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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

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The QSR franchise started in Seattle and serves up Asian-inspired bowls and appetizers. And how many of those women work in the FOH rather than the BOH? Is there something in the hiring or recruiting process that leaves women out? At Hopdoddy, they use an open kitchen concept so that the FOH and BOH are more integrated.

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Pitfalls Of Starting A Restaurant Franchise — Is Your F&B Concept Fit For Expansion? Are You Ready To Deal With Franchisees?

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Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. In this post, we are NOT exploring the benefits of a restaurant franchise. We’ve included those at the bottom of the page to give you a complete picture of the risks of franchising your foodservice brand.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

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Square , 2024) After recruiting and retaining staff, increasing sales volume is the second most expected challenge in 2024 (23.75% of respondents). Gitnux , 2024) Restaurant Franchising Statistics The QSR segment is the largest and fastest-growing segment. Franchise Direct , 2023) 25% of food franchises are fast-food establishments.

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85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023

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A large percentage of these investments are driven by food service industry startups that help businesses streamline BoH operations to reduce food waste. From kitchen displays and online ordering systems to full-fledged BoH management software integrations, operators have invested heavily in curbing labour shortages and cutting costs.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

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Ross Franklin, CEO and Founder of Pure Green Franchise. With leaner teams in place this year, restaurants have taken to automation and supplementary technology in all areas from FOH to BOH and everywhere in between. The pandemic has franchise brands considering their next business move, and how to be successful in the future.

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Mastering Restaurant Metrics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Business Success 

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To calculate labour cost percentage: Labour Cost Percentage = Labour Cost / Sales Pro Tip: To identify what’s affecting your labour costs, divide the staff by FOH (front of house) and BOH (back of house). Together with gross profit, net profit margin is also an important franchise restaurant performance metric.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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Technology-enabled franchises are better positioned to continually evolve to meet guests’ changing expectations. Restaurant design footprint will fundamentally change with more BOH kitchen size needed and less FOH seats as more people gravitate toward digital and delivery. The sleeping giant is virtual kitchens.