Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

By regularly monitoring and managing costs associated with having employees, restaurant owners and managers can make informed decisions about staffing levels, pricing, and overall operations to ensure the business runs efficiently and profitably. Be transparent and reward employees. However, this cost cutting tip is crucial.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Staff Size : Figure out how many employees will need access to the system and their access levels. Integration Options : Since 78% of customers prefer having various ordering methods, choose a POS that connects with online ordering platforms , delivery services, loyalty programs, and inventory management tools. I love this feature.

POS

The Rail

JUNE 30, 2025

Sharpen Your Business Edge with Education Elevating your business acumen often starts with formal education, and a business-related degree can provide the structure and insights needed for growth. Track employee performance over time. Secure Your Supply Chain Before It Breaks One of the most overlooked elements of growth is supply.

Education

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

Edge computing enables sophisticated algorithms that don’t just optimize for productivity, but intelligently factor in employee skill level, tenure, availability preferences, and even family needs. Even better, general managers save valuable time and costs, reducing unexpected product outages.

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Vendor Disputes: Without proper documentation of invoices and payments, disputes with suppliers can escalate, damaging relationships and potentially disrupting supply chains. Tip Tracking: Record all tips, whether cash or credit card, for each employee. Ensure compliance with IRS reporting requirements for tipped employees.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

New data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report highlights how off-premises dining has become both a consumer preference and business essential, with the convenience and availability of takeout, delivery, and drive-thru now deeply embedded in everyday life.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

• The Global Supply Chain : The global supply chain today is functioning better than it was several years ago as we emerged from the pandemic. It is estimated that 10 percent of all restaurant employees are undocumented as are at least 25 percent of all agriculture employees, according to the Pew Research Center.

Small Business

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. The return of a more regular dining experience signals an encouraging step forward for owners and employees alike, however, caution is necessary.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

Supply-chain management has always been a pain point in the foodservice industry, even in pre-pandemic times. And with a lack of visibility into the supply chain, teams are left to guess on shipment and pick-up timing for critical supplies, including beverage-grade gas. Luckily, there is hope.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Proper inventory management is essential to decreasing food waste and saving related expenses. Educate your employees why it’s essential to reduce food waste and train them on how to accomplish this. Teach employees proper cutting and storage techniques that will keep food items fresher for longer. Train your staff.

Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. As a result, ghost kitchens, delivery-focused kitchens without a storefront or dining area, are growing in popularity.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Studies have shown that better IAQ relates to reduce risk of airborne viruses such as COVID-19. Good mechanical design starts with ventilation, filtration and proper airflow relation. Other considerations include introducing an anteroom or restricted enclosed space for pick up/delivery personnel.

Design

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry report, 68 percent of customers say they are more likely to purchase takeout or delivery of food than they were before the pandemic. Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

. “We hope our company Manifesto Marke t is safely positioned b/c 1) our supply chain is local, 2) our locations have a lot of fresh, open-air, and 3) we are cashless – so no currency is exchanged. Cash is dirty; and 4) we will soon launch bundled food delivery, acting as a marketplace for cloud kitchen delivery.

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

” RWCF is compiling an extensive list of resources and links related to the COVID-19 Crisis on its website, and, soon, we will collect data (qualitative and quantitative) from affected workers and restaurant owners so that we can work with local and national leaders to address the systemic issues the COVID19 pandemic has exposed. .

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. The time is now to explore grants.

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In fact, leveraging IoT is revolutionizing the sector by optimizing supply chain management, enhancing the customer experience, and facilitating data-driven decision-making. Connected sensors and devices allow real-time tracking and monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain. Elevating customer experiences.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association , 62 percent of operators say their restaurant needs more employees to support customer demand. During the pandemic, menu prices frequently changed, and products were often out-of-stock due to supply chain shortages. Thus, automation of product updates was essential.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2021

Restaurants were harder hit than most because many food related businesses weren’t ready to transition to digital services. With costs such as rent, food supplies and salaries, it’s no wonder a lot of restaurants doubt they’ll be able to bounce back. Enforce face-mask wearing for both employees and customers.

Marketing

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

Employees do not require a doctor’s note. Provide proper supplies in the restaurant to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves. Focus on other channels like third-party delivery. Offer discounts on delivery/takeout. Encourage guests to order take-out or delivery.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

Other expenses — such as utilities, occupancy, supplies, general/administrative and repairs/maintenance — combine to represent about 29 percent of sales. 13 percent of operators say they eliminated third-party delivery. 13 percent of operators say they eliminated third-party delivery. economy enters a recession.

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? The "timed" drive-thru waits of customers were always essential for the bottom-line of the business, but the flaw continued to be, ‘How do we not only have our employees engaged in the effort, but have their commitment to speed of service as well?’

Employee Relations

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Grubhub's mid-year report checks in on the popular food trends to date and what quarantined Americans ordered through contact-free delivery, and predicts what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year. Take-out/delivery. State of the Plate 2020 – top foods across various cities. pinot grigio. chardonnay.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

When thinking about the future of the dining experience post COVID, it is easy to get caught focusing on things like digital only self-service, sci-fi-like drone food delivery and taking pills or shakes instead of food. So what exactly does this future look like? The Shift to Co-Pilot Mode.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Takeout and delivery increased 300X in a couple of weeks relative to reservations and wait list on Yelp. Yelp Economic Average.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

.™” with an initial donation, aiming to raise $125,000+ for Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), a nonprofit that assists the families of service industry members navigating life-altering circumstances. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE).

Healthcare

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Americans preferred to pick-up their food (38 percent US vs. 22 percent UK), while the UK preferred home-delivery (57 percent UK vs. 33 percent US). Restaurants vs. delivery services. Despite the popularity of third-party delivery apps, many consumers prefer to interact directly with the restaurant itself.

2020

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2020

With Coronavirus prompting restaurants all across the country to completely rearrange how they operate, we knew we had to act to bolster this segment of the supply chain. One of our first steps was to offer significant discounts to restaurants that remain open offering delivery and takeout.

Retail

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

There is a way—and it’s through creating employee contests. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover. 47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that turnover had no impact on their business. for some of their favorites.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão.

2023

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A surge in demand caused by the delivery and take-out boom is partly the reason. Supply chain disruptions and shortages like these are hitting every part of the food service industry hard. The labor crisis is not slowing down and the situation across the entire supply chain is dire. But the root cause runs deeper than that.

Food Supply