7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? Tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management Managing inventory is an important part of keeping your restaurant’s costs under control, especially as you ramp up your delivery efforts. What are the best delivery strategies and takeout strategies?

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Crunchtime

MAY 13, 2025

Welcome back to our series on driving restaurant profitability through smarter operations. In previous posts, we covered the importance of shifting focus to back-of-house (BOH) operations , controlling labor costs, and optimizing operations execution.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

But reopening your restaurant isn’t as simple as flipping your ‘open’ sign around (we wish), and there’s a lot to consider from an operational standpoint before the big day. Run through our guide to reopening your restaurant to plan your labor, inventory, marketing, and more so you can reopen with a bang.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Psst, even outside of these extraordinary times, this information is also valuable for any restaurateurs that are looking to optimize their operations and get a handle on what they can and cannot control in order to reduce monthly expenses in their restaurant. For example, you might notice that you’re spending an inordinate amount on napkins.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Inventory management Inventory management software helps you monitor your restaurant’s stock levels. This helps prevent stockouts, which are frustrating for customers and BOH and can hurt your restaurant’s bottom line. Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste.

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Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nationwide economic shifts following the pandemic have made it necessary for restaurant owners and operators to find new ways to increase profits, add efficiency, lower costs and stay competitive. Back-of-House (BOH) Systems: BOH platforms offer streamlined inventory management, staff coordination and kitchen operations tracking.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. ChowNow : Online ordering, marketing, and operations with a commission-free marketplace and a smart dispatching system. All of this (and more!) Try 7shifts for Free 5.

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. Kiosks give fast-casual restaurants the opportunity to focus more on operations and the customer experience—it’s a win all-around.

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Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just getting started, understanding the numbers behind your business can mean the difference between breaking even and breaking records. In this guide, we’ll break down key accounting strategies and tools that help streamline operations and boost your bottom line in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

This perfectly demonstrates how the industry operated back then. From cloud-based inventory processing, app-based ordering, freight tracking and HR management we have adapted a modern way of working with tools that maximize staffing, all while virtually assessing our finances and covering the business needs of our units.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Read on to learn about almost everything you need to know about restaurant management to help you run a more profitable operation. Restaurant managers are the on-the-ground team members responsible for keeping the operation efficient and providing excellent service to diners. What is Restaurant Management?

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Crunchtime

JANUARY 29, 2020

No one wants to run out of inventory. At the same time, while it's important to be prepared, you don't want to be over- prepared with too much inventory on-hand. A quality BOH food operations platform will have a "Suggested Order" feature that can help you keep your inventory levels balanced. Here's how.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Although the land, labor, and creativity of farm-to-table sourcing is so exciting and delicious, considerable operational disruption, scheduling, and menu management is still required to make it all a profitable business model. If you think Uber Eats and Grubhub have already had a big impact on the way restaurants operate, just wait.

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Chowly

JULY 11, 2024

However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT). This concept highlights the value of time as a finite and precious resource, especially in the hospitality industry where operators are often overwhelmed by various demands.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

The data is always there—but it’s up to you as an owner or operator to use it. Leveraging your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) data allows you to gain more insight into your operations. Get the data you need to grow your profitability by reviewing critical FOH and BOH restaurant KPIs.

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7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. BOH help them sweep and mop. A change to operating hours. People were willing to help each other in odd situations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Deploy Preventative Maintenance Engage with a revered service, to conduct preemptive inspections, averting the peril of equipment failures during critical operational periods. Augment Ice Production Ensure your ice machine inventory can match the impending demand.

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Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But before you can act, you need to integrateexception-based reportinginto your current operational setup to identify each anomaly. You might start with a known problem area, such as sales discrepancies, or focus on everything that affects one sector of your operations, such as staffing. Heres how: Define your objectives.

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Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Effective communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff is essential for smooth restaurant operations. POS systems simplify restaurant workflows by improving communication between front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams. These features help reduce errors, speed up service, and keep operations running smoothly.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Inventory management Inventory management software helps you monitor your restaurant’s stock levels. This helps prevent stockouts, which are frustrating for customers and BOH and can hurt your restaurant’s bottom line. Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Depending on the type and size of restaurant you manage, you could be responsible for staff schedules, payroll, FOH and/or BOH inventory, and even menu planning. As a manager, planning and organization will become a bigger part of your job.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Understanding and adhering to these best staff communication methods and channels is key in smooth restaurant operations. Recommended Reading: Restaurant Lingo & Slang Guide for FOH and BOH.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. BOH Disposables for Increased Hygiene and Retention. Having a reliable supplier is vital for every restaurant operating in these uncertain times. Reading Time: 3 minutes. The Cheetah Advantage.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. BOH Disposables for Increased Hygiene and Retention. Having a reliable supplier is vital for every restaurant operating in these uncertain times. Reading Time: 3 minutes. The Cheetah Advantage.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

Technology improves back-of-house (BOH) operations by bringing efficiency, accuracy, and streamlined processes. This blog will explore the details of the tech tools and technologies used in the restaurant’s BOH. Advanced software solutions are vital in automating inventory tracking, reducing waste, and optimizing efficiency.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge. There are various operational models for ghost kitchens. Ghost kitchen start-ups have raised over $22.2 Colony Cooks.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The right design can ease your workflows and minimize bottlenecks in your operations. By optimizing the layout, you can streamline operations, improve workflow, and ensure a smoother, more productive kitchen environment. Think about energy efficiency On average, energy expenses make up 3% to 5% of total operating costs.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit. Combos also help manage inventory and cut down on food waste. This software helps you assign FOH and BOH staff as well as monitor events to keep everyone on track.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

One minute you’re planning shifts, then checking inventory, then making drinks and bussing tables—and before you know it, your shift is almost over and you haven’t even started your core management tasks. Restaurant managers do it all. So any cheat sheet or template is a huge bonus to save time on the more tedious jobs.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Practices that were common in the restaurant business, only a few years ago are gradually being phased out in favor of more efficient and quicker methods of operating. A restaurant management software, at the basic level, is a system that includes all of the operational, and marketing components you’ll need to run your business.

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Transact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Food waste, countless hours spent taking inventory, complicated employee onboarding processes—and even worse, sick customers due to food safety issues—they’re nightmares for any dedicated restaurant manager. . Read on to learn three ways upgrading your BOH technology can benefit your foodservice operation. . Win-win. .

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

It’s when things get busy that these dysfunctions transform your restaurant team into a discombobulated mass of opposing operations and communications. FOH can relay customer requests fast and in real time, giving the BOH time to adjust. . Thank both the FOH and BOH teams for their efforts, especially after a hard, relentless shift.

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The Restaurant Group

APRIL 15, 2020

According to a study performed by Ohio State University , 80 percent of bars and restaurants fail within the first five years of operation. This is generally due to poor management, advertising and other factors, but having to do more directly with a poor understanding of overall financial operations specific to food and liquor cost controls.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. Streamline BOH and FOH Communications. Meanwhile, the BOH is tasked with responding to orders. Manage Inventory for Efficient Turnaround Time.

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Apicbase

APRIL 11, 2024

Customers generate revenue, but effective back-of-house operations keep costs in check , ensuring that your restaurants are also profitable in the long term. The success of a food service business depends on how well its restaurant managers manage purchasing and inventory and how good the chefs are at creating profitable recipes.

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