Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

A modern Point of Sale (POS) system is more than just a cash registerits the central hub that powers day-to-day business operations. From processing payments and managing inventory to tracking sales and streamlining service, POS systems play a critical role in improving efficiency and customer experience. system uptime.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This guide breaks down 28 proven strategies that help cut unnecessary expenses, streamline operations, and boost profitability—whether you manage a small café or a multi-location chain. Discovering new ways to reduce costs in restaurant management can boost profits. Let’s dive into what really works in today’s competitive landscape.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. Should you go for a more expensive POS system with higher customization for your table management or a less expensive restaurant POS system that integrates with important software you need?

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 16, 2025

Well cover everything from automation to IT management, with examples tailored for POS users. error rates (too many typos in orders?), Pull sales reports to see if slow days are dragging down cash flow, or check inventory logs to spot overstocking issues. Tweak your inventory management to match. Think ahead.

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Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

The craft beer industry is evolving fast, and breweries are under pressure to serve more customers, manage inventory in real time, and keep operations lean. Forget old-school cash registers and basic card processing machines. Customers are more likely to place multiple orders if their card is only being run once.

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ChowNow

JUNE 17, 2020

Since March of this year, countless restaurateurs have had to immediately close their dining rooms, lay off staff, quickly adopt online ordering, and overhaul their menus. If you use ChowNow for online ordering, it’s surprisingly simple to set up a process for contactless dining. Not a ChowNow client yet?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Key restaurant customer experience aspects From the moment potential diners find your restaurant online to the quality of service they receive, every touchpoint matters. Online presence A restaurant customer experience begins before diners step through the doors of your establishment. “That saves me a lot of time.”

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What does the future look like for restaurant ordering and delivery tech? What’s in store for 2021?

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm. What does the future look like for restaurant ordering and delivery tech? What’s in store for 2021?

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Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 146

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Managing accounts payable (AP) for restaurants efficiently is vital to running a successful restaurant. From keeping up with invoices to negotiating better payment terms with suppliers, these steps can ensure smoother operations, improved cash flow, and stronger relationships with your vendors. Automation can be a game changer here.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Delivery and takeout 60% of American consumers reported ordering delivery or takeout once a week. To maximize this revenue stream, you must have an efficient online ordering system. For example, you can take orders from your social media profiles, like Facebook and Instagram, using a form or direct message.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Manage cash flow by creating a cash flow forecast. Your total cash flow is your cash inflows (for restaurant. Forecast by order mode.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

It’s a system that takes the place of a traditional cash register and provides much more than basic transaction functionality. Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. It can then alert wait staff when orders are ready.

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Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

You need to carefully manage your spending and reduce restaurant overhead costs whenever you can. You can cut these costs by offering a cash discount program. A cash discount program avoids credit card processing fees by rewarding customers for paying in cash. It allows both restaurants and customers to save.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Restaurant management software can streamline restaurant operations, helping you become more efficient and profitable. However, not all restaurant management systems are created equal — and the tools you have access to can play a large role in your success. Cloud-based management. User-friendly order management.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2020

Though forecasting your restaurant’s sales is vital to determining your cash flow, if you’re not forecasting your sales by their individual revenue centers – dine in, take out, delivery, curbside, catering, etc. – Track Average Order Value per Customer. Evaluate the Trend for Your Takeout and Delivery Orders.

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Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

This product release includes the debut of Waste Tracking for Inventory Management users, updates to xtraCASH and Sync, and some new features to look for in the Vendor Hub and Purchasing & Ordering Management. Inventory Management users, meet Waste Tracking! Disabling automatic journal syncs to QuickBooks Online.

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Waste Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering 88

Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2020

Though forecasting your restaurant’s sales is vital to determining your cash flow, if you’re not forecasting your sales by their individual revenue centers – dine in, take out, delivery, curbside, catering, etc. – Track Average Order Value per Customer. Evaluate the Trend for Your Takeout and Delivery Orders.

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Cash Management Online Ordering Inventory Seasonal Menu 78

Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry, below is the percentage breakdown of adult (age 18+) consumers who say they would be likely to use the following options if they were offered by a restaurant in their area they patronize: Order and pay for food or beverages using a restaurant website: 74%.

