Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Reduce Spoilage : Get alerts for expiring items and use the FIFO method to manage perishable goods.

Waste

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

Business model: Delivery-heavy brands reliant on third-party apps may see lower returns due to commissions. Costs keep climbing Youve probably noticed: Food costs are volatile, driven by inflation, supply chain issues, and even climate change. Without it, one bad month can wipe out three good ones.

Point of Sale

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. How to solve it: Use data-driven ordering to track inventory closely to forecast demand accurately and avoid overstocking.

Operations

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

With cloud-based software and platforms like Microsoft Teams, restaurants can standardize processes across multiple locations and speed up supply management. Inventory management software: Tracks stock in real-time. Accuracy: Reduces payroll and inventory errors. A strong supply chain keeps everything on track.

Technology

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Multi-Channel Integration : Sync with online ordering platforms, third-party delivery apps, and marketing tools for a connected restaurant ecosystem. Beyond where customers place orders, how you manage deliveries matters just as much.

2025

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Real-Time Inventory Tracking offers a powerful solution by giving operators instant visibility into whats in stock, whats being used, and what needs to be reordered. With real-time data guiding inventory decisions, restaurants can take tighter control of their food costs and boost long-term profitability.

Inventory

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. Online ordering and delivery apps. Inventory and supply chain apps. Heres a breakdown of the most common types of restaurant apps and how they support your business.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2025

These emerging areas of auxiliary or supplementary technologies are being deployed to incrementally improve key engagements along the order supply chain, which are critical to avoiding pitfalls that drive inconsistency. Analytics are critical to help restaurants gain visibility into traffic, order makeup, sale insights, inventory, and more.

Menu

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They play a big role in overseeing your inventory and attending to customer complaints. In this article: How do you handle inventory management to keep the bar always adequately stocked? What techniques would you use to prevent over-pouring and inventory shrinkage? Supply shortages require a different approach.

Bar

ChowNow

JUNE 12, 2025

It’s like knowing how to make a schedule, do inventory, or cover a section of tables if a server calls out sick and you’re shorthanded. If you’re using a restaurant management system or inventory management system, you may already have this data on hand. It’s just part of the job.

Operations

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. The New York ICE arabica contract for September delivery closed at US 322.30 Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability.

2025

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

The next youre racing to keep inventory stocked while customers wait for tables. Master Inventory Control Inventory mistakes cost you. Deliverys a must these days. Prep ahead with extra supplies and a rush hour checklistsay, pre-packing condimentsto keep guests smiling through the chaos. Operational Efficiency 3.

Management

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Whether you’re connecting loyalty programs, online ordering, or inventory tools, open APIs make it possible to tailor your POS to match your exact operational needs. Customers can order online as a guest or create a profile, then order the food through their preferred delivery platform, pay, and anticipate delivery.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America. Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year. Success will depend on inventory management and expense agility with consumers prioritizing value and experiences like travel after years of volatility triggered by the pandemic. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

Marketing

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Real Talk: I tracked 2,000 miles for deliveries in one year. Ive tossed meals into inventory totals and shaved taxes that way. Supplies: plates, napkins, condiments. Saved $1,200 picking mileage over receipts. Make It Count Use an app like MileIQ to log trips. Test both methods first. Choose the bigger win.

Point of Sale

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

We have found that, by keeping it in each location, we’re able to have the freshest product possible, as well as being able to manage inventory levels and waste accordingly,” said Kern. Premium Technology DoorDash wants to be everywhere Tech Check: The delivery company is gobbling up more of the restaurant tech ecosystem.

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

Track and Categorize Expenses From food and beverage purchases to cleaning supplies, marketing costs, and utility bills, every expense needs to be recorded and categorized correctly. Ensure all sales, whether cash, credit, or third-party delivery, are accurately accounted for. COGS tracking, tip reporting, inventory management).

Cash Management

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Data Insights : Tools like Lavu ‘s POS system help track inventory, reduce waste, and identify cost-saving opportunities. “By implementing data-driven ordering and inventory tracking, restaurants can significantly reduce food waste and optimize labor costs.”

