7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Post about them on social media. Use this in combination with your POS sales data to identify your best employees based on stats as well as intuition. Host a team social Teamwork and collaboration are essential for your operations to run smoothly. People are the heart of the restaurant.

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Front of House Social Media Back of House Sports 382

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. These resources are designed to help you excel. Check us out on social media. From sales per labor hour to food cost percentages and many more. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customers come in many forms, so often the focus is on new customers, but the reality is that repeat, loyal customers are really the starting point. One way to access the WiFi is by logging into social media for the free access. But one thing is a universal truth: Without customers at your tables you will fail. Real-Time Offers.

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RGU

JANUARY 20, 2020

by Deepa Prahalad and Ananthanarayanan V ​Companies of all sizes today are looking to improve the effectiveness of their social media marketing — and with good reason: Digital platforms are constantly innovating the way that brands are discovered, shared and experienced. Yet these numbers are a double-edged sword.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 He also operates Cali BBQ Media and hosts the Digital Hospitality Podcast, and is an advocate for digital hospitality as a means to grow your business. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Bingage

JUNE 27, 2023

One effective way to foster customer loyalty is by implementing a well-designed loyalty program. In this blog post, we will explore the best Shopify loyalty app that can enhance your e-commerce store’s customer loyalty and boost your sales. Drive sales growth by incentivizing customers through referral rewards.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. Restaurant expense #1: food cost Your restaurant's food cost comprises 3 elements: the food cost percentage, the cost of ingredients, and the sales or revenue from selling your dishes. Managing a restaurant is not for the faint-hearted.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 222

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

  SpotOn’s new suite of hardware, also released in 2023, was designed with restaurateurs to meet the evolving needs of modern restaurants. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., SpotOn earned the standing of number 9 in the Dining category , which recognizes companies driving the restaurant industry forward through technology.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? They know that at this point their primary job is to make the customer feel safe. The question is: “What’s the answer?”

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Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Customised Reward type: Bingage provides a Multi-rule reward system, one can choose between a Cashback reward and a point-based reward system. An All-in-one Customer engagement and retention solution designed to track the customer lifecycle journey through a CRM and app, enabling first-time customers to turn into lifetime fans of a brand.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Design the Floor Plan Layout. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. Table of Contents.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

Customised Reward type: Bingage provides a Multi-rule reward system, one can choose between a Cashback reward and a point-based reward system. An All-in-one Customer engagement and retention solution designed to track the customer lifecycle journey through a CRM and app, enabling first-time customers to turn into lifetime fans of a brand.

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Loyalty Program 2024 Email Marketing Coupons 105

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

Now I have a way to easily track my purchases, and the store has a way to easily reach me for upcoming sales to get more of my business. But we’re also all familiar with the concept of forgetfulness. In the quaint-but-archaic world of secondhand retail, this was a huge leap!

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Loyalty Program Coupons Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 106

Open for Business

APRIL 9, 2024

Loyalty is more than a frequent guest punch card or a points-based rewards program in the restaurant world. Dig into which rewards are most popular and pair this with your sales data. It’s about making meaningful connections with guests to keep them coming back time and time again. That’s the definition of loyalty.

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Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

The biggest factors to consider when developing one are: location, size, and design. Customers can identify with a brand that designs for them and creates a better customer experience. When picking a sign, the three main factors to decide are the type, location, and design. Sign Location and Design. Sign Types.

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Outdoor Point of Sale Design Customer Experience 193

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 2, 2021

The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report has some sobering findings: The restaurant industry ended 2020 with total sales $240 billion below the pre-pandemic forecast for the year. There are a number of photos of people who receive these postcards on social media. As of Dec.

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Social Media Point of Sale Email Marketing Fast Casual 186

Bingage

JULY 18, 2023

Confused about How to increase e-commerce sales ? Starting an online business is easy but the most difficult part is getting customers and increasing sales. You are here reading this blog means you are looking for ways to increase e-commerce sales. Stay active on Social media and keep engaged with your target audience.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media SEO 69

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Jaime Bettencourt, SVP of Revenue Growth & Brand Strategy, Mood Media Over the coming years, we can expect technology to play an increasingly pivotal role in the restaurant industry. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy. Digital nomads place a premium on seamless experiences and prioritise convenience.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! At least the real bad news is out of the way.

