Restaurant Engine

JUNE 22, 2022

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. Your new restaurant POS system is so much more than a cash register. They receive diners’ orders quickly and correctly.

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POS Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Cash Management 111

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. Check your governor's website.

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Cash Management Government Small Business Healthcare 300

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2023

Firstly, many restaurants haven’t secured their payment processes enough to keep up with burgeoning “distanced” payments in the form of online ordering on a restaurant website, QR code menus or “card-not-present” transactions. This helps finance teams spot red flags and potential areas prone to fraud.

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Technology Cash Management Employee Relations Sustainability 169

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. Specifically, online ordering and delivery is gradually becoming a norm among restaurants. .

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Luckily, that’s what an online ordering system can do for you. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

DoorDash Capital is actually a cash advance and a fee, okay? DoorDash Capital will offer what the company describes as “fair, fast and convenient financing” which they say can help restaurant owners cover payroll and rent if revenue comes up short, to establishments that use DoorDash to handle delivery and pick-up orders.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Online Ordering Advertising 104

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

This process includes focusing on your daily finances , such as cash flow, payroll, and inventory. Invest in Technology Accounting and inventory management software are just a couple of the technologies that small business owners should invest in. Or check out how 7shifts optimizes your restaurants labour management.

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Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

So, you could offset increased beef costs by having customers who order a chicken dish foot the bill. You might discover your biggest sales come from online orders through your website, so perhaps it’s time to create an app to make ordering and cashing in on rewards even easier for customers.

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Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 176

ChowNow

JUNE 17, 2020

Since March of this year, countless restaurateurs have had to immediately close their dining rooms, lay off staff, quickly adopt online ordering, and overhaul their menus. If you use ChowNow for online ordering, it’s surprisingly simple to set up a process for contactless dining. Not a ChowNow client yet?

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Online Ordering Ordering Demo Website Management 88

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. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. We’re way beyond ordering in on a lazy night.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 215

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. The past year has turned servers into expert delivery packers, challenge chefs' creativity, and flipped the role of a restaurant manager on its head. Consider your website. Culinary Agents. GoodFoodJobs.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Some ways Lavu can help automate tasks and improve efficiency are: Order Management: Lavu provides a user-friendly interface for taking orders, which reduces errors and speeds up the process. The system can also automatically send orders to the kitchen or bar, eliminating the need for manual communication.

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Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Clover - Restaurants

MARCH 26, 2024

It may or may not matter to the kitchen managers what time you use the space. Forking over that cash can be worth it if it saves you (or your team) precious time and effort. Managers of commercial kitchens want to know that your business can make rent, so be ready to share your business plan or create one to share with them.

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Food Truck Cash Management Website Management Small Business 52

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 171

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. Now that you know what email newsletters can do for your restaurant, it's time to create a newsletter that wins hearts and sets the cash register ringing. Increase online orders? One way to keep customers coming back?

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

ChowNow

MARCH 10, 2021

When you’re researching online ordering providers like ChowNow for your restaurant, you’re bound to have questions. ChowNow builds restaurants their very own online ordering systems. One: We connect their online ordering to their profiles on the world’s most popular sites, like Google, TripAdvisor, Instagram, and more.

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Online Ordering Email Marketing Loyalty Program Website Management 78

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms. Check for state requirements on your governor’s or state health department’s website. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery. Install sneeze guards at cash registers.

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Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

we’ve learned a great deal about the features restaurant operators now find critical to their successful operations: QR-Based, Contactless Ordering and Payment. On-the-Fly Menu Management. QR-Based, Contactless Ordering and Payment. Puts your guests in control so that they can order in the way they are most comfortable.

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POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Cash Management 106

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements. In 2020, too many restaurant websites are still little more than digital brochures.

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Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 163

Deliverect

MARCH 17, 2020

Governments all over the world have been ordering restaurants, bars and other food businesses to close up shop - until further notice. You receive an Uber Eats platform starter kit which includes a tablet with the online ordering software, Uber Eats delivery bags and signage. How to get started with Deliveroo*.

