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What Do Guests Think About Dynamic Pricing?

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Dynamic pricing would add friction to the guest experience, according to Capterra’s 2023 Dynamic Pricing in Restaurants. Sixty-five percent of consumers say dynamic pricing would make the decision of where and when to eat more difficult; 63 percent say it would make it harder to budget their restaurant spending.

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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

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According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales. Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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The Key Features of a Point-of-Sale System

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There are many point-of-sale systems , but not all will suit your needs. You want something compatible with your type of business and has features that will help manage inventory, sales data, etc. What is a Point-of-sale System? What Are Some Key Features of a Point-of-sale System?

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Is There a Right Way to Raise Prices?

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Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Break-even point. Employee turnover rate. Sales per labor hour. Ideal menu price. Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. Food cost percentage.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Tip Laws in California

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California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Jon & Vinny’s employees recently filed a class-action lawsuit against the Italian food restaurant, claiming that they shorted servers’ pay due to a murky service fee policy. It’s also more generous to employees on several points.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Tip Laws in California

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California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Jon & Vinny’s employees recently filed a class-action lawsuit against the Italian food restaurant, claiming that they shorted servers’ pay due to a murky service fee policy. It’s also more generous to employees on several points.