Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. That’s how the McMenamins restaurant and hospitality chain closed out 2021, a banner year for ransomware attacks. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected.

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Touch Bistro

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Running a restaurant is an expensive business venture, and not every restaurateur can afford to purchase new equipment or kitchen technologies outright. As a result, many turn to restaurant equipment financing to ensure they have the commercial kitchen equipment needed to run a successful business.

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Equipment Point of Sale Small Business Take-out 98

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain. 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?

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Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions. When your favorite restaurant closes its doors it is disturbing and sad, but it is also part of a domino effect that can tumble out of control.

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Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 471

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 7, 2022

Historically, as many as 50% of Kenya’s coffee producers have worked with big estates or co-operatives at any given time. However, over the past few decades, the number of co-operative members in the country has been steadily declining. Read on to find out what they told me. What are co-operative societies?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 430

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Find Out Why the Restaurant is for sale. Once you’re ready and funded, here are the steps to take to realize the dream of ownership.

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7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

Enhanced focus on sanitization and social distancing have become the minimum restaurant operating requirements during the pandemic. Some service providers offer special prices/packages knowing these are tough times for restaurants so find out if labor, materials, equipment, and chemicals are included in the pricing.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 15, 2019

They look after the equipment, cleaning machinery and spotting problems. Let’s take a look at some of the ways new equipment can help a coffee shop run smoother. . He points out that it improves consistency and is useful for trained and proficient baristas, as well as trainees. . They dial in profiles.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. It would be ideal to have two of your staff members take the inventory separately so they can compare the data they have afterward.

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Cash Management Inventory Employee Relations Beverage 221

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! Obtain Funding.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Designed by Overland Partners and operated by Michaels On East, the eatery's seasonally inspired menu features produce from The Drs. To learn more about the project, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) staff reached out to The Green Orchid team. What were any design challenges? who designed the Green Orchid Restaurant kitchen.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. Company Overview : Describe the type of restaurant you operate, how your company is organized,and any accomplishments your restaurant has achieved to date.

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Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 393

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 29, 2022

In the Kenyan coffee sector, primary processing largely takes place at washing stations. I spoke with two Kenyan coffee professionals to understand how typical Kenyan washing stations operate, as well as some of the challenges that coffee farmers face when using them. Read on to find out what they said.

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Operations Transportation Supplies Article 144

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable. Check inventory levels.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Outside people went about their day, never giving mind to the effort, dichotomy of characters, hustle, stress, and complexity of what takes place in the “back of the house” at a twelve hundred room hotel. I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Even as COVID-19 has gotten under more control, restaurant operators are still struggling with the impact it has had on the industry and on their businesses. Labor Shortages.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? Why acing the employee lifecycle matters The employee lifecycle holds one of the keys to restaurant success for owners and operators.

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Tip Distribution Document Hiring Training 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2024

90 percent of restaurant operators are small businesses, competing for every dollar they earn. Establish Business Needs Before choosing a payment processor, restaurateurs should research the different options out there. The Technology Many payment processors offer high-end technology many smaller restaurants aren’t equipped for.

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Equipment Small Business Customer Service Pricing 178

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Six out of 10 customers used sales and labor data to make actionable improvements. Ultimately, after a tumultuous few years, 2023 was better than many operators predicted. According to the survey data, 45 percent of operators reported a surge in same-day sales between August 2022 and August 2023.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

That is what we are going to answer in this blog—providing you with steps you can take right now to reduce your costs and boost your revenue to keep your restaurant profitable during COVID-19. Download all the data from your restaurant POS or back-office management platform to get a sense of how your restaurant is operating today.

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2023

After a whirlwind of economic impacts in the past three years, restaurant operators are feeling more optimistic about the future — and current forecasts support this newfound perspective. Similar AI technologies can be helpful for operators who are in need of free or low-cost creative solutions to help them stay competitive.

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Operations Online Ordering Social Media Technology 106

Harbor Touch

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

List of the Top 10 Must-Have Kitchen Equipment for Restaurants. With so many different things to keep track of, it can be easy to forget kitchen equipment and appliances that are essential to operating your business. Refrigeration Equipment. Opening a brand new restaurant can be confusing and stressful.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

In this industry, one of the worst-case scenarios is running out of money. Your restaurant expenses may vary depending on various factors, such as the equipment you use, your business location, the size of your operation, and whether you own or rent your commercial space.

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Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Think of commercial ice equipment like your vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the total cost of ice equipment ownership. Post-Sale/Operational Costs Post-purchase ice machine bills are inevitable. Owning ice equipment will also cost you time. Commercial ice machines are the exact same way.

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Equipment Customer Service Small Business Point of Sale 183

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. In this article, we explore the key differences between the front and back of the house in a restaurant and discuss the best ways to integrate FOH and BOH operations. Let’s take a more detailed look at precisely what BOH operations entail.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Imagine you operate a multi-site restaurant organization known for its elegant holiday dining and delicious catering. You’re wishing for: Efficiency, so you can do more with fewer people and don’t need to cut operating hours. The technology empowers operators to make direct, digital connections with their equipment (e.g.,

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Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Supply Food Safety 190

Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

This is my version and addition to his profound words: EYES ON THE POSITION OF CHEF: So, you want to make a career out of this kitchen work. Treat the ingredients you work with and the equipment you use as if you bought them with your own money. Take care of your knives. Treat the dishwasher with respect.

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Brewery Equipment Book Blog 357

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With people dining out less, some restaurant owners are increasingly trying to cut costs to stay afloat. Restaurant owners and operators are facing considerable rising costs from many angles simultaneously. Restaurant owners and operators are facing considerable rising costs from many angles simultaneously.

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Inventory Equipment Waste Pricing 177

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 17, 2021

When opening a new restaurant, bakery, or cafe, one of the first things that pops up in one’s mind is buying kitchen equipment. This is where used kitchen equipment comes into the picture. As necessary as kitchen equipment is, it is possible to lower its cost by opting for second-hand apparatus. Source: RestoHub.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Unfortunately, it turns out that restaurants’ staffing numbers are not as rosy as they seem; instead, they’re favoring the full-service segment, according to Black Box Intelligence. All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.)

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. It takes effort, planning, and following scheduling best practices. Reflective of team availability Don’t just schedule people blindly — take availability into account.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Mediocre sucks the lifeblood out of an individual or an organization – it is the dark side of the moon, the harbinger of discomfort and pain, and the salt in the wound that saps your energy and leaves you hardened and embarrassed. Take a simple hamburger – the second most popular item on American menus (a close second to pizza).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We’ve laid out the insurance needs of both traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses and why it’s not only vital to the success of your business to insure your business but how your insurance needs will be different for each type of business. Tools and equipment protection. Commercial auto coverage.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Fortunately, tech can help boost operational efficiency in restaurants. Benefits: Restaurant labor management tools take the guesswork out of scheduling. Equipped with a mobile app, staff can review announcements, reach out to managers, and manage tasks wherever they are.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success. If you want to open a restaurant , or if you're going to take a fresh look at where you are in your journey as a restaurateur, you must develop a business plan.

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