7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Your restaurant expenses may vary depending on various factors, such as the equipment you use, your business location, the size of your operation, and whether you own or rent your commercial space. Solutions can include preparing for possible changes in pricing, staffing, customer trends, and new technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Society Insurance has been working alongside restaurant owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

We know them by name, we oftentimes buy their products and services, we read about their success, and we aspire to be like them in some small way. Now here is the kicker – excellence has very little to do with the price you charge or the type of product or service you provide. The big misconception is: “You get what you pay for”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How do restaurant operators find efficiencies to minimize costs without degrading quality or service? At the same time, restaurants are grappling with staffing issues, with recent research showing that one in three food service workers doesn’t want to stay in the industry. Each year, insurers pay out $2.5

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Food Safety Equipment Customer Service Point of Sale 237

Sling

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Some services absolutely demand special equipment (and even special training), and offering them right out of the gate can put a serious dent in your startup capital. 4) Investigate landscaping tools and technology As we mentioned, you may need some serious equipment to get your business going.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2020

According to a recent study , 44 percent of Americans use food delivery services, and the entire country spends over $100 billion on food delivery in a year. For restaurants who are not able to employ their own delivery drivers, third-party delivery services like Grubhub, Uber Eats and EatStreet handle the delivery.

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Delivery Insurance Customer Service Online Ordering 231

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

But restaurant finances are notoriously complex, with so many types of expenses to manage: Dining and kitchen supplies Commercial real estate Utilities Maintenance Insurance Marketing Payroll And more Restaurant budgeting can be head-scratching and very time-consuming. One example is our restaurant remote management service.

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Management Management Cash Management Insurance 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 13, 2021

When serving a large customer base, smokers are a huge asset to restaurants. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that cooking equipment is the leading cause of fires in dining establishments. Creosote is tar created by burning wood that will build up in your cooking equipment and could potentially start a fire.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

.” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space. IoT to the Rescue.

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Food Food Safety Customer Service Customer Experience 206

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. She says, “This creates a safer environment for staff and guests and also helps us maintain our equipment.

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Society Insurance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The automatic extinguishing system (AES) is an important piece of equipment in any commercial kitchen. Here we’ll go over the details of working with an AES service contractor to maintain your system. Your AES service contractor will provide consultations, planning, routine maintenance, and inspections. Be prepared.

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Insurance Kitchen Safety Equipment Customer Service 97

The Food Corridor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

From a customer getting sick from a foodborne illness, or an unexpected fire or theft, to loss of income through a fridge or freezer failure, risk is part of the business. The way to mitigate the risk is to take out a robust insurance policy. They pool the customer premiums to cover any claims. What the FLIP is the Solution?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

As more states implement restrictions and seating bans on restaurants to curb the spread of COVID-19, many restaurants are offering delivery for the first time and are now more vulnerable to challenges arising from delivery services. It may also reduce the restaurant’s employees exposure to the virus through customer contact.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a bar or restaurant owner, you know that your night isn’t over when the last customer leaves. Closing checklists will vary for each establishment; cafes and quick-service restaurants will probably have different needs at the end of a day. Finally, don’t forget about the safety of your employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Savvy food and beverage professionals are recognizing the craft beverage category as a gateway to loyal, higher-value customers. Creators entering more fully into the on-premise business model are becoming better partners for their B2B customers. The impact of these technological shifts is multifaceted.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. Customer Analysis : discuss the types of customers you will attract and serve. This means the bank is partially "insured" in case somebody is unable to repay them.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. There are generally two approaches.

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Sling

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Take the time to learn as much about the cleaning industry as possible, including answers to questions like: Is there a need for cleaning services in your area? What type of equipment is necessary? Will your cleaning business focus on residential or commercial services? Are there enough clients close by to support your business?

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Sling

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Getting a customer-centric point of view can go a long way toward helping you make the right decisions. What insurance is necessary? What type of equipment will you need? Each has a different focus, pulls in a different clientele, and requires different equipment. 8) Purchase insurance. 2) Work in a gym.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Delivery is an essential part of restaurants nowadays, which is why there are more restaurants partnering with third-party delivery services, even if they already have their own in-house delivery. If you monitor these reports regularly, you’re going to know right away when one third-party service is outperforming the others.

