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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

7 Shifts

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Plus, make sure you enable the Employee Health Check in 7punches so all of your staff can be screened for COVID-19 risk factors before they start their shift. Set a budget ??

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Coronavirus and Restaurants: A Year In Review

7 Shifts

Breweries and Taprooms were close to pre-pandemic levels by the end of summer—dude to to-go cans and outdoor seating. Some had to get creative with their outdoor seating and greenhouses, yurts, and igloos became the way to dine out. The data shows a steady rise in restaurant sales, shifts scheduled, and in reservations.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

7 Shifts

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Employee turnover rate. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries. Employee Turnover Rate. What is employee turnover rate?

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Avoiding Post-Pandemic ‘Honeymoon Period’ Pitfalls

Modern Restaurant Management

A friend of mine recently told me that her group had reservations for a large party on a Sunday night at one of their favorite restaurants. She called to confirm the reservation on Friday only to be told that the restaurant is no longer open on Sundays. The restaurant had reservations and did not call any of the guests.

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A COOK WITHOUT A KITCHEN

Culinary Cues

The pace is already different, there seems to be little sense of urgency, no panic based on work to be done – the panic is all related to fear of infection. Reservations are sparse since the restaurant is limited to 50% occupancy, tables 6 feet apart, and wider common isles for people movement.

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The (ConnectSmart ®) Host with the Most: How ConnectSmart® Host Can Improve Staff Retention and Customer Satisfaction 

QSR Automations

Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to manage waitlists, handle special requests, and seat customers strategically to maximize capacity without compromising customer satisfaction. With its analytics and reporting features, managers can pinpoint areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance staff performance and job satisfaction.

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Some Fresh Air Is Necessary to Jumpstart Restaurants Reopening

Modern Restaurant Management

Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period. That said, it can be expected that consumers will likely feel more comfortable if the restaurant has socially distanced outdoor seating option available.

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