The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

Securing more resources guarantees that your restaurant can manage more demand without compromising quality, whether it comes to equipment upgrades, automation investments, or production facility expansion. A well-run cash flow plan helps companies seize chances for expansion without second thoughts about finances.

Small Business 130

Small Business Cash Management Social Media Consumer Goods 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether founders need funding for geographical expansion, marketing or operational enhancements, presenting a compelling case to potential investors is required. rent) and (v) cash-on-cash return / payback – how long and at what rate will investment in a specific location be returned.

2024 450

2024 Cash Management Food Sustainability 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the present and future of AI use in F&B, The Splintered Path to Purchase, the Datassential 500 Awards, and where chefs are earning six figures. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1 percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1

Loyalty Program 371

Loyalty Program 2025 Customer Experience Customer Service 371

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Though recovery may take time, a new report confirms the strength of entrepreneurialism and grit of small business owners, including restaurants, who remain optimistic that their businesses will overcome any present and future obstacle with the right resources and preparedness. Cash Flow Is Top of Mind.

Small Business 449

Small Business Cash Management Webinar Recruiting 449

EATER

APRIL 11, 2025

Its a minefield out there, and for diners looking to spend ever-dwindling cash on a meal where they cant even guarantee theyll like their dining companions, a communal table presents an extra calculation. Are the supposed benefits of communal dining worth the risk of connecting with new people in ways you never imagined?

Fine Dining 238

Fine Dining Seating Dine-in Cash Management 238

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Each of those “departments” will require some level of unique kitchen management (sous chef) and specialists to support the uniqueness of function. As long as the checkbook has a credit balance they are in good shape (until predictable sales slump and cash flow turns the corner).

Hotels 505

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

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.

Technology 487

Technology Cash Management Employee Relations Website Management 487

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Manage Access to Keys : Only distribute exterior-door keys to employees who must have access. Secure Your Cash On-Hand : To reduce the risk of robberies, keeping cash in registers to a minimum is a best practice. Invest in a drop safe.

2024 474

2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

Front of House 499

Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 499

The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

Table setting and presentation : How to set a table and elicit a wow response from guests. Cash handling : How to operate a cash register, manage transactions, and process payments. Communication : Your restaurant wont survive without clear communication between all employees, from managers to those on the floor.

Training 130

Training Operations Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions. People appreciate contactless service and it has become the new norm to order differently than at the front counter of a restaurant with an employee at a cash register. Technology has become a solution in staffing as well. .

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Often the most difficult part of the sale comes with managing your emotions as the owner and approaching the sale objectively. These earnings are the pretax and pre-interest profits before non-cash expenses, one-time investments and any non-related income expenses. Managing Your Online Presence.

Front of House 414

Front of House Cash Management Equipment Back of House 414

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The following provides some “food for thought”, maybe even a “look in the mirror” checklist for those who are drifting away from those initial goals. [] THINKING THEY CAN MANAGE THROUGH OTHERS. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees.

Cash Management 359

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 359

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. Sign up here.

Food Safety 585

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

If we see the challenge as something that has an answer if we take the time to really push our problem-solving skills, then a solution will eventually present itself. True – this will not help restaurants today, but we need to get beyond crisis management and start to think long term. So, what might the cause be?

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food and service—it’s also about smart financial management. Restaurant accounting tips plays a crucial role in tracking expenses, managing cash flow, and maximizing profitability. You cannot manage your restaurant properly without going into the accounting details.

2025 113

2025 Cash Management Point of Sale POS 113

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

EATER

JULY 1, 2024

. | FX Elliott shadowed a restaurant manager at a Pasadena, California location of Houston’s to prepare for playing Natalie Berzatto The below contains plot details from Season 3 of The Bear. She sees him off to his new life as a chef in New York and offers him a little bit of cash to get started.

Management 280

Management Management White Paper Cash Management 280

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Management Team : document your team and why they have the experience and expertise to make your restaurant a success. Include 5-year financial projections including an income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement showing that your restaurant will be able to repay any loans with interest out of operating profits.

Document 393

Document Small Business Cash Management Take-out 393

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

Many are facing the difficult decision to raise their retail prices , seeking new ways to streamline operations and manage cash flow more effectively. For many, visiting a coffee shop may become less of an affordable luxury, as they pivot to at-home consumption to manage monthly budgets. One solution is roasting coffee in-house.

