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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

The lowest ratings are related to the digital experience, which also shows the most deterioration. Both brand and operators surveyed report that their AI investments are generating a high impact today in customer experience (52 percent of brands, 84 percent of operators) and inventory management (35 percent and 25 percent), among other areas.

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Ultimate Guide to Payroll Automation for Restaurants

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Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Here’s why it matters and how to get started: Key Benefits : Automatically tracks hours, tips, and shifts. Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone.

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How POS Integrations Improve Restaurant Operations

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They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions. Key benefits include: Efficiency : Automates workflows like inventory management and order processing. Simplified tip management : Distribute and report tips with ease.

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How to Open a Deli in 2025: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Success

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Source Vendors and Set Up Inventory Tracking Quality ingredients can set your deli apart from similar businesses in the area. As you meet with different food distribution companies, consider what products you want to carry and how you will track them. Related: The Essential Guide to Restaurant Inventory Management Software 3.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Even with these enhancements in service quality, consumers still value having a real employee on the other end providing services. Tech’s impact on tipping: 56 percent of all respondents would reportedly not tip an AI system, while 22 percent would either tip or at least consider tipping, depending on the service.

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28 Strategies to Cut Costs in the Restaurant Business

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By closely monitoring and optimizing this percentage, restaurants can better manage their inventory, minimize waste, and lower their overall expenses, ultimately maximizing cost reduction. Be transparent and reward employees. It might seem counterintuitive to reduce costs associated with labor and reward employees at the same time.

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Hospitality Industry Accounting and Advisory Services: The Path to Sustainable Growth 

Paper Chase Accountancy

They require specialized support that understands the intricacies of fluctuating revenues, high labor costs, and complex inventory management. High Labor Costs: Staffing, often a significant portion of operational expenses, involves complex payroll structures, tip reporting, overtime, and benefits, all requiring meticulous tracking.