Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Quick links Market research and business plan Location and layout Budgeting and costs Licenses and legal requirements Creating the menu Staffing Technology and systems Marketing and branding Opening your restaurant Market research and business plan Market research and crafting a solid business plan are foundational steps in opening a restaurant.

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Apicbase

AUGUST 5, 2022

If you look under the bonnet, you will see that struggling businesses often lack a clear restaurant marketing plan. Of course, marketing isn’t the only thing that makes or breaks a business, but it does give you an edge when you expand and open in new locations. You don’t need a fancy consultant to do your marketing.

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Marketing Operations Social Media Email Marketing 97

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

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. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 25, 2021

The same holds true for restaurants as many are using Square as their POS (point of sale) system and payment processor. Their POS system allows you to manage credit card payments, take online orders and pickup orders, track your tables, customize your floor plans, and more. This allows you to later market to your customers.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 18, 2020

The food delivery market is booming, and the online food delivery segment is projected to grow to $365 billion by 2030 globally. As they do not require a storefront at a prime location or front-of-house staff to serve customers, it only takes one-third of the resources to establish a cloud kitchen business. .

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 23, 2020

The food delivery market is booming, and the online food delivery segment is projected to grow to $365 billion by 2030 globally. As they do not require a storefront at a prime location or front-of-house staff to serve customers, it only takes one-third of the resources to establish a cloud kitchen business. .

Mobile Ordering 52

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers.

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2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Apple | Android Team Communication The Team Communication tool from 7shifts fixes the chaos of disconnected conversations, text threads, and email chains that seem to go nowhere.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Apple | Android Team Communication The Team Communication tool from 7shifts fixes the chaos of disconnected conversations, text threads, and email chains that seem to go nowhere.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. So, why do it?

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Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 72

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. A wide-ranging industry report from Toast included a section on restaurant technology trends, noting that 82% of restaurants were using a POS, followed by 56% using payroll software.

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Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. Unfortunately, if your restaurant is typical, your profit margins are exceedingly narrow. According to a recent Forbes article , sit-down restaurants make a profit of about 6%. So, why do it?

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Merchandise Website Management Point of Sale 52

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Restaurant industry experts have seen a massive shift in 2024 toward iPad-based POS systems. In the Mobile POS Payments market, the number of users is expected to amount to 101.10m users by 2028. While there are several different methods of implementing cloud-based restaurant POS systems, preserving the human touch is essential.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. The global foodservice market size reached $2,989.5

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

The app is also useful for your front and back end staff, giving them the ability to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. The team communication tool from 7shifts solves for the ranging conversations, text threads, and email chains that seem to go nowhere. Top Restaurant Management Apps.

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BNG Point of Sale

APRIL 22, 2020

Handheld POS Systems Are A Popular Option For Mobile Businesses, Learn More About How They Work. With the latest technology available for businesses, now many bars, restaurants, and cafes can use a point of sale system that fits in a pocket with similar features to a full POS system. Handheld POS systems save you time.

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BNG Point of Sale

APRIL 22, 2020

Handheld POS Systems Are A Popular Option For Mobile Businesses, Learn More About How They Work. With the latest technology available for businesses, now many bars, restaurants, and cafes can use a point of sale system that fits in a pocket with similar features to a full POS system. Handheld POS systems save you time.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By 2030, it is estimated that the cloud kitchen market will bring in $112.7 It’s the only way to remain profitable and adapt to changing market trends at a moment’s notice. There have never been as many cloud kitchens as there are now. Competition is fierce. Software is giving successful operations an edge over the rest.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Restaurant POS software has now become an essential asset to restaurant operators. In this article, we have put together a comprehensive feature guide to help you buy the best restaurant POS for your needs. 5 Must-Have Restaurant POS Features . Thus, a cloud POS is more flexible and adaptable. Cloud Technology.

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Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Whether you are looking for effective inventory management software or just a POS system for your business, restaurant management software is something you cannot afford to miss.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. state or territory.

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Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. Aramark Creates Safety Plans.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 176

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

43% of operators choose POS systems like tablets for functionality Tablet systems alleviate restaurant turnover Conquering the dinner rush with faster ordering Reduced walkouts with 3X faster service More easily satisfy picky preferences with menu mods The menu. In the restaurant business, the tool that does it best are tablet POS systems.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry is a competitive space, and you need unique restaurant marketing ideas if you want your venue to stand out. The challenge is, restaurant marketing and promotions can take many forms, and not every strategy will resonate with every diner. The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Marketing. Download Now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

She moved to information technology in 1994 where she was instrumental in putting in the first network and email system for SBCI. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. Cynthia (Cyndi) Barnes: Director of Accounting | 35 years.

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Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Touch Bistro

MAY 31, 2021

And when your restaurant CRM integrates with your other tech, like your restaurant POS system , you gain access to powerful information that can help inform business decisions, personalize service, improve your loyalty program, and keep customers coming back for more. As a restaurateur, you’re not only in the business of food.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Recipes – Your Core Data Set The back of house or production side of a food business is notoriously hard to manage. But with so many kitchen management systems vying for your attention, you need to narrow down the options. Here are the key considerations to look out for when making your decision.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features tech companies winning funding, AI in the kitchen, DoorDash invests in brick and mortar and the gamification of food ordering. Ordermark Raises $120M in Series C Funding. Ordermark closed its $120M Series C funding round led by Softbank Vision Fund 2[1] and joined by returning investor Act One Ventures.

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Online Ordering Customer Service Seasonal Menu Food Order 143

Restaurant365

JANUARY 22, 2020

Tech innovation in payments, operations, and marketing requires enormous amounts of data, which attracts criminal hackers looking to profit from a data breach. Your loyalty program technology is collecting valuable information about your guests, like their age, visit frequency, and address.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Flippy ROAR hits the market with advanced cooking capabilities to quickly learn menu items, allowing operators to appeal to new customers and retain eaters with consistently cooked options. This edition of MRM News Bites features a lot of technology and robotic news, virtual food halls and healthy kid menus. Flippy ROAR for Sale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Bloom Intelligence acquired SuperFi, a WiFi marketing company that provides professional email marketing services with advanced segmentation and analytics. a WiFi marketing and analytics platform for digital agencies, in December 2019. PPP Forgiveness Links and EZ App. Click here to view the EZ Forgiveness Application.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 11, 2020

In this article, we discuss in detail the future of the cloud kitchen business and the market size, decode the different types of cloud kitchen business models, what it takes to open and run a cloud kitchen, and how to grow and scale the cloud kitchen business. . Understanding the Cloud Kitchen Business .

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Substantial advantages in marketing, reduced labor costs, shared management costs, lower occupancy cost can be had in this model. A chicken sandwich and the impact it has had on how to market a product – see Popeye’s vs. Chick-fil-A. Food Halls – the numbers for current and future growth are substantial.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 138

SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Designed to streamline the restaurant marketing process, SpotOn Marketing Assist is the first product of its kind to empower restaurants to drive guest visits and boost sales while eliminating the time and resources needed for self-serve marketing tools. 

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Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 115

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, and expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony convictions. PPP Revisions.

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