Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them. Every business requires controls in pricing, consistency, quality, and cash handling. Social media is very inexpensive, but someone needs to effectively manage it every day and every way. Service is off.”

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Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 366

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Food Safety Point of Sale 207

7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. If the restaurant management chooses to pay some or all of the service charge out to staff, that money counts as taxable wages, not tipped income. Managers, supervisors, and employers can’t receive funds from tip pools either. per hour) and tips.

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Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Online and Mobile Ordering Systems. Online ordering and delivery are one of the fastest growing aspects of the restaurant industry, up 124% in 2020.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We also looked to see if the number of items ordered per receipt has stayed the same: they didn't. Guests are ordering fewer items and paying more for them. Either diners have switched to ordering the more expensive items off the menu, or we're seeing very strong inflation of prices on menus. per receipt. in 2019 and $99.50

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Many quick-serve and fast-food restaurants thrived using delivery and drive-thru channels. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm.

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Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 148

Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Many quick-serve and fast-food restaurants thrived using delivery and drive-thru channels. Technologies like digital menus, QR codes , contactless ordering, and payment at the table suddenly became the norm.

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Online Ordering 2021 Delivery Ordering 146

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Whether customers are meeting their friends for an evening out or they’re placing an order for take-out for their at-home festivities, food establishments can expect to see an uptick in business this weekend. Once that amount of time is calculated, you can determine the labor costs to support cash handling efforts alone.

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Cash Management Transportation Recycling Small Business 164

SpotOn

MAY 28, 2024

Millennials and Gen X named the most generous tipping generations Younger restaurant workers find potential for increasing tips through use of technology 25% of Gen Z workers say fast-food and drive-thrus service warrant tipping SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Around 50% of workers 55 and up feel the same.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Customer Service Technology 64

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

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the demanding world of the restaurant industry, success is not solely reliant on exceptional food and service. Positioning these items at 'eye-level' or top-right corner of the menu, areas that customers naturally glance at first, can boost visibility and orders.

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Menu Cash Management Seasonal Menu Influencer 167

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively. casual dining vs. fine dining).

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Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Choose the right cleaning products ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions. With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Point of Sale 167

7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

You won’t have cash coming in until you open your doors, so you’ll have to depend on your life savings, investments, and loans to get you through your first few weeks or months of business. If your space is worth $1 million, for example, you’ll need $100,000 in cash to lock in the space. You’ll need roughly 10% down on your space.

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License Cash Management Inventory Food Supply 354

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

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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Inventory Management Management Cash Management 180

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Booming Fast-Food Restaurant Space.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

If you are making a cash deposit – take an extra few seconds to make sure the bills are facing in the same direction, and not bent, properly counted, and double checked for accuracy. Then go about finding out how to be a world-class dishwasher, breakfast cook, prep cook, grill person cooking hot dogs, server, bartender, chef, or manager.

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Cash Management Uniforms Food Supply Café 299

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. As restaurants shuttered across the world due to the pandemic in 2020, deliveries and takeout orders soared.

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Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

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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Technology Ordering Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

QR Codes and the Concept of Ordering or Paying Ahead The restaurant experience has changed in many ways, and, over the past few years, the pandemic accelerated a major shift. On-demand delivery has grown, and consumers have become used to quick service and ordering through their smartphones, even while waiting at restaurants.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 167

SpotOn

MAY 20, 2024

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.  It's a way to acknowledge the excellent service (and food) and reward the people who make up a wonderful hospitality experience.

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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. Restaurants must keep innovating to elevate the diner experience. First-Rate Service.

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Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Mobile Ordering 188

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

These tips for managing aggressive customers can take you from the beginning of a conflict to a peaceful and amicable resolution. Listen to them and apologize if they are unsatisfied with the food or service. Remember, humility is an investment in customer management because they deserve extra personal attention. I would be too.

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Cash Management Customer Service Food Safety Restaurant Law 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Restaurants, like Los Angeles’ Blu Jam Cafe , have embraced QR codes to navigate a limited front-of-house staff, allowing diners to view the menu, order and pay, and enabling front-of-house staff to focus on food running and seating. Redefining the Role of the Manager. Simplicity Is Key.

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Technology Front of House 2023 Cash Management 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

There are all kinds of different types of restaurant theft, ranging from food and inventory, theft at the register and checkout counter, external grease theft, time theft and employee product theft. It’s also more prevalent than some restaurant owners and managers might want to believe. Inventory Management System.

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Point of Sale Kitchen Safety Back of House Inventory 203

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. That said, menu consistency helps keep food prep consistent with the same ingredients, supplies, and processes.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In fact, the demand for online restaurant ordering continues to grow among restaurant consumers. Restaurant owners and managers consistently look for solutions that allow customers to place orders online and have food delivered fast. An online ordering and delivery system is crucial for the modern restaurant.

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Online Ordering Delivery Ordering Point of Sale 85

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Another way to slice and dice data is to comb through food costs. So, you could offset increased beef costs by having customers who order a chicken dish foot the bill. You can also leverage POS-gathered restaurant analytics to simplify forecasting, making things like off-premises orders operate more smoothly.

Front of House 196

Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

As consumers have come to rely on their cell phones in virtually every aspect of their lives, restaurants should consider letting guests order via mobile rather than at a counter. Contactless Ordering. In fact, 51 percent of Americans are using cash less often and are using some form of contactless payment already.

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Fast Casual Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering 208

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2020

Nowadays, though, owners and managers unable financially to bring back their full complement of staff are relying on the technology to facilitate almost everything with a food order, except make it. As they complete their transactions, staff sets orders on the counter for retrieval.

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Cash Management 2003 Mobile Ordering Customer Service 198

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed expert Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, for her analysis on what restaurants owners need to understand about inflation. What are best practices for restaurant owners and operators to manage costs right now? How is inflation affecting food prices?

Cash Management 207

Cash Management Food Supply Seasonal Menu Social Media 207

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. Customers place orders on the Wonder app for delivery or pick-up. restaurant concepts.

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Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 137

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. over a certain period of time.

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