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Online Ordering Merchandise Food Website Management 146

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The most important thing to consider is whether or not you have the resources to manage the added work. Things to think about include: Who will manage the catering operations? You also want to make sure your kitchen is large enough to handle any size of catering order. Hire a catering manager. Tips for Catering.

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Catering Website Management Seasonal Menu Food Supply 113

Indoor Media

JULY 29, 2020

Groupon is a website that allows businesses to promote coupons through their website and email list. Groupon’s coupon advertising platform is easy to set up and manage. To begin, you’ll need to sign up as a Merchant on Groupon’s website. If you don’t have a website or Facebook page, you need one yesterday.

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Coupons Advertising Website Management Small Business 154

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The device functions as a mobile cash register and terminal to process sales transactions. mPOS technology provides several advantages to store owners, managers, sales employees and customers. Well over a century ago, the cash register enhanced the shopping experience and served as the hub of in-store commerce.

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Retail POS Point of Sale Cash Management 98

Deliverect

JUNE 30, 2020

So how can you make sure you streamline your operations so you can give the customer what they want, while managing your business in the most efficient way? Your restaurant’s online presence is vital to allow customers to quickly land on your website or on an external booking site where your business is listed.

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Food Online Ordering Cash Management Waste 94

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Understanding Restaurant Management Software. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software. . If you’re in the beginning stages of looking for a restaurant management system , you might have multiple questions or concerns. Why do you need restaurant management software?

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Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 78

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. 8 Ways POS Software Remodels The Restaurant Management System.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 26, 2022

This will help you manage your inventory, have the right stock on hand, and ensure no one is stealing your food. By controlling food waste with accurate inventory management, you’ll improve your food service bottom line. When you are on top of your inventory, this isn’t too difficult to manage. 3: Get a Handle on Labor Costs.

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Cash Management Food Website Management Inventory 59

Harbor Touch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

There may be special licenses or permits you will need in order to open your bar. It is important to research what type of licenses you need in order to serve alcohol in your bar. On the other hand, you may need to hire a manager and/or assistant manager to help with the day-to-day operations. Do your research.

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Bar License Restaurant Law POS 78

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.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 233

Restaurant365

MAY 25, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry, below is the percentage breakdown of adult (age 18+) consumers who say they would be likely to use the following options if they were offered by a restaurant in their area they patronize: Order and pay for food or beverages using a restaurant website: 74%.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 78

Restaurant Engine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As restaurants turn to new tech, from online ordering to touchless payment and more, it’s time to take a look at what’s working and what you might consider adding. 1: Online Ordering Availability. Giving your customers the ability to order their food online is a technological imperative today. tweet this).

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

More than a POS system, Upserve is a full-fledged restaurant management software with the promise to streamline your entire operation into a simple, integral and unified interface. It has features like a built-in CRM system, a workforce schedule interface, a menu manager and even a marketing ROI analyzer.

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POS Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Cash Management 78

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 3, 2021

To keep the list manageable, some points contain a couple of service factors. Finding the business on Google or Apple Map, or a Google search – clear description and useful information with correct opening times, useful photos and website links. How does the search work on a mobile phone? Texting is used for quick responses.

Online Ordering 78

Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Cash Management Website Management 78

EATER

MAY 28, 2020

DoorDash on Thursday launched a new initiative called Storefront to help restaurants create websites and directly manage online pickup and delivery orders. Restaurants will manage these stores themselves, with orders coming directly to them (though DoorDash will still fulfill delivery requests and take a cut).

Website Management 88

Website Management Online Ordering Cash Management Customer Service 88

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

Effective crisis planning and management is a must. Can we all be expert crisis managers or are some people better at it than others? Thinking ahead, backup, clear policies and documentation are the key to good management and efficient operations. That’s if you want to stay sane and keep your business on track.

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Kitchen Safety Cash Management Equipment Front of House 88

Ken Burgin

JULY 9, 2022

Approachable management: someone in authority who staff can talk to if they notice things aren’t right. Good internal communication systems – allowing staff and management to communicate freely. Up-to-date information about costs and percentages – sharing the results of stocktake and purchasing with managers.

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Point of Sale Cash Management Website Management Audits 60

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind. Emily Washcovick.

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Customer Experience Consumer Goods Social Media Dine-in 212