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The State of Full Service Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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Restaurant Management Software: A Comprehensive Roundup

Aaron Allen & Associates

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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8 Ways CFOs Can Help Restaurant Groups Through the Restaurant Reopening/Recovery

Restaurant365

Increased focus on restaurant loyalty programs or custom mobile apps. Strong vendor relationships can help you ensure continuity in product, better pricing, and high-quality standards for inventory. Ultimately, managing your vendor relationships is an area of risk management. Ensure access to capital.

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5 Excellent Tips to Retain Workers during Restaurant Labor Crisis

Cheetah

Programs like Cheetah Just in Time (JIT) offer a ready-to-serve inventory of high-quality fresh-cut items, saving businesses hundreds of hours in prep time and labor costs. This helps restaurant operators save time scheduling, effectively manage their labor costs and streamline workforce communication.

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Restaurant Startup Trends To Follow In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Investing in labour-saving technologies and providing simple and fewer menu selections, for example, has allowed them to free up cash flow and recruit more people or raise compensation. Your ghost kitchen can be the foundation for something much more with the appropriate strategy, enough cash, and a sound business plan.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

Apicbase

85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. Toast , 2023) 58% of operators said that rising inventory costs was their number one source of financial strain in 2023. million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. However, there is still a 2.6%

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