Seasonal Menu

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

By closely monitoring and optimizing this percentage, restaurants can better manage their inventory, minimize waste, and lower their overall expenses, ultimately maximizing cost reduction. Too much inventory might make you feel prepared, but it usually leads to spoiled food due to forgetting items, misplacing them, or theft.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

Integrated Systems : Syncing POS, kitchen tools, and delivery platforms eliminates errors and speeds up operations. By letting customers handle their own orders, these tools cut down wait times and free up staff to focus on food preparation and delivery. Self-Order Kiosks Self-order kiosks are a game-changer for speeding up service.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Jackie Abril-Carlile, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Culinary Instructo r and Executive chef and general manager at North Mountain Brewing Everything Has Changed At the onset of COVID, most fast casual restaurants went from primarily dine-in business to mostly takeout and delivery models.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Whether its managing inventory, handling online orders, or running loyalty programs, the right integrations can turn your POS system into a powerful tool for efficiency. Heres a quick look at 7 key integrations every restaurant should consider: Online Ordering Systems : Centralize orders from all platforms and update inventory in real-time.

POS

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Your P&L line items should be consistent with the ones on different platforms—POS, inventory management, and accounting software. Cleaning, packaging (to-go supplies), printing, menu, office, dining room, kitchen, office, event, rentals, uniforms, first aid, etc. Controllable costs can include: Utilities.

License

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Use Inventory Wisely: Reduce waste by incorporating available stock. For example, Lavus numerous inventory integrations and partnerships allows testing prices for dishes with different ingredients, while other systems focus on detailed cost tracking or flavor consistency. Creating Inventory Ingredients 1.

Seasonal Menu

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Integration with online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory tracking. Add features like online ordering, inventory tracking, and loyalty programs. Additional Supplies: Thermal Receipt Paper (50-count case): $169.00 They help streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and boost revenue. Software: $60$400/month.

POS

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

Dynamic Order Routing During peak hours, traditional order management systems often create bottlenecks as multiple sales channels (drive-thru, in-store, mobile, third-party delivery) compete for kitchen resources. Even better, general managers save valuable time and costs, reducing unexpected product outages.

Fast Casual

The Rail

JUNE 30, 2025

Use Technology Like a Pro, Not a Fanboy Point-of-sale systems, reservation platforms, inventory management apps — these aren't flashy gadgets. Secure Your Supply Chain Before It Breaks One of the most overlooked elements of growth is supply. Consider parking, delivery access, footfall at different times of day.

Education

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Quick Service Restaurant Mistakes to Avoid with Pricing and Meal Deal Strategies Your competition and supply vendors will be the driving force to initially establish price points. For example, many fast-casual restaurants are now becoming the norm in quick-serve restaurants as an option with new delivery services like UberEats.

Customer Service

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. General bookkeeping typically doesn’t contend with such high volumes of small transactions or the rapid spoilage of inventory. Submit payroll taxes.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Delivery Fraud Incognia released the Gig Economy Edition of its annual Frontline Report. This edition ranks the top fraud challenges faced by global food delivery and ride-hailing companies in 2024. “Our sales dipped slightly but consumers continued to choose spirits and enjoy a cocktail with family and friends.”

Delivery

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

MARCH 14, 2025

Everyone is being very careful not to push a hyper-stressed consumer over the edge with pricing, and on the supply chain and distribution ends, they’ve been through this before and have tried to make sure they’ll be prepared. And what impact on delivery/takeout? Do you anticipate it will affect fine dining over fast food?

Fast Casual

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 17, 2025

Furthermore, the management of large, fixed assets like buildings and facilities, coupled with the handling of high variable costs like staff wages and food supplies, make hotel finance a distinct field. Inventory Control: Managing room availability to maximize revenue.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Having an accurate handle on inventory enables a business to become more resilient and know what they can sell and when they can sell it, helping mitigate out-of-stock scenarios.

Inventory

Goliath Consulting

JULY 8, 2020

Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. It is the middle of the lunch rush and trucks keep showing up at the loading dock during times the restaurant has deemed inappropriate for deliveries. How often are you counting a detailed inventory? We all know the one.

Supplies