Five Steps for Improving Restaurant Efficiency in 2020

3 Min Read By RJ Horsley

Now that the new year is here, it’s the perfect time for restaurant operators to review their 2019 performance and identify areas that can be improved in 2020.By performing an honest assessment and diving deep into point-of-sale (POS) reporting, payroll data, online customer reviews, and various other analytics, even the most successful restaurant operators can identify areas that can be streamlined to cut costs, save time, and boost revenue in the new year. Here are five steps for doing just that.

1. Set Smart GoalsSignificant growth always starts with smart goals that not only identify the areas for improvement but also define how to get there. Sometimes, problem areas that are ripe for improvement are pretty obvious, such as if there was a high turnover rate for employees over the last year. However, many other problems are less apparent and require pouring over data and reports.

 

Specifically, restaurant operators will want to look at data insights from their POS system…