Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

restaurants broke records with projected sales of $1.1 Additionally, labor shortages remain a critical pain point, driving up wages across the industry. Self-ordering kiosks, for instance, have gained traction in quick-service establishments, driving sales and streamlining labor demands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When companies work independently, it often results in inaccuracies, inefficiencies, and confusion, as information and action aren’t streamlined between manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, and other points of sale. Although Taylor Farms has not detected E. While the E. The second priority is brand protection.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Gone are the days when businesses could simply tack on point solutions as the budget allowed. Invest in technology that offers meaningful insights across the board—inventory, sales, customer behavior, and more. But the truth is that those who hesitate or cling to outdated systems will get left behind. The solution?

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. It factors in all your operating expenses, like labor, rent, insurance, equipment repairs, marketing, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Restaurants are also looking for POS terminals that are sturdy and can support equipment with the latest hardware the facilitates smoother business operations. Booming Fast-Food Restaurant Space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions. Restaurant technology adoption has accelerated throughout the pandemic, shifting digital tools from futuristic nice-to-haves into critical components of day-to-day operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As these values shift, an advanced restaurant point of sale should support multiple methods for guests to place orders. Offering modern point of sale concepts creates a better customer experience and caters to a guest’s personal preference. According to the U.S. Support a range of ordering scenarios and preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

According to the National Restaurant Association, operators’ 2024 sales should exceed $1 trillion. By listening to the “nerve center” of every location—its connected equipment. During one recent June day, almost 120 million people across multiple states were subject to heat advisories. According to the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Additionally, the solutions deliver deep indoor coverage, requiring fewer access points, which makes deployment easier. The checks are frequent and time-consuming, pulling staff away from responsibilities with a bigger impact on sales and customer experience. Low-power IoT solutions are affordable, secure, and reliable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2021

The edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant payment transaction data, foodservice equipment purchasing and the lasting appeal of chicken sandwiches. Rent Struggle Is Real. Alignable’s July Rent Report has just been released, based on a poll of 5,911 small business owners that concluded last week. TableSafe, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Not only do they need to be aware of challenges that kitchen staff are facing and adapt accordingly, they are also the main point of guest interaction for on-premise dining. Digital Ordering to Eliminate Friction Points for Cashiers. At full-service restaurants, servers are responsible for crucial tasks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. Companies saw a sales boost in 2024 as loyalty transactions increased by over 30 percent. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

The popularity of drive-thru continues as sales are up 30 percent since 2019. An intuitive content management system (CMS) empowers you to feature the right items and promotions at the right time of day to boost sales. At leading restaurant chains, drive-thrus can account for 70 percent of sales or more , so every second counts.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identify your biggest pain points. Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales? Can it increase sales or customer retention? What was once a gradual process turned into a rapid transformation, permanently reshaping how restaurants operate and interact with customers. Are labor costs too high?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

One study found that internal employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of restaurant sales. Implement a Point of Sale System. Simply put, a point of sale is where you ring up customers for the product they purchased. Restaurant theft is expensive.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. Next, divide that cost by the total sales revenue from your drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) food safety regulations. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) food safety regulations. Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable). Use equipment properly. Elements from the ServSafe Certification. How to prevent cross-contamination.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The result was a 25% percent spike in sales in just two months. The Postmates app is responsible for finding employees, managing inventory from suppliers, operating the business, and operating the kitchen, while the brands receive a royalty from its sales. Eliminating 3rd Party App Charges with Kitchen Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2023

Detecting leaks (pipes or equipment) in the kitchen to prevent costly damage or downtime. By automating these tasks, especially in the back-of-house, employees can spend more time face-to-face with customers in the front-of-house, generating sales and improving the overall customer experience. percent in late 2022. The solution?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to equipment that helps your restaurant run more efficiently, you’ve probably encountered phrases like “add this to your technology stack” or “these solutions will help simplify your restaurant.” Perhaps you’re a large restaurant chain that has locations all over the country? Front-of-House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

While this helps lower their carbon footprint, a good portion of all those produced goods must be moved from point A to point B. While this helps lower their carbon footprint, a good portion of all those produced goods must be moved from point A to point B. In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. This includes integrating point-of-sale terminals, fixed and mobile POS devices, and tabletop tablets for easy ordering and paying. Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By Lindsay Lawrence, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is no small feat, as it involves managing the transportation of kitchen equipment, reestablishing the space’s atmosphere, and ensuring minimal disruption to your business. These tools make it easier to ensure that equipment will fit properly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

Finally, low-power IoT solutions require fewer access points, making deployment easier. “A penny saved is a penny earned.” It’s possible by looking at the true ROI. Recovery Mode Post-Pandemic Lockdowns. The COVID-19 pandemic has made life even more challenging for restaurateurs.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Sales Tax: Stay on Top of Local Rules Every city and state has its own sales tax quirks. Pro Tip: SkyTab can track sales tax by location with its reporting tools. Equipment and Furniture: Deduct That Big Spend New ovens or tables can cost a chunk, often $5,000 or more. Pro Tip: SkyTab provides sales and wage reports.

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EATER

MARCH 25, 2025

At this point, theres no denying that Keith Lee is among the countrys most influential food critics. Now, hes taking his restaurant advocacy one step further with a new partnership with point-of-sale platform Toast. From training for a fight, to food that you have to buy, to training equipment, you pay for all of that.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

This happens when merchants are ill- equipped to accept EMV payments – meaning, they don’t use a chip-enabled card reader during the payment transaction. It’s been nearly five years since the coalition comprised of Europay, MasterCard and VISA (EMVCo) shifted the liability for payment fraud from the banks to the merchant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

With cryptocurrency, Landry’s diners will be able to earn one point for every dollar they spend. Once they earn 250 points, they are rewarded with $25 in bitcoin. Rather than restricting loyalty points to one restaurant, restaurant groups could allow for shared earning and reward opportunities across brands.

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The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

Include key milestones like finalizing the lease, completing renovations, hiring staff, ordering equipment, and doing test runs of your menu. Invest in Technology to Keep Everything Connected Managing two restaurants from one central point is challenging without the right tools. Start with your target opening date and work backward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Good design practices should be the industry standard but better systems and equipment must be considered. In addition to improving ventilation, upgrading air filters with higher rated Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 filters is a good starting point. All help with reducing the spread of viruses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

While third party providers offer increased exposure for many restaurants and can help to widen service and delivery areas, this comes at a cost: third party providers can charge up to 30 percent in fees per sale. So how can restaurants avoid these fees? By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Some companies have even spent upwards of $1 billion on personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning procedure trainings, cleaning and disinfecting products, and other pandemic-related costs. The pandemic has made it clear: restaurant guests demand cleanliness, and this new emphasis is here to stay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. equipment, accounting, training, legal, marketing). Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. Business mortgage obligations. Rent payments. Debt service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Additionally, when buyers place an order through Square Online Store, sellers receive their contact information in the Square Customer Directory and are able to maintain sales history for those customers. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales. Visa SMB Help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. Table of Contents.

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