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To Cater or Not to Cater? That is the Holiday Question

Modern Restaurant Management

Catering can be a great way to increase your sales during the holiday season. You already have the commercial kitchen, staff, customer base, and the economy of scale for bulk ordering so the cost of entry into catering should be relatively low. Add a flyer in to-go and delivery orders. Promote, Promote, Promote. Start Small.

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4 Best Third-Party Delivery Services Alternatives For Your Restaurant Compared

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With third party delivery apps growing their user base by the millions each year – even before the pandemic – we would not hesitate to say that delivery is the future of dining. With a widespread delivery infrastructure already in place they are obviously benefitting from the recent boom in food delivery.

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Ultimate Grubhub, Red Lobster Catering and Parts in Town

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Replacing error-prone handwritten scribbles and shouts, Ultimate is a digital workflow solution, connecting the front- and back-of-the house directly with diners and creating a transparent view into their order status – whether diners order for pickup or delivery on Grubhub, at an in-store kiosk, or directly with a cashier.

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

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However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent. It would also greatly help your business if your budgeting software could be seamlessly integrated with other restaurant management software, especially those that can schedule and track your employees' shifts.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

Modern Restaurant Management

And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique. You should also consider business operations that include deliveries or valet parking and which insurance coverage you would need for those.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce. As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important.

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Saving Restaurants, Grocers, and Lives in the Process

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Here’s how they can keep business going and not completely surrender customers to third-party delivery apps, or lose out to big chains in the process. It seems like a no brainer, but many restaurants and grocery chains feel overwhelmed by the shift, or that there will be little profit and great health risks to delivery deployment.