Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them. Always date and label everything.

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SpotOn

MAY 20, 2024

That doesn’t mean they fully understand how tips factor into a restaurant’s financials or server’s take-home pay. The ubiquity of tips, the prevalence of cash-free payments, and a lack of clarity around service charges have left consumers and operators alike searching for a sustainable solution. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. The food service industry is scrambling to keep up with these new costs, pushing the price of a restaurant meal to a 40-year high. Seven out of 10 U.S. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. It’s important to monitor what’s selling so managers can order more in a timely manner, ensuring the most popular choices are always in stock.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success.

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 22, 2022

A POS is really worth it because it lets your customers take ownership of their payment options. A POS system helps you manage orders and take payment with ease. Many systems also help you manage inventory, track sales, pull reports, do payroll, and allow team members to clock in.

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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. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

If the stakeholders in this important industry do not take the opportunity to learn from the lessons encountered, then a return to those exciting decades of growth and media glory will be difficult to envision. When menus are well researched and managed then a restaurant stands a chance of success.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Diners would sit down and immediately download an app to browse the menu, place their order, and pay with a credit card, all on their phones. As startups have “disrupted” the restaurant industry, they’ve replaced menus and hand-written orders with kitchen display systems (KDS), ordering tablets, and QR codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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SpotOn

MARCH 4, 2024

While those classic cash registers did wonders back in the day, point-of-sale (POS) systems have now become the industry standard for small businesses and restaurants. Alongside transactions, modern POS systems run software applications to help businesses manage their employees, reach new customers, and encourage existing ones back in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 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. " Under the banner of its longstanding “We Help You Make It” promise to foodservice operators, US Foods Holding Corp.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This important development aligns with the growing trend of conscious consumers demanding increased transparency, already apparent in flights, ridesharing like Uber and Lyft and mobile plans. The apps must also give restaurants a full and transparent breakdown, including tips and taxes for each order. Two things stand out in this bill.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whatever the size of your operation, a tableside ordering system can help—it’s certainly not a tool for just large corporate restaurants. In fact, surveys show that 56% of people dine out at least twice a week! Implementing a tableside ordering system like CAKE from Mad Mobile can reshape how you run your business.

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BNG Point of Sale

JANUARY 19, 2021

Running a POS system for your business is a key way to speed up orders and improve customer service; this is a universal truth for both restaurants and bars alike. What Are The Benefits Of a Restaurant Management System? Let’s take a close look. 1 Restaurant POS Systems Improved Mobility.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. That’s where restaurant management software comes in. In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the best restaurant management software out there.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study.

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Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

However, some owners don’t realize they can leverage their bar POS data to make smarter table management decisions. Managing a bar comes with unique challenges. By analyzing daily data, you can identify whether your ordering process is taking too long, bartenders aren’t getting drinks out quickly, or slow payments are to blame.

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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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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

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. Top Foods of 2020. Financial Trends Insights.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

POS stands for point of sale, and it refers to the transactional moments when a guest orders and pays for their meal. Plenty of places continue to make do with the cash-only, pen-and-paper systems that restaurants have relied on for years. It includes both hardware and software that runs on computers and mobile devices.

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Focus POS

JUNE 2, 2020

It could be argued that the restaurant industry has been hit the hardest when it comes to stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates; however, the resilience of the restaurant industry cannot be denied, and as restaurateurs shift their thinking from, “How am I going to survive?” we see the emergence of a few key themes. .

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

While every restaurant should properly plan out its work schedule during the holidays (and year-round, for that matter), not every restaurant needs to drastically overhaul its schedule when December rolls around. The bad news for restaurants is that food service businesses are facing ongoing difficulty hiring.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms. General managers and restaurant owner/operators should create checklists for crew and managers to use during their shifts. Take employees’ temperatures at your discretion.

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Deliverect

JULY 24, 2020

The lockdown accelerated the adoption of online ordering and delivery tech as dining rooms closed and people were stuck at home. It has also brought contactless ordering and payment to the fore, especially as restaurants prepare to reopen with new sanitation and distancing measures in place.

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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. Update to Mobile POS System. The benefit of a mobile POS system is the freedom of mobility it gives your serving staff. Is it your staff?

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. Inefficient practices are being phased out in favor of more efficient and faster methods of operating. Inefficient practices are being phased out in favor of more efficient and faster methods of operating. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software. .

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Maybe they offer reservations or off-site ordering options, but those are nearly always offered through a third-party platform. That means restaurants — especially restaurants who are just dipping their toe into data and analytics for the first time — should not go out and spend a million dollars on tech solutions tomorrow.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Harnessing the POS software, restaurateurs have enhanced their restaurant management systems to stay pro-active in the competition. . One of the most important reasons you will deploy a POS system in your restaurant is for efficient management of labor and food costs. Simplify Ordering & Billing Procedures.

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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. and Canada.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Today, technology is at the helm of on-premise ordering processes. Customers in the restaurant industry can directly place their orders on tableside tablet systems. The new technology also allows servers to enter customer orders on hand-held devices. Tableside Ordering System. Recording payment methods used by each guest.

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EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. We’re here to disrupt the food deliveries industry,” says Ben Thein, COO of Flytrex , an Israeli drone delivery company. Just don’t think too hard about how that’d work.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

People love your food, and they want it outside your restaurant, too. You have a restaurant, and people already love your food. Yet, there are some things to consider before taking the plunge. The most important thing to consider is whether or not you have the resources to manage the added work. tweet this).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2021

Since this daypart has increased traffic during the pandemic, operators will need to innovate their food and beverage offerings to grow traffic. "Across Frequency is rising fast too, and 43 percent of US consumers plan to visit venues more often than they did in 2019—nearly twice the number who will go out less (22 percent).

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