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JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? So, make the most of this step– gathering this information will help you plan, operate, and run a successful coffee shop. Conduct a Feasibility Study. Obtain Funding. Create a Menu.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. The advent of cloud technology has majorly driven the development of advanced cloud-based POS systems that can facilitate online ordering, inventory management, and digital payments.

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APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

Furniture & Equipment Restaurant equipment can set you back between $100,000 and $300,000. You’ll also need to pay for supplies. Utilities Budget 5% of your operating budget for utilities. Both ordering too much and ordering too little can lead to overspending. How does this break down, roughly?

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MARCH 20, 2020

Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, food prep surfaces, and handrails regularly. An ice machine is not the best environment for viruses like coronavirus to flourish becaues the virus requires a living cell in order to replicate. Disinfect and Sanitize Your Kitchen Equipment – Including your Ice Machine.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most notably, persistent hiring challenges, rising costs, and uncertain supply chains have made profitability more precarious. Here are three best practices that can help restaurant operators deliver the best results now and in the months and years ahead. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. billion tons and costing companies $1.2

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MARCH 1, 2023

So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more.

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JULY 22, 2020

It's used not only for cooking, food prep and production, but in these times, for janitorial and enhanced sanitation needs such as cleaning food contact surfaces and high touch areas from doorknobs to display cases, checkout counters to order kiosks. Even the fast food industry is looking for more handwashing opportunities.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

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APRIL 4, 2024

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. I figured if I was curious, readers would be too.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Psst, even outside of these extraordinary times, this information is also valuable for any restaurateurs that are looking to optimize their operations and get a handle on what they can and cannot control in order to reduce monthly expenses in their restaurant.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Thankfully, the restaurant industry has bounced back from those difficult times, but one thing is still true–supply chain challenges continue to be obstacles that cannot be overlooked. Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge. The company is also dealing with shutdowns and fines due to lack of permits, food supply disruptions , and the enduring labor crisis.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty. Planning ahead ensures you have the supplies you need throughout the winter so you can better serve and satisfy customers, while also saving time, stress and money. Expect an Increase in To-Go Orders.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Festaurant growth done right starts with leaders aligning around operational priorities and smart key performance indicators (KPIs). They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Cover all your bases ???

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. What are AI and ML?

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

While the restaurant sector shut down during the pandemic, food supply chain technologists were working hard to open new avenues to improve automated processes for restaurants. For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent

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APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. food delivery companies brought in roughly $5.5

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. Equipment and supplies. So, how can restaurateurs adapt? Table of Contents.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. Ben Johnston is the Chief Operating Officer of Kapitus. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before. Through voice-enabled ordering and payment systems, patrons can navigate menus, place orders, and settle bills, all while minimizing physical contact and enhancing safety protocols.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

A – Account for Extra Foot Traffic If you haven’t already planned for the rush, you should start now to get your operation ready for the last weeks of the year. Don’t forget the uptick in pick-up and delivery orders as well. So, be sure that you’re not pushing off your orders and think strategically ahead.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The foodservice industry is poised for some significant shifts in the new year as a result of changing consumer demand and rising trends being seen across the industry, but that said, there are simple, effective solutions for how operators and restaurants can stay ahead of these shifts.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. To take some of the pressure off of an already small staff, restaurants have begun turning to technology solutions with touchpoints in the front and back of house operations.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has disrupted global supply chains more than any other period in recent history. It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy. restaurants lose $162 billion annually in food waste costs.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Food delivery services have not only changed the way people eat, but they have also provided restaurant operators with both obstacles and possibilities. Understanding the Landscape Food delivery services have changed the restaurant sector, causing an evolution in consumer expectations.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

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MARCH 21, 2022

Even after the pandemic-fueled tumult of 2020, few would have predicted the extent to which the industry has been shaped in 2021 by such factors as a major labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and soaring inflation. Restaurant operators and franchisees are accustomed to this as a basic fact of life. and reporting.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Roughly 43 percent of restaurant operators believe economic conditions will worsen in the coming months. They worry because rising food costs and inflation go hand-in-hand. The rising expense of food and supplies is trending ahead of inflation rates causing restaurant margins to plummet. Online Ordering and Payments.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

This guide includes ideas and checklists for everything from keeping your staff healthy to optimizing your ordering platforms. Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ??

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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