7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Has the price of going to a restaurant increased? We found a 14% increase in the total price on a receipt. 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. Make small menu price adjustments. per receipt.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution 2021 2019 Cash Management 370

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.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. avocados in the stock room.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

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. Those who don’t are effectively lowering their prices. How is inflation affecting food prices?

Cash Management 207

Cash Management Food Supply Seasonal Menu Social Media 207

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. Poultry prices are up 15 percent to 18 percent ; the cost of eggs has risen 73 percent. 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.

Customer Experience 188

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Mobile Ordering 188

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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.

Loyalty Program 194

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 194

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?

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Let’s say the price of beef goes up. Reviewing your data from past menu adjustments may reveal an increase in the price of a chicken sandwich would create less of an impact on sales than bumping up the price of a hamburger. Glean data insights to help manage and build your team.

Front of House 196

Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 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.

Technology 78

Technology Ordering Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Marketing Plan : detail your pricing structure (e.g., premium pricing), your location, your menu, and the promotional strategies (e.g., Management Team : document your team and why they have the experience and expertise to make your restaurant a success. social media marketing ) you will employ. Who Is Eligible For SBA Loans?

Document 393

Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 393

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. The decreased patronage along with inflation increases running costs, which means increased menu prices. Invoice processing, ordering, food cost management, and analysis are a time consuming, but necessary evil.

Operations 197

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 197

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.  When picking up a takeout order Tipping isn’t expected.  Restroom attendant  $1-5 cash or scan-and-pay tip.

Definition 52

Definition Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 52

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.

Inventory 180

Inventory Management Management Cash Management 180

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. Proper Team and Labor Management Tools. Tools For Supporting Franchise Compliance. What Does Franchise Compliance Even Mean?

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

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.

License 354

License Cash Management Inventory Food Supply 354

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.

2021 136

2021 Cash Management Management Management 136

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Assemblywoman Gonzales, who initiated the bill, said they received “reports of restaurant owners losing money on food delivery app orders because of hidden fees from companies like DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub.” The apps must also give restaurants a full and transparent breakdown, including tips and taxes for each order.

Delivery 148

Delivery Cash Management Restaurant Law Mobile Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Normally a vibrant spot for working professionals, it is now vying for business in order to survive. As the world of hospitality attempts to recover from the impact of Covid-19, maintaining cash flow and slowly building up revenue are key elements to any establishment’s ability to survive. Order and keep track of delivery.

Cash Management 228

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Small Business 228

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

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. Enhanced accuracy through minimized human errors in order processing and inventory tracking. Ordering screens.

Loyalty Program 167

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Point of Sale 167

Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2021

With a bar software system, you can quickly scan someone’s driver’s license and verify their age right where they order. You want your customers to hang around and enjoy themselves, to continue ordering more drinks, but if there’s too long of a line, chances are they won’t stick around. Cash drawer shortages. VIP pricing.

Bar 148

Bar Cash Management POS Point of Sale 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.

Leadership 203

Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 203

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2019

According to a study, 82 percent of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. A cash flow shortage occurs when more money is flowing out of the business than is flowing into it. During a cash flow shortage, you might not have enough capital to cover your payroll or other operating expenses.

Cash Management 124

Cash Management Seasonal Menu Social Media Small Business 124

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

This creates a domino of challenges – labor dependance, the inability to pay reasonable wages, selling price ceilings that do not yield sufficient profit, etc. When menus are well researched and managed then a restaurant stands a chance of success. Without cash reserves the pandemic cause thousands of restaurant casualties.

Customer Experience 390

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 390

7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, and business closures make it next to impossible to generate pre-coronavirus revenue numbers. From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. And no money means mo' problems.

Cash Management 300

Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300

ChefMod

MAY 13, 2024

AP automation solutions specifically designed for hospitality help restaurant owners optimize their purchasing process, recipe management, inventory, analytics, GL mapping, and visibility into expenses across all suppliers. Accounts Payable (AP) Automation simplifies and streamlines the management of your company’s outgoing expenses.

Cash Management 40

Cash Management Inventory Audits Management 40

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.

2023 197

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

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.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Cash Management Food Supply 148

Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

From cloud-based POS systems to mobile apps designed to improve employee satisfaction and streamline scheduling, technology is bettering business and changing the landscape of restaurant management. So why is it that alcohol management is lagging? The problem with outdated alcohol management.

Blog 146

Blog Management Management Cash Management 146

Web Diner

AUGUST 5, 2020

In response to the pressure from third-party delivery platforms, restaurants are implementing new delivery pricing strategies. According to a Gordon Haskett analysis, fast-food giants are quietly raising their menu prices for delivery orders , implementing a premium food delivery pricing strategy. and 20.3% ).

Delivery 57

Delivery Pricing Fast Casual Online Ordering 57

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Psst, even outside of these extraordinary times, this information is also valuable for any restaurateurs that are looking to optimize their operations and get a handle on what they can and cannot control in order to reduce monthly expenses in their restaurant. Your prices – Last, but surely not least, are your prices.

BOH 368

BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Xtra Chef

JUNE 16, 2020

xtraCASH is our new product that allows restaurant operators like you to earn as much as 1% cash back on purchases simply by turning invoice capture into insights and cash. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting product release: Turn Paper Invoices into Cash. Click here to start earning extra cash today!

Cash Management 80

Cash Management Mobile Ordering Document Food Order 80

Restaurant365

AUGUST 25, 2020

Comprehending your restaurant cash flow is essential to running your restaurant business. Cash flow refers to the amount of cash coming into your restaurant minus the amount of cash going out on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Common factors that cause cash flow issues. Too much inventory. Unexpected expenses.

Cash Management 97

Cash Management Seasonal Menu Inventory Email Marketing 97

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!). Spend time researching low rent prices with good location. Manager, Mercato Italiano.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Cheetah

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Their functionality suite is broad and they offer custom handheld devices for ordering and payment processing. Toast aims to be a one-stop-shop for all the digital needs of a restaurant, from the Point of Sale to the cash drawer.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Restaurant Law POS Employee Relations 78

Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Their functionality suite is broad and they offer custom handheld devices for ordering and payment processing. Toast aims to be a one-stop-shop for all the digital needs of a restaurant, from the Point of Sale to the cash drawer.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Restaurant Law POS Employee Relations 78

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. Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady.

2022 218

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

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.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180