Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

It’s also more prevalent than some restaurant owners and managers might want to believe. A POS system is much more than a cash register or a checkout counter and its capabilities extend beyond that. Inventory Management System. Simply put, a point of sale is where you ring up customers for the product they purchased.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

Many are facing the difficult decision to raise their retail prices , seeking new ways to streamline operations and manage cash flow more effectively. For many, visiting a coffee shop may become less of an affordable luxury, as they pivot to at-home consumption to manage monthly budgets. One solution is roasting coffee in-house.

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Café Pricing Management Management 136

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

For their safety and convenience, enable delivery and payment services that allow customers to pay without cash, as well as choose when and how their order should be delivered. Minimize the risk of contact between the customer and the cashier by installing a protective screen at cash registers. Offer Disposable Menus.

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Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Last year, one of the first brands to go cashless, Sweetgreen, changed its policy to accept cash at all its locations. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) started accepting cash after Amazon confirmed it would take cash payments in all of its previously cashless Amazon Go stores. To eliminate cash is to eliminate customer choice.

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Cash Management Mobile Ordering Employee Relations Consumer Goods 433

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

There were no sophisticated profit and loss statements or cash flow charts, no point-of-sale systems or computer analytics to pour over and make decisions by; these were not the type of operations that required that level of analysis. The kitchen was not filled with the most sophisticated equipment and certainly not computerized.

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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Delivery Hiring Transportation Food Safety 383

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Sign up here.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions. People appreciate contactless service and it has become the new norm to order differently than at the front counter of a restaurant with an employee at a cash register. Technology has become a solution in staffing as well. .

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Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2023

In addition to the promise of centralizing payments into one channel, accounting software not only reduces manual administrative burdens and stresses on employees, but also flags any fraud-risk or vulnerable points in the payments chain to the designated person/people in control of the business purse strings.

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Technology Cash Management Employee Relations Website Management 487

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Equipment : What equipment will you need? Specialty bars focus on a particular type of drink or theme, such as wine bars or cigar bars, but can be much more expensive to manage. Sourcing the Right Equipment Your budget, target market, and concept will dictate your equipment needs.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Let’s get started.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. They could also be trying to get out of a bad situation—be it management, building, or market related. Have there been any major equipment repairs in the last six months to a year?

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License Equipment Certification Take-out 444

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks. Takeout For Good. PathSpot Secures Funding.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Cash is dirty; and 4) we will soon launch bundled food delivery, acting as a marketplace for cloud kitchen delivery. We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). Cash is dirty.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 516

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

Managing all of these moving parts can seem like an impossible task, yet it is imperative that you are up for it. SolaaS is focused on one comprehensive solution to quickly solve business challenges, which is a step above Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in design and adaptability. It's Time to Rethink the POS. Ramp up Revenue.

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Point of Sale Cash Management Customer Service Technology 448

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. This year’s Neighborhood to Nation Contest will double the number of winners to award 20 prizes of $5,000 in cash along with a robust marketing package.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. Management Team : document your team and why they have the experience and expertise to make your restaurant a success. Starting a successful restaurant requires passion, hard work and persistence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine interviewed Linardi about the digital restaurant experience, contactless payment and more. Very early in my professional career I fell in love with user-centric product design and developed a passion for building technology that could solve problems for the end user.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 614

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Pizza companies have long managed their delivery services independently.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 547

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You will also be able to implement changes and install new equipment much faster than would be possible if you needed to wait for a landlord’s permission. Easier Money Management. Cash flow management is one of the biggest challenges when running a restaurant.

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Restaurant Law Cash Management Insurance Seating 508

7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2021

While you’re at that, think about your restaurant’s floor plan and design and incorporate that as it will impact the customer experience. In general, lenders will want to see at least five years' worth of cash flow projections. From there, they will help you work through the numbers and provide an estimation of your future cash flow.

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Cash Management Customer Experience Document Small Business 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Space is limited, so click here to register.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. Cash registers are a technology of the past as business owners now focus on greater flexibility and control. The Evolution of POS. The Future of POS.

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POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 306

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Brining back their full staff would be overly burdensome and it is likely that many restaurants would not be able to generate positive operating cash-flow as it would limit them to a maximum potential of 50 percent of possible revenues while still having to cover 100 percent of fixed operating costs.

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Outdoor Seating Government Employee Relations 420

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Thoroughly research restaurant costs (operational, labor, equipment, etc.)—both Manager, Mercato Italiano.

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

A few months back, several Tim Hortons locations were forced to shut down after a computer virus infected cash registers at more than 1000 stores. The malware was designed to steal customer names, credit card numbers, and verification codes. At around the same time, 160 Applebee’s restaurants found malware on POS systems.

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Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 509

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Nominees for more than 50 awards categories, including Restaurant and Chef, Restaurant Design, and Media will be announced. The event will take place at 10:00 A.M.

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Brewery Design Food Supply Equipment 348

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

A modern POS system for bars goes beyond just processing paymentsit helps with inventory management, staff scheduling, and real-time sales tracking. Lavu x O’Maddy’s Installation Bars require a POS system that supports quick transaction processing, preauthorization, and dual cash drawers for smooth operations.

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POS 2025 Bar Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Managers lack the tools to properly schedule employees and plan for shifting consumer demands, and as a result, businesses are paying for redundant overworked labor, or having to manage with inadequate labor due to hiring challenges. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

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2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 1, 2025

Business operators have to quickly adapt to find new ways of managing cash flow and tight profit margins while maintaining, or ideally improving, the quality and diversity of their offerings. In turn, most roasters invest in automated equipment to assist the process.

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Point of Sale Pricing Equipment Cash Management 91

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. Make it clear to the servers to limit the number of times they are touching cash and credit cards. "Social

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Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 499