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Engineered for Success: Boosting Profits through Intelligent Menu Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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What Do Guests Think About Dynamic Pricing?

Modern Restaurant Management

Dynamic pricing would add friction to the guest experience, according to Capterra’s 2023 Dynamic Pricing in Restaurants. Sixty-five percent of consumers say dynamic pricing would make the decision of where and when to eat more difficult; 63 percent say it would make it harder to budget their restaurant spending.

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TWENTY COMMON MISTAKES INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS MAKE

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Again, turn to the National Restaurant Association for guidance. [] PRICING YOUR MENU BY COMPARISON. More often than not – the success of your restaurant begins with effective menu planning, proper pricing, and consistent execution. The more often you budget and measure the better you will get at it. Service is off.”

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

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Managing a restaurant is not for the faint-hearted. Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top.

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Expanding Your Business? Seven Tips to Improve Cash Flow to Fund a New Location

Modern Restaurant Management

It is important to consider if the first location has the cash flow to help financially carry the second location for a period of time if needed. Below are seven tips to improve the cash flow and make the most out of a current location to ensure a steady stream of revenue to serve as a buffer through those first months.

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Inflation Is Impacting The Restaurant Industry. Here’s How To Fight It.

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Has the price of going to a restaurant increased? We found a 14% increase in the total price on a receipt. Either diners have switched to ordering the more expensive items off the menu, or we're seeing very strong inflation of prices on menus. Make small menu price adjustments. Streamline your menu.

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Smart Pricing

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It’s called smart pricing. It’s a powerful way restaurants can maximize their revenue and profits with a “right price at the right time” model. Smart pricing encourages optimal capacity without sacrificing customers eager to patronize your business — here’s why.

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