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Delivery Fraud: Fighting Scams to Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

When done on a large scale, this wastes the platform’s marketing budget and eventually leads them to cut down on promotions, slowing order volumes for restaurants. Resources like webinars and fraud prevention platform demos can help these individuals better understand what they should be looking for.

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I Tried to Get AI to Read My Reports — and Wasted My Weekend

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If you’ve ever watched a keynote or demo, you’ve likely heard some version of: “Just give it your data—and watch the magic happen.” AI has made promises.

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5 Practical Steps To Building A Restaurant Marketing Budget

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Many operators worry about wasting money on the wrong strategies or not seeing a return on investment, making it tempting to avoid marketing altogether. Spending without a plan wastes money without a strategy, marketing dollars can just disappear with zero results to speak of.

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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Do you lose money due to food waste? Intelligent management software takes the guesswork out of these critical tasks by using automation and AI to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Inventory management tools, such as MarketMan , track stock levels in real-time, preventing both shortages and excess waste.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

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Running out of key ingredients can lead to frustrated customers while over-ordering can result in wasted food and lost profits. This helps reduce food waste, control costs, and ensure youre never caught off guard during a busy service. First-hand insights can help you avoid apps with hidden issues or poor customer support.

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Restaurant Tablet Best Practices: Smart Strategies For Success

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That leads to a ton of wasted time constantly trying to create workarounds, and your staff will feel that frustration every shift. That means fewer errors, faster service, and no more wasted steps running back and forth to a POS terminal. It also gives servers more face time with guestsand less time scrambling in front of a screen.

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Food Cost Formula: The Secret to Higher Restaurant Profits

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By accurately calculating food costs, restaurant owners can set the right menu prices, reduce waste, and maximize their profits. Reduce Waste : Track daily waste, use FIFO (First In, First Out), and train staff on portion control. Smart pricing not only protects your margins but also helps minimize waste.

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