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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

The restaurant is located in a 200-year-old building–the first building in town, which in its past has been a Masonic lodge, a school, and a movie theater. Now, the building is the home of The 1894 Lodge, a bar and restaurant with a unique, chef-driven menu loaded with comfort food. My staff was great,” he said. They stayed together.”

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. If your state considers restaurants non-essential, then you must shut down for the time being.

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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. A 25% capacity is predicted for the industry as a whole. How much dine-in sales should I expect?

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How you run and track your payroll accounting has a significant impact on restaurant operations. From hiring and onboarding to running employee payments and paying taxes, payroll touches on many different parts of a restaurant business. Simplifying tracking labor and payroll data. Simplifying tracking labor and payroll data.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Top 3 Fundamentals of Running Vital Restaurant Operations. S ome may look back on 2020 as the year that fundamentally changed the hospitality industry – and they wouldn’t be wrong. So what remains from what we once knew and loved about this industry? A lot, actually. Measure & Maximize the Guest Experience.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Changes and Opportunities in 2020 and Beyond. 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. Restaurant Industry Changes.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Operating a restaurant requires a certain degree of understanding when it comes to customers. The standard has shifted, and companies that fail to go beyond the loyalty basics like the punch card are similarly left in the dust. Believe it or not, this isn’t always easier said than done. How loyalty programs have evolved.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In this blog, we’ll explore some tasks that threaten to drag managers down and some service industry back office solutions to help them sail the ship in the right direction. Inventory is a major iceberg for any restaurant operation. Is Your Back Office Sinking Productivity? Stay Afloat by Automating These 5 Admin Tasks.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

How is the data protected? The Health Survey data is stored separately from other HotSchedules systems, and the information is encrypted at rest. The Health Survey data is stored separately from other HotSchedules systems, and the information is encrypted at rest. Can we change the questions on the survey? Desk Globe.

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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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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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Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

In December 2024, technology leaders from various industries gathered at Amazon’s premier conference, AWS Re:Invent, where Qus CEO participated in a panel discussion. This marked a significant milestone, as the restaurant industrytraditionally underrepresented at such eventsemerged as a focal point of technological innovation.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. Your total cash flow is your cash inflows (for restaurant. Here are 11 tips to set yourself up for success in 2021.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Stories abound of restaurants seeing wait times skyrocket, hotels having to limit amenities, and retailers having to reduce operating hours due to lack of staff. To ensure your benefits package remains competitive, consider everything from minor PTO changes to full-scale small business HR outsourcing. b3lineicon|b3icon-24hours|?|24

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

In 2020, the number of establishments in the food and beverage industry was estimated to be 23.1 million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Your back-office restaurant technology can be used to help grow both guest loyalty and your business. Restaurants are devoting time, energy, and marketing resources to improve the customer experience. Ultimately, many of the same things that help your guest experience also end up helping support restaurant operations as well.

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ChefMod

APRIL 12, 2025

For many restaurant owners and operators, managing food costs can feel like a losing battle. Ingredient prices change daily, deliveries arrive incomplete, supplier terms shift without warning, and chefs are left to make rapid-fire purchasing decisions with minimal data. However, contracts alone are not enough.

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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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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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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 6, 2019

When planning ahead, forecasting methods — and accuracy — vary dramatically restaurant to restaurant. H ow does your restaurant forecast demand? In an industry where tight margins are getting even tighter, pure guesswork won’t cut it. The right tools (and data) can help your manager make better predictions.

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Focus POS

JUNE 27, 2019

Restaurant management is a complex task requiring a delicate balance of managerial skills and software. We’ve put together a guide you can use to help you choose the best technology for your restaurant and how it can help you run a more profitable business: General Restaurant Management. » Sales, labor, inventory data reports.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Focus POS

MAY 5, 2020

POS software for restaurants does more than just process transactions. These powerful solutions give you a bird’s-eye view into your restaurant—even when you aren’t on site—so you can forecast, schedule and order more efficiently. Inventory—ingredients and beverages—top the list of the costliest budget items for a restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2020

Restaurant staff labor retention is one of the primary areas of focus for today’s restaurant manager. The restaurant industry knows that high turnover and unengaged employees can be costly. A restaurant employee app , designed to streamline staff schedules and keep employees motivated and engaged.

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Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

What is the average profit margin for a restaurant can be an essential, but tough, question to answer. Your restaurant profit margin depends on a number of factors that may be beyond your control. . What is the Average Restaurant Profit Margin? The profit margin varies by type of restaurant, as explored below. .

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

The economy may be in flux right now, but as restrictions start to lift and limited dine-in is allowed in most states, restaurants are at a critical juncture. However, as the restaurant industry and your business move to a new normal, returning to tracking and controlling costs is more important than ever.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

As a restaurant owner or operator in 2020, you’ve been faced with an incredibly challenging environment. Running a restaurant in pre-pandemic times wasn’t easy, but COVID-19 threw an even bigger wrench into your plans. Restaurants were under pressure to adjust and pivot quickly. Restaurants were forced to.

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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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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 27, 2020

An industry study that closely examined the impact PEOs have had on business outcomes for their clients throughout the pandemic. Specifically this report took a comparative look at the data and answered questions like: How likely were PEO clients vs. Non-PEO clients to receive a PPP loan? Just remember, not all PEOs are created equal.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

You will also have to take shifting industry trends, evolving customer demands, and your competitors into consideration. Your reporting software should give you detailed insight into your operations and give you actionable data to help you make better business decisions and increase your overall bottom line. Add employees.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 14, 2020

Your bottom line and your customer service success depend heavily on a well-executed staff schedule but knowing how to make a restaurant employee schedule is not an easy task. Scheduling restaurant staff requires considering everything from staff availability to accounting. Making a Restaurant Employee Schedule.

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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 elevation of F&B in the Hotel industry Capturing market share through the delivery of “High Street” quality F&B.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 5, 2021

The industry has been volatile the past year and a half — to say the least. And while things seem to be on the upswing, the industry is now facing another big hurdle: labor challenges and shortages. What’s driving the restaurant staffing shortage? The nature of the restaurant environment makes it easy to transmit illness.

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