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2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Designing newsletters and using an email service provider to send them out can cost between $10-$100 per month for new outlets. Restaurants often use social media to target users. When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. According to a Salescycle report , 50.7%

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Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The findings have offered insight into consumer expectations to support restaurant brands as they work to navigate ongoing operating, social, and economic shifts over the past year and a half. The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. The State of What Feeds Us. Restaurant apps reign supreme over third-party apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

Payment Technologies as a Tool for Allergy-Friendly Dining New payment technologies are reducing the number of possible ‘points of failure’ throughout the process and let restaurants know exactly what their customers can and can't eat right when they order.

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Dietary Restrictions Allergens Point of Sale Customer Experience 98

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Even the most creative restaurant promotion ideas won’t increase sales if they’re poorly planned and executed. Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. The trick is making sure the tactic boosts sales instead of cutting into revenue.

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup? Look to your restaurant’s website provider or your point-of-sale vendor first to see if there is an integration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Oftentimes, the best solution isn’t as elusive as we think, and that’s certainly the case with new restaurant tech designed to enable you to do more with less. A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Undoubtedly, it has become a community favorite across the country.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 189

Bingage

JULY 18, 2023

Confused about How to increase e-commerce sales ? Starting an online business is easy but the most difficult part is getting customers and increasing sales. You are here reading this blog means you are looking for ways to increase e-commerce sales. Stay active on Social media and keep engaged with your target audience.

Loyalty Program 61

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Social Media SEO 61

EATER

JANUARY 8, 2021

Three designers on the inspiration that goes into creating the bottles you reach for. As the design director of Eater, judging things on how they look is part of my job. As the design director of Eater, judging things on how they look is part of my job. Designer and founder of Studio MMBB. Mel Barat Bours.

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Design Book Take-out Back of House 140

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity. Start contacting customers in August to plan for holiday parties, but spend the first half of the year honing your catering operation.

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Catering Website Management Point of Sale Travel 193

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here are 6 ways to generate more sales, improve the design, and increase brand awareness by optimizing your restaurant website. Add Social Media Buttons Add social media buttons to every page on your restaurant website. The longer they stay, the more exposure your restaurant will get on search engines.

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Social Media Online Ordering Website Management Download 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Customers drive up to the designated lane, scan their order code and are rewarded by getting their food quicker. One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” This also reinforces ordering through the app.

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Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 173

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. You can view data on labor costs versus sales over time to make intelligent decisions on how many staff you’ll need clocked in at different times.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Due to the volatile situation caused by COVID-19, restaurateurs across the globe are having to temporarily close their businesses to support social distancing. Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. Social Distancing” and “Flatten the Curve” are more than buzz words of 2020.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

While money isn't everything, it's one of the biggest pain points for restaurant workers right now. We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. They aren't making enough money.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 398

7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

Menu Design Once you analyze all of your menu items’ popularity and profitability, you can carefully engage in restaurant menu planning for your customer-facing menu to maximize profits. A few common tricks to boost popularity of high-profit items are to: Make these items more prominent on your menu, on social media, or on your website.

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Menu Point of Sale Website Management Online Ordering 279

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many of Gen Z's traits are most likely shaped by the fact that they have grown up with access to the internet, smartphones and social media. Make it a point of differentiation for your brand in this highly competitive environment by continuing to-go liquor sales while the option is still available in your jurisdiction.

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Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Point of Sale 198

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Signing up your establishment in a third-party online ordering app can significantly ramp up your sales, as you give customers the privilege to dine with you wherever they may be. This is where your branding, design, and gimmicks come into play. Online Ordering and Mobile Apps. Online Ordering and Mobile Apps. Self-Service Tech.

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Customer Service 2020 Social Media Mobile Ordering 226

Cheetah

JANUARY 13, 2022

One example is Chick-Fil-A’s rewards program (Signature Tier) that allows members to utilize their points by giving gifts to friends and family. They can gamify competitions and incentivize social media shares. Restaurants, retailers and airlines have been using loyalty programs to drive revenue for nearly three centuries.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Airlines Merchandise 148