Café 127

Café Pricing Management Management 127

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Presentation also matters. Clear descriptions and appealing photos help customers make informed choices and anticipate the flavors and presentation of their meals. Restaurant task management software lets you create and track daily, weekly, or one-time tasks based on your team’s schedules.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Online Ordering Customer Service 397

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Four-page menus do not reflect business common sense – inventories become unmanageable, waste is much more difficult to manage, the level of expertise required of employees grows exponentially, consistency and quality are challenging, and profit is hard to predict and realize.

Customer Experience 449

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 449

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

That weekly performance report that you submit to the owner – make sure it is spelled correctly, points well made, numbers accurate, and presented as if it were a thesis for a graduate degree. Follow-up after the task is complete, with: “Could I do this task better, next time?” Start today – one step at a time to greatness.

Cash Management 400

Cash Management Uniforms Food Supply Café 400

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!). Manager, Mercato Italiano. As a manager, work for your staff and your staff will work for your customer.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

All this presents a major challenge in terms of protecting restaurants from phishing and other cybersecurity threats. The rate of people moving away from using cash is rising steadily. In 2018, 29 percent of Americans reported that they made no cash purchases in a typical week; by 2022, that figure had risen to 41 percemt.

Cash Management 322

Cash Management Point of Sale Training Information 322

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

That includes any previous liquidity steps taken and your management of any government assistance you received. By watching your 13-to 26-week cash flow models, you should be able to determine when the tide turns before the bottom falls out. Failing such a private equity bailout or sale, it may be time to consider bankruptcy.

Customer Service 455

Customer Service Small Business Cash Management Communication 455

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

It’s not always easy to get it right, and given how often it changes, it can be really difficult to manage in-house,” says Ross Hindle , the COO at PDG Media , a full-service digital agency for specialty food and beverage marketing with years of experience working in the coffee industry. “We’ve seen a lot of shifts.

Marketing 132

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media SEO 132

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

However, the challenges presented as a result of this situation could easily affect people’s livelihoods for years. The effects of this new-normal can, at a minimum, last weeks, but most likely several months.

Government 383

Government Insurance Cash Management Hotels 383

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. This year’s Neighborhood to Nation Contest will double the number of winners to award 20 prizes of $5,000 in cash along with a robust marketing package.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

They've also shared about shifts and growth in the pizza industry and three ways to increase a pizzeria or pizza chain’s cash flow. Ways to Increase Cash Flow Pay attention to internal issues and delivery orders – especially during peak hours. percent of pizza order cancellations happen between the same window. .”

Online Ordering 275

Online Ordering Cash Management 2023 Inventory 275

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Professional chefs and amateur cooks compete for Arkansas pride in the annual World Champion Squirrel Cook Off As the kitchen manager at the Odd Soul , a pizzeria and bar in Springdale, Arkansas, Addie Hayes is used to spending Saturday mornings in front of a stove. But today, she’s a little out of her element. Ravioli,” Addie specifies.

Events 335

Events Outdoor Cash Management Presentation 335

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

To gain perspective on current deal activity in the restaurant sector, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Nixon Peabody Corporate Transactions associates Robert Pethick and Anthony Bova. AB: The labor market presents a key challenge for the restaurant industry going forward.

2024 275

2024 Cash Management Beverage Entertainment 275

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

Of course, it’s essential for most businesses to accept cash payments in some situations. The Cashless Restaurant Revolution: Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless in 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, the concept of not leading with a “pay with cash” option has emerged as a transformative trend.

2025 78

2025 Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

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.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. That's why we're presenting you with all you need to know about inventory's essential steps, best practices, and helpful resources below. Table of Contents.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Table of Contents 5 easy steps to simplify bookkeeping in the restaurant industry Essential accounting and bookkeeping reports for restaurant owners and managers Identifying and reducing controllable costs in the restaurant business Should I outsource restaurant bookkeeping or do it myself?

Cash Management 221

Cash Management Employee Relations Inventory Beverage 221

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Step 1: Audit Your Current Location(s) Before you start planning for your future, take a look at your past and your present. Consider looking to: Banks Merchant Cash Advances Angel Investors Friends & Family Additionally, you should be ready (and willing) to front a good amount of your own money to expand your franchise.

Franchising 368

Franchising Franchise Audits Point of Sale 368