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Xtra Chef

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Whether you are an executive chef, a seasoned restaurant finance executive, or an owner/operator who manages your own books, speaking the language of restaurant accounting will help keep all financial stakeholders on the same page. In Part 2, we’ll help you decide how best to manage accounting at your restaurant. Inventory Management.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 16, 2025

Well cover everything from automation to IT management, with examples tailored for POS users. error rates (too many typos in orders?), Pull sales reports to see if slow days are dragging down cash flow, or check inventory logs to spot overstocking issues. Tweak your inventory management to match. SkyTab POS shines here.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 16, 2025

Well cover everything from automation to IT management, with examples tailored for POS users. error rates (too many typos in orders?), Pull sales reports to see if slow days are dragging down cash flow, or check inventory logs to spot overstocking issues. Tweak your inventory management to match. SkyTab POS shines here.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

Use of automation and self-service for both in-store ordering and drive-thrus. Touchless or cardless transactions on online channels that allowed customers to close checks without involving a server or cashier. Still others are looking toward innovations in e-commerce to imitate a seamless online experience.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Sharing information between teams shouldn’t require time-consuming communication to ensure accurate reporting, cost management, and forecasts. From ordering inventory for the weekend to scheduling staff for next week, these small decisions add up over time to impact the larger numbers.

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Web Diner

AUGUST 5, 2020

According to a Gordon Haskett analysis, fast-food giants are quietly raising their menu prices for delivery orders , implementing a premium food delivery pricing strategy. People who often order delivery do it because they prefer it to pick-up. So they may not order pick-up as often as they would need to notice these changes.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

How will you manage your menu? What kind of reports do you need to manage your restaurant? Whether you’re looking for a POS system that offers online ordering or in-depth sales reporting, we’ve got you covered. Mobile POS systems empower your staff to take more orders efficiency, helping maximize labor and service.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

This part of the customer experience covers everything from online ordering to payment and getting a reservation to being waitlisted. Marketing expenses should also include any third-party fees, whether per cover or per order. Essentially, you are paying a commission for being available for the order or reservation.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They offer a wide range of hardware and software options to aid in everything from sales to management to accounting. Cash register/drawer. These software capabilities alleviate some of the administrative tasks of running and managing a business. Business owners have many POS systems from which to choose. Touchscreen terminal.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Balancing cash flow month to month, let alone year to year, can be difficult for the ever-changing restaurant industry. As a restaurant owner or manager, you can use a budget to understand your income and expenses, and at what levels you will profit, break even, or operate at a loss. And yet, in times of uncertainty, like the COVID-19.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This kind of restaurant serves customers solely through online orders and delivery. Your ghost kitchen may be able to function as a centralized commissary or production hub, streamlining labor costs or even inventory management. They act as an extension of the restaurant, but they only fulfill deliveries for online orders.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Restaurant owners, operators, and managers are constantly faced with decisions about accounting, operations, inventory, customer service, and staffing. To keep up in a fast-paced industry, restaurants might consider adding a new role, commonly called “profitability strategist,” to the management team.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Restaurants, with quick turnover stock and multiple weekly orders, face particular vendor payment challenges. Digitizing the AP workflow gets your management and accounting team away from the computer to do more strategic tasks. Accounts payable, step-by-step. Conclusion.

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Web Diner

AUGUST 5, 2020

According to a Gordon Haskett analysis, fast-food giants are quietly raising their menu prices for delivery orders , implementing a premium food delivery pricing strategy. People who often order delivery do it because they prefer it to pick-up. So they may not order pick-up as often as they would need to notice these changes.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Tableside ordering systems are set to revolutionize how diners interact with your restaurant. Implementing a tableside ordering system doesn’t have to be complicated, but there are inherent challenges you’ll have to overcome. In 2023, over 80% of restaurants adopted a digital ordering system to enhance the customer experience.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

These back-of-house software systems have become indispensable for modern restaurants because they enhance profitability and simplify work for restaurant managers and kitchen staff. Chief among these restaurant management systems is a F&B management platform such as Apicbase. Let’s find out how.

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