ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Running a restaurant is one of the most rewardingyet riskyventures out there. Youre not just managing food and staff, youre battling slim profit margins, high operating expenses, and constantly changing customer preferences. Poor Financial Planning The Issue: Underestimating startup costs, no cash flow buffer, and unclear budgeting.

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Email Marketing Social Media Cash Management Leadership 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

By the time you manage inventory, staffing, customer demand and narrow profit margins, the last thing you want to think about is the IRS. Restaurants, like other cash-intensive businesses, are a frequently targeted for audits by the IRS. It only takes a few seconds to record transfers of cash received to the petty cash box.

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Audits Cash Management Point of Sale Document 470

Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

Now, before you start throwing out the “I’m too busy” excuse for not monitoring your KPIs, allow me to say this: “If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t have a business. To get you started down the KPI Mastery path, let’s start with the basic metrics: Cash Flow. What you have is a hobby.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Bar 439

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

They remind us not only that there are great people out there, but also that many of them work for us! The common thread is that each story is about incredible staff and great managers and that, together, they support each other inside and outside of the restaurant. Caring Managers. Best Busser Ever.

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Front of House Cash Management Back of House Hiring 520

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.

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Cash Management Seasonal Menu Social Media Small Business 312

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Take the Flights restaurant , for example: Partnering up with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, Flights started ‘Feed the Need Bay Area’ to leverage accounting support and marketing talent so that they could support the Bay Area community. Take every initiative you can to disinfect and sanitize your restaurant.

Social Media 539

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 539

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.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 486

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

“Cash or card?” Although the average American still carries cash in their wallet and uses it for nearly one-third of transactions, cashless restaurants are on the rise. Some restaurants even offer discounts for cash payment. While federal law doesn’t require a private business like a restaurant to take U.S.

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Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 423

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Cash is dirty; and 4) we will soon launch bundled food delivery, acting as a marketplace for cloud kitchen delivery. We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). Cash is dirty.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 516

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.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

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 585

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Third, menus should take into account changing customer bases. CoGS for the period = $5,000 + $1,000 – $4,000.

Front of House 531

Front of House Inventory Food Safety Social Media 531

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

Traditionally, this has meant that the manager comes out and apologizes to the guest, then offers a discount or a comped meal. Many consumers still wanted the experience of going “out” to eat, so digital channels didn’t upend the industry. This system has worked well enough in the past. Then came Covid.

Online Ordering 487

Online Ordering Cash Management Mobile Ordering Food Order 487

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency. Let us pass on the knowledge and expertise that we have gained in our 100+ years in the insurance business, so you can take a few things off your plate – and gain peace of mind.

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2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 474

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Especially today, as customers become accustomed to new dine-in protocols, take-out options and longer wait times due to capacity limitations, restaurant owners must go above and beyond to make their customers feel comfortable and welcome. Important to note is the timely need for easy take-out options.

Loyalty Program 519

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Point of Sale Employee Relations 519

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2022

More than just a rental solution, EaaS can turn those big-ticket pieces of equipment restaurants rely on into services fully managed by a third party provider. You’re less likely to encounter technical issues with your equipment when you’ve got a dedicated team taking responsibility for it. EaaS for Big Business.

Small Business 493

Small Business Equipment Cash Management Back of House 493

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Stop Loss Coverage Is Risk Management. This does not include a cancer patient who is currently taking a prescription drug with a $20,000 monthly cost, which is a known risk.

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Insurance Cash Management Healthcare Innovation 504

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.

Customer Experience 570

Customer Experience Consumer Goods Social Media Dine-in 570

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Knowing that beverages offer the longest shelf life and highest margin, BevAlc is taking center stage for restaurants owners. 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.

Cash Management 572

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Small Business 572

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2023

It will help you manage your finances more efficiently and put you in a better position to ride out those quieter months. Cash Flow Statement The term cash flow describes the money moving into and out of your business. A cash flow statement details what this flow looks like for your restaurant.

Cash Management 488

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Sourcing 488

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. And don’t forget a long-time, well-established business management tactic: the employee suggestion box.

Healthcare 508

Healthcare Cash Management Social Media Communication 508

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. And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food.

Front of House 499

Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 499

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, for her insights on the next financial resources for restaurants. Our data shows many businesses that received a PPP already have significantly reduced cash balances after taking the loan. What resources should they turn to?

Cash Management 395

Cash Management Small Business Magazine Government 395

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bigger is less predictable and much more difficult to control and bigger takes cooks and chefs away from what they love to do, what attracted them to the trade in the beginning – to cook from the heart. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost.

Seating 474

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

Owners and managers can struggle with keeping their teams accountable and up the standards they expect. On the flip side, if you spend the time to train them right with a powerful sense of responsibility and attention to detail, then they’ll take more pride and ownership in their work. Here are some ways to do so.

Cash Management 467

Cash Management Restaurant Law Take-out Training 467

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

This adapted from " Manage to Engage. How Great Managers Achieve Remarkable Results. " And in the restaurant business, particularly coming out of a pandemic, it can be tough from both sides – enabling the boss to help people feel valued and engaging teams to feel valuable. Something’s got to give though.

Cash Management 508

Cash Management Employee Relations Food Safety Healthcare 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

It’s also more prevalent than some restaurant owners and managers might want to believe. That means, in a vacuum, three out of every four of your employees could potentially engage in some form of theft from your business. Inventory Management System. Why is this helpful? Supplies and ingredients can get expensive.

Point of Sale 508

Point of Sale Kitchen Safety Back of House Inventory 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Look at Chick-fil-A or In-N-Out Burger, often regarded as the restaurant gold standard. Both brands take a people-centric approach, intentionally embedding soft skills like communication, teamwork, and resilience into hiring, training, and management practices. Ultimately, soft skills are relationship builders.

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Hiring Cash Management Customer Service Leadership 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2020

It’s relevant today because it helps restaurant leaders contend with enduring issues like crisis recovery, demand fluctuations, food waste, keeping the human touch, managing change, and retaining employees. In this excerpt, Gaudet describes learning how the new system would improve the work of managers, baristas, and support partners.

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Management Management Cash Management Beverage 453

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. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. A ghost kitchen is a restaurant that only operates out of a kitchen with no dining space. Ghost Kitchens.

2022 547

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 547

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering 491

Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

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. Let’s take one possible cause that is not on everyone’s radar: nurturing real interest in a restaurant career early on. Challenges solved. Challenges solved.

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Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

While increasing grocery costs could lead some consumers to eat out instead , it’s clear that restaurants need to do more to justify higher prices and improve the customer experience. Seven out of 10 U.S. Fortunately, today’s restaurateurs have a playbook that can help them to do precisely that. First-Rate Service.

Customer Experience 470

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Mobile Ordering 470

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 450

Inventory Management Management Cash Management 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2023

TikTok marketing yields undeniable power, especially with Gen Z as it helps mitigate choice paralysis by giving users immersive, vertical videos that take them inside a business instantly, rather than sifting through text-heavy sites. What makes Tik Tok an effective income generator, particularly for cash-strapped smaller restaurants?

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Marketing Social Media Small Business Cash Management 531

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

Hotels 505

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. When it comes to managing medical plan costs for restaurant employers, aggressive management of prescription drug expenditures can yield significant savings. Carve In or Carve Out.

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Management Management Cash Management Healthcare 450