Delivery 206

Delivery Insurance Online Ordering Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2021

In March, businesses were forced to take a step back and look at their business model to ensure that they were addressing their customer’s health, hygiene and safety concerns. So, what can brands do to address the impacts of COVID-19, while being mindful of the past, present and future of customer experience?

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 23, 2022

The catering industry includes companies that provide individual event-based food services. There can be companies that cater to larger groups, or if you are starting out, you can start small for a party of 20 or 50 people depending on the experience, equipment, and capital you have. Buying Equipment And Sourcing Your Raw Material.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 1, 2022

The location should have good visibility to attract customers from off the street. Purchase Equipment. Once you are done with the location, you can start designing the interiors and procuring the necessary equipment. Once you are done with the location, you can start designing the interiors and procuring the necessary equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy. Making data-driven decisions will provide valuable insights to ensure profitability regardless of changing customer preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2021

The cost of partnering with third-party food delivery services can be high, but the cost of not doing so could be even higher. And that’s a “necessary evil” for accessing each one’s loyal customers. Realistically, for some, abandoning the delivery segment would be tantamount to shutting down completely.

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Delivery Customer Service Point of Sale Customer Experience 165

Cheetah

MAY 1, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants that could afford it enjoyed the additional marketing and new customers outreach service these apps provided. But now that pickup and delivery is their only option, restaurants simply cannot continue to rely on a service that is eating away at their bottom line.

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Delivery Food Mobile Ordering Insurance 109

MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

This includes your day-to- day operations, setting policies for customer service, ordering procedures for food and beverages, and staff requirements needed for various shifts. You’ll need to find out how to acquire food service permits and liquor licenses (assuming you plan on serving alcohol).

License 52

License Food Supply Insurance Small Business 52

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

Key staff resignations, equipment breakdowns, people issues, a kitchen fire or industry disputes – one way or another your turn will come. Equipment problems – maintenance, capacity problems, fire, refrigeration failure and computer crashes seem to be part of a day’s work.

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Kitchen Safety Cash Management Equipment Front of House 88

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Understanding how to prepare your staff for a fresh coat, what styles of paint, and finishes can help you create a space that is inviting, warming, or even exciting for your customers. Front of House Customers will always notice the colors and ambiance of the space when first upon entrance. And will every area be clean by service?

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Bar Front of House Back of House Customer Service 186

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. Eversys espresso machines – awesome equipment that grinds, tamps, preps milk and dispenses. Goodbye barista?

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Recurring restaurant costs would include costs like lease or mortgage payments, employee salaries, food and beverage costs, utilities, insurance and permits. Fixed costs such as insurance, rent, and loan payments do not fluctuate month to month. This includes everything from napkins to kitchen equipment, as well as licensing costs.

Point of Sale 120

Point of Sale License Insurance Employee Relations 120

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Average customer headcount. Customer Acquisition Costs. Customer Retention Rate. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. But what should be measured, and how? Inventory turnover ratio.

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

The Restaurant Group

JUNE 25, 2022

The right location can help attract customers, while the wrong location can make generating buzz and building a solid clientele more challenging. If your restaurant is located in an area with high foot traffic, more potential customers will likely see your business and give it a chance. One key factor to consider is foot traffic.

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2013 Advertising Food Supply Insurance 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Things like customized tags and cost reporting can create detailed, valuable forecasts.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What is the typical service like on a busy shift? Getting an idea of the pace, volume, and intensity of service can help applicants gauge if they’re a good fit for the environment and what will be expected of them during peak times. What is the restaurant’s service philosophy and customer experience goal?

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 9, 2020

If you have a passion for food, food service, or bringing people together over a meal, the restaurant business might just be for you. . Statistics show that the number of Americans dining out continues to increase, however, so there are plenty of potential customers to go around. Apply for Permits, Licensing, and Insurance.

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License Equipment Website Management Hiring 78

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Restaurants also need to adhere to the: Kitchen Equipment Regulations: The commercial cooking tools and appliances, like ovens, fryers, etc., Fire Code Regulations: Ensure that your space and equipment is in accordance with New York City’s Fire Code Regulations. Insure Your Restaurant And Get Familiar With The Taxes .

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