Cheetah

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Boost your profit, plan your inventory, reduce food waste, and overcome the labor shortage with help from Cheetah! Unfortunately Omicron and severe labor and supply chain shortages have thrown a serious curveball to restaurant owners across the country. On that front restaurant owners can relax.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumers are prioritizing sustainability when it comes to dining choices, driving a trend for going green in the restaurant industry. Concerned about climate change and the environment, these consumers are increasingly spending their dining dollars with restaurants demonstrating sustainability initiatives.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

Building a well thought out strategy for starting up the restaurant engine after we move forward is paramount and will, in the process of thinking it through, give every chef and restaurateur a spark of excitement to lean on. The planning process seems overwhelming because there are so many unknowns. Everything helps.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 2, 2020

Cooks and other kitchen employees depend on the chef’s ability to plan effectively and problem-solve when need be. Every other restaurant owner, manager, and chef is facing the exact same challenges that you are. None of this should be a surprise – plan for it. To a degree – this is where we are. You are not alone.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Great chefs take this opportunity seriously and plan the time for this to happen, at some level, every day. HAVE A PLAN. Know what you intend to accomplish each day, write it down, review it frequently, share the plan with others, and measure your success every day. PLAN BETTER –TRAIN HARDER – BE GREAT.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Learn how to write a killer restaurant mission statement to be among the select few that can. Restaurant mission statements matter whether you're opening a restaurant or refreshing your brand. Your mission statement is the “why” of your business strategy and captures why your restaurant exists. The result? The good news?

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 29, 2021

Stress is a fragile beast that at some level is an important driver sparked by adrenaline, but too much will cause the body to decay and plans to fall apart. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Anxiety is part of the cook’s chemistry. Reach for the butterfly.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As businesses begin to plan their strategy for 2021, they’ll need to leverage as many marketing and PR trends that they can to better raise paid and organic brand awareness. For businesses in the restaurant industry especially, the COVID-19 crisis was no small hurdle. For restaurants, be open and honest in person and online.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover. How to promote your restaurant’s website. Restaurant website design ideas from real restaurants.

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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? So, what is the average profit margin?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 11, 2020

OK, so here we are: restaurants are beginning to re-open (maybe prematurely, maybe not) and we are all scared to death. We are fearful that 25% or 50% capacity in our restaurants will not allow us to survive – so, what’s the point? Well, for one thing – normal really wasn’t that great for restaurants – was it?

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business. We discussed in our earlier blogs why it is a great time to buy a food franchise in 2020 through 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping boost franchise sales as unemployment grows in the restaurant industry and people are reassessing new career options. Brand Recognition.

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Gourmet Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It’s important to develop your online presence as a restaurant. Thus, you should be aware of the top restaurant review blogs, and build strategic partnerships with the right ones. These blogs have influence over consumers. Here are some of the top restaurant review blogs for 2017 you should be aware of.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? wine, spirits, caviar, etc.)

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RanceLab

MARCH 29, 2019

Menu engineering is the practice of strategically planning your menu to maximize restaurant profits. The post 5 Tips To Nail The Menu Engineering Mechanism appeared first on Restaurant & Retail POS Software - Restaurant Management Software | Blog. This initial […].

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Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2021

When each line cook takes that extra second or two to make sure that the plate is a reflection of the reputation of the kitchen, when each component is strategically placed on the plate to maximize the art in cuisine and this is done regardless of how busy the restaurant might be, you know that the crew is on their game. I miss that.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

There are many clues to more effective communication that include making your message clear and concise, creating a vehicle for feedback from employees and demonstrating that you actually pay attention to that feedback, and being more strategic so that communication overload is kept to a minimum. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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The Restaurant Group

JUNE 15, 2023

According to the numbers, there are over a million restaurants in America alone, with new ones popping up daily — each hoping to get a slice of the action and build a strong brand identity. Your restaurant must also have a strong brand identity that resonates with your audience to make it stand out and become their brand of choice.

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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. It will also help when presenting investors with a solid business plan.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. No matter what business model your restaurant is operating on, managing your restaurant inventory helps you prevent waste, lower your food cost, and maximize your bottom line.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Dishes that can travel, that don’t spoil in their packaging and are highly presentable after their journey are prized by the modern restaurant and customer alike. The uprise in delivery has manifestly changed chef’s thinking and influenced menu development.

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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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Focus POS

AUGUST 19, 2020

Restaurants have been hit hard. COVID-19 turned the industry on its head, and even though restrictions are now beginning to loosen and people are dining out more, restaurant operators are still working hard to recoup some of the losses they experienced in the first two quarters of the year. . Be P repared for I nclement W eather

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Indoor Media

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Between balancing planning and strategizing, accounting and financing, and customer service and human resources, your plate is usually full—any given day. With a little strategizing, businesses of any size can see results. As small business owners, you’re busy … to say the least. Think again.

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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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Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to the Goliath Consulting Group blog, where we share valuable insights and expert advice to help you excel in the competitive restaurant industry. In this article, we will unravel the key ingredients for running a highly successful restaurant.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2022

It is hard to believe that it has been almost two years of restaurants adjusting operations due to COVID-19. A strategic plan for attracting and retaining patio guests could provide the additional boost in sales you have been looking for. The resurgence of the virus will increase the demand for outdoor dining options.

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Future Food

MARCH 10, 2020

We love to work with operators, landlords and developers to bring precincts to life with a well-considered F&B strategy and activation plan. The answer to every empty retail space can’t be ‘put a restaurant in it!’ Related Future Food Blogs Cover Image: Café Murano at St James (Image via Timeout).

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

Data drives successful restaurants. You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Both BOH and FOH restaurant KPIs deserve a closer look to help protect your profitability. Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable front of house.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Key Restaurant Industry Takeaways for 2020 – Challenges and Innovations. The restaurant industry specifically has been plagued with never-ending challenges, difficulties, and, inevitably, closures. Many restaurants have simplified menus to cut costs, increase margins, and adapt to the need for curbside and delivery options.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Restaurant Industry Trends and Outlook for 2022. That said, restaurants mainly had to stay abreast of changing food and beverage trends. The pandemic not only ravaged the fortunes of restaurants worldwide, but it also forced those that survived to revolutionize their way of working. 1 Restaurants Go Digital.

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Social Hospitality

JUNE 15, 2019

To grow your restaurant’s Instagram presence can be pivotal for business. 30% of millennial diners will avoid a restaurant with a weak Instagram account. Implement Strategic Geotags. Select the sticker labeled “Location”, and type in your restaurant’s name. Engage with your guests. Food Events.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Tight integration between your r estaurant inventory management software , point of sale (POS) system and restaurant accounting software is essential for executing key restaurant tasks that help control your food costs. Accurate restaurant inventory management requires both automated and manual steps.

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Restaurant365

MAY 15, 2020

Approaching restaurant scheduling for your business recovery. Some of your inventory ordering questions are answered in a recent blog post. It’s not possible to look at last year versus where your restaurant is now. With restaurant management software, forecasting is automated. Restaurant scheduling tips.

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Sling

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Architects are strategic thinkers who stick to the facts and are most comfortable when they make a plan and follow it step by step. For tips on creating an effective hierarchy of responsibility, check out his article from the Sling blog: What Is An Organizational Chart And Why Does Your Business Need One? 1) Architect (INTJ).

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Restaurant365

MARCH 13, 2020

As a restaurant owner or operator, you’re no doubt feeling the effects of the coronavirus. According to restaurant industry research group Technomic , one-third of Americans say they plan to stick closer to home and dine at restaurants less frequently due to fear of the spread of the virus, also known as COVID-19.

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