7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. avocados in the stock room.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

SpotOn

MARCH 27, 2024

This new law mandates that food service establishments can't offer guests complimentary plastic utensils and related items. A customer must ask for single-use plastics such as forks, knives, and spoons alongside other items usually given out as part of a takeout order. What is New York City's Skip the Stuff bill?

Restaurant Law 52

Restaurant Law Waste 2024 Online Ordering 52

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US. Choose Location.

Waste 98

Waste License Loyalty Program Website Management 98

Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities.

Waste 147

Waste Compost Point of Sale POS 147

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Modern payment solutions that provide the ultimate convenience and enable customers to order and pay how they prefer are on the rise this holiday season, empowering restaurants to deliver an improved experience without sacrificing the quality of service. remain eager to dine out. In the U.S. In the U.S.

Customer Experience 189

Customer Experience Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 189

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. In nearly every context, it means to “refuse service”, “get rid of” or “nix” something. Whether you're a diner, restaurant employee, or owner, “86” is a term you should know. Table of Contents.

Definition 360

Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

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. Break-even point. Sales per labor hour. Average customer headcount. Customer Acquisition Costs. Customer Retention Rate. If it's not measured, it won't be managed.

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Apicbase

APRIL 28, 2023

Every report on food waste is a jaw-dropper. Food waste is a monumental problem with massive consequences. An estimated 32% of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted from farm to fork (some reports even say between 40-50%). Food loss and waste represent about $940 billion in annual economic losses. on food costs.

Waste 52

Waste Food Point of Sale Inventory 52

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this post, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about restaurant sales forecasting - from the reasons why to forecast, to steps on how to create forecasts accurately, to what you should consider when forecasting for your restaurant. Restaurant Sales Forecasting Method & Techniques. Table of Contents.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2022

From the moment they set foot inside your restaurant to the first time they log onto your website, your customers are sharing vital pieces of information that can fundamentally change how your brand operates. To understand what customer intelligence is, we have to define what it means for restaurants.

Point of Sale 215

Point of Sale Customer Service Email Marketing Website Management 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

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. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. Retaining and Attracting Employees.

POS 215

POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 215

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Point of Sale (POS) Terminals. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Evolving Your Restaurant Technology Stack 1. Partender 3.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Restaurant owners are using intelligent packaging to keep food warm, hygienic, presentable, and ready to eat from kitchen to customer plate. Multiple restaurants, cafes, bakeries and other food stores integrated takeout and at home delivery to their services to gain customers and keep their business afloat during the crisis.

Compost 208

Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 203

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

However, customers still sit physically in restaurants, blurring the lines between the online and offline. Different innovative payment methods are being leveraged to increase food services efficiency in fast-food joints to fine dining. In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste.

Technology 197

Technology Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Order 197

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

There were no sophisticated profit and loss statements or cash flow charts, no point-of-sale systems or computer analytics to pour over and make decisions by; these were not the type of operations that required that level of analysis. I have very fond memories of walking the streets of St. That was it!

Seating 446

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 446

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue. A higher average table turnover rate may mean that more guests can be served right at the table in a given period of time, which can lead to increased sales and revenue.

Seating 173

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Create a Strong Online Presence While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can generate buzz for a restaurant, many Gen Z customers are still looking to traditional platforms like Yelp and Google Maps when choosing a restaurant to visit; therefore, marketing strategies should focus on creating a strong online presence for the overall brand.

Loyalty Program 189

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

The prices of goods and services have increased 8.5 Not only is your menu a key part of the customer experience but consider all major areas of restaurant operations, such as food cost, labor, marketing, accounting, and sales forecasts when making decisions about your menu. Prioritize Accurate Recipe Costing.

Waste 187

Waste Food Supply Point of Sale Inventory 187

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

The benefits of a digital workplace can put restaurants in a better position to increase profits, reduce waste, and experience greater growth. Gives front-of-house teams the resources to provide better customer service. Company leaders know that their frontline squads have a unique vantage point and valuable insights.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 197

The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

Waste 52

Waste Management Management Operations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

AI is now playing a role in many significant areas ranging from enhancing supply chain management to streamlining customer interactions, ultimately ensuring seamless functioning within restaurants. They also extend to customer-facing areas of the business. The impact of AI on gathering customer feedback is truly revolutionary.

2024 123

2024 Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience Customer Service 123

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

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. Finally, low-power IoT solutions require fewer access points, making deployment easier. IoT to the Rescue.

Food 212

Food Food Safety Customer Service Customer Experience 212

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Part of this strategy involves understanding the role your servers should be playing to accommodate more diners and ensure service functions efficiently without downplaying the guest experience. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake!

2024 189

2024 2023 Food Order 2013 189

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard. None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic.

Uniforms 471

Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 471

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. Energy Management.

Food Safety 245

Food Safety Equipment Customer Service Point of Sale 245

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Here are some guidelines to consider implementing before your next shift. Create a sanitization & cleaning checklist ??

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

For instance, Denny's, an American table service diner-style restaurant chain, launched two ghost kitchen brands in 2021 to increase its market share. The result was a 25% percent spike in sales in just two months. Ghost Kitchen to emerge as the New Normal in the Post-Pandemic Era?

Online Ordering 196

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 196

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Restaurant sales in the US grew from $842.3 It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15 71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. Let’s dig in. In the previous year, it was 17%.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Squirrel Systems

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) systems offer several benefits for servers and restaurants, making them a valuable tool for improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall operations. Reduced Waiting Times: Guests spend less time waiting for their checks, which can lead to higher customer turnover and increased revenue.

Mobile Ordering 52

Mobile Ordering POS Ordering Point of Sale 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With customers opting for alternatives to dine-in, restaurants adapted to build solutions to offer takeout, delivery and curbside pickup options. Several solutions have popped up over the past year that allows you to customize menu templates and share them online in minutes. What Is Contactless Dining? QR Codes.

Mobile Ordering 227

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Consumer Goods Customer Experience 227