total New Customers = Sales Revenue generated from promotions. – Cost of Goods Sold. – Discount Given to Consumer (if running a coupon ad). – Advertising Spend. If you keep adding water to the bucket, you’ll always have a steady stream of prospects.

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Future Food

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Adam D'Sylva’s Lollo Restaurant Image Via Delicious. In this blog my aim is to talk about the ever-increasing spend potential on food and beverage based around a number of “Happiness—hungry” experiences. Cafes and Restaurants turnover for December 2020 was 88% higher than the average for March to May.

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Focus POS

MAY 28, 2020

The accompanying guidelines and restrictions have heavily impacted the way restaurants are able to do business. . Download Now: Pandemic Preparedness Guide for Restaurants. To Protect Incoming Revenue. It’s crucial to make sure you have plans in place to protect incoming revenue. Protecting revenue is two-fold.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

These challenges have been especially taxing on the restaurant industry and its more than 13.5 According to the National Restaurant Association, as of mid-September, 1 in 6 restaurants had shut their doors, either permanently or long-term. The restaurant industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

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Focus POS

APRIL 14, 2020

What’s the secret behind most successful restaurants? That’s the question restaurant owners everywhere are asking. The truth is, there is no secret trick to restaurant success—rather there are a mixture of many different internal and external factors. These services also provide an extra stream of revenue to restaurants.

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Future Food

JULY 13, 2021

The Tasman Hobart The Tasman Signature Restaurant, celebrates Chef Massimo Mele’s heritage of traditional Italian cuisine with a local Tasmanian twist, making the most of the abundant local produce. The Age In 2020 the Melbourne’s hotel sector alone experienced a loss in room revenue of $1.4 Image via Trip Advisor.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars: In the hospitality industry without precise record-keeping, even the most successful establishments can find themselves adrift, struggling with cash flow, compliance, and ultimately, profitability. Bookkeeping is the often-unsung hero, forming the bedrock of smart financial management.

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EATER

OCTOBER 19, 2023

And aside from a handful of cookbooks or trusted blogs geared to the folks at home, there’s not much out there to offer bakers, no universal vegan pastry guide or recipes to work from. Fourth, the pandemic has also forced restaurants to figure out how to get more people in the door. It also opens up a revenue stream.

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Qu

MARCH 12, 2025

Get ready to take your quick-service restaurant to the next level in 2025 and beyond. These features unlock new possibilities for the year ahead, offering you the chance to transform your restaurant. These features unlock new possibilities for the year ahead, offering you the chance to transform your restaurant.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Restaurant owners, operators, and managers are constantly faced with decisions about accounting, operations, inventory, customer service, and staffing. The restaurant industry moves at a fast pace, filled with data that changes by the day. Does your restaurant group have a profitability strategist?

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

It May Look Like Waste Now, But Wait Till You Read This If you’ve been following our blog, you probably managed to minimize your waste by at least 10%, which means great news for your revenue stream. The best way to go around this is simply to have fun with it. Sell your restaurant’s unused food before it becomes waste.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a restaurant finance or accounting leader, you and your team can play a unique role in supporting your operations team. Your restaurant group’s profit margin depends on two areas: top-line revenue and controlling expenses. Why restaurant finance should guide restaurant operational efficiency.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 8, 2021

Although many restrictions on restaurants are starting to lift, COVID-19 has permanently changed the landscape of the restaurant industry. First, stay-at-home orders and dining restrictions prompted restaurants to focus on takeout and delivery. The possibilities for a successful restaurant business model have evolved.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 15, 2021

This blog post was originally published on September 10, 2019 and updated on April 15, 2021. Understanding a restaurant profit and loss statement (P&L) is a critical part of running a restaurant business – especially if you are a restaurant owner with multiple locations. Prime Cost.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive and demanding industries in the United States. It’s even harder for restaurants to compete with fellow restaurants, especially when factors such as price, convenience, and location come into play. What, Why, And How. Sounds interesting? Conclusion.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If you want to improve your restaurant profit margin, it depends on many factors. In the end, understanding how to calculate gross profit and net profit can help you understand the health of your restaurant business finances and where you can make helpful adjustments that add to your bottom line. Why restaurant profit margins are low.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Navigating the turbulent waters of the restaurant industry requires resilience, adaptability, and a keen understanding of the market. In challenging times, restaurant survival becomes an art form, mastered by those willing to innovate and persevere. It’s not just about reacting to change, but anticipating it.

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Notch

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Anyone who’s worked in the service industry knows that running a restaurant isn’t easy. The fact that there’s an overwhelming number of restaurants to compete with only adds to the challenge. As a business owner, you probably know that revenue management is one of the keys to success. 2,250 x 7 = $15,750 weekly revenue.

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Future Food

MAY 5, 2020

Ben Shewry's (Attica Restaurant, Melbourne) takeaway lasagne, salad and pull-apart garlic bread. Creative Covid-19 Restaurant Dining Solution in the Netherlands (Image via Twitter). Henry Sugar wine bar and restaurant Carlton – cook your own.

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