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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Food runners fluctuate between the front and back of the house, and are likely to be the messenger that communicates what is 86'd from BOH to FOH. Table of Contents.

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Six Strategies to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

The core teams that need to appreciate and cooperate are the front-of-house waiting teams, the bar staff, and the kitchen team. Restaurant efficiency is the key to making a profit in an industry with thin margins and fierce competition. Untrained and unmotivated staff. Inefficient management of staff. No realistic table management.

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Streamline the Rush: Solving the Pain Points Created by Delivery Apps

Modern Restaurant Management

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

Modern Restaurant Management

Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry. Invest in an Online Presence Social media platforms provide an unparalleled opportunity to get in front of the right audience at the right time.

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Keith Lee Knows Opening His Own Restaurant Will Be Tough

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A former MMA fighter who now commands more than 17 million followers on TikTok, Lee is known for his laid-back restaurant reviews, generally delivered from the front seat of his car, in which he evaluates the food from mom-and-pop restaurants of all kinds. Keith Lee: I live a very simple life. But its a blessing.

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Effective Communication For Restaurant Teams & Employees

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The definitive guide to restaurant staff scheduling. For example, you can facilitate communication between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams through your restaurant’s POS. Your employee scheduling platform may already have this capability built-in so you don’t have to look for a separate tool.