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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season is a huge calendar event in the restaurant industry, with bookings booming as guests look to let their hair down and enjoy a festive feast. Plan Employee Rotas To Meet Demand Reservations on group bookings of 10 or more people are currently up 38 percent in comparison to this time in 2023.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings. Claim and optimize your restaurant’s Google Business Profile The Google Business Profile is a simple yet powerful tool restaurant marketing strategy that can significantly drive more foot traffic and increase bookings.

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How Restaurants Can Manage Food Costs During Disruptions

Modern Restaurant Management

Review inventory management strategies Inventory isn't just a stockpile of ingredients. Here’s how to communicate with staff transparently: Have an Open Book Policy : Keep your team in the loop about everything, like menu changes, supply chain hiccups, price adjustments, and new strategies. One way to stay agile?

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No Reservations About Putting Restaurants First

Modern Restaurant Management

Now, restaurants across all categories recognize how these features protect their bottom line, especially with ongoing staffing challenges and inventory planning concerns." When scalpers or bots grab reservations, genuine customers can't book tables. Restaurants appear fully booked, which discourages potential walk-ins.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. Inventory and supply chain apps.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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Once you have that total, subtract all of your costs, such as labor, inventory, rent, utilities, and other operating expenses. Bars that effectively manage their inventory and reduce waste tend to maintain higher margins. To calculate your pour cost, you have to know the total cost of your alcohol inventory.