Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Technology : Operational tech adoption is growing, with 50 percent of restaurants using automated payroll and inventory tools to improve efficiency and operators are optimistic about technology’s role in the future of the industry. “These restaurants are building sustainable business models for the future.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

” The report, conducted by Redpoint exclusively for GS1 US, is based on a national survey of more than 500 supply chain professionals ranging from directors to C-level executives in the retail grocery, foodservice, healthcare, apparel and general merchandise industries. GreenPoints™ in the Education & Transparency category.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Turning Tides: Restaurants Continued Navigativating Inflation In response to inflation, operators said they: adjusted food suppliers (37 percent), tracked ingredient prices (36 percent), increased menu prices (34 percent), managed a leaner inventory (32 percent), and reduced their menu sizes (26 percent). The average ticket size grew by 2.6

Point of Sale

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2019

Your bar gets free product to try out different flavors or drop the price on name brand spirits, the distributor keeps their inventory fluid and product shipping. These brand ambassadors are a bar manager’s gateway to endless promotions that rouse excitement from guests and reduce the ordering cost and inventory of brands.

Bar

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It may be helping customers train their teams on cooling requirements and rotating of fresh inventory, discussing the pros and cons of fresh cut vs. commodity produce, shipping concerns. This is a great way to usher in some innovative ways to create your brand image and personality.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

– Giliah Librach, Director of Merchandising Operations, ezCater As we look ahead to 2024, these technological advancements are poised to become even more ingrained in the restaurant ecosystem. The impact of these technological shifts is multifaceted. General liability claims are not likely to fade any time soon, either.

2024

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. Create a social media contest to let fans compete for an invitation to the event. Pause inventory deliveries, reduce your payroll, and lower your utility bill to weather the storm. We’ll talk about this more later on.

Social Media

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. Its main goals are to minimize waste, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.

2024

Cheetah

AUGUST 17, 2021

As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

Merchandise

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 30, 2024

Lastly, by offering additional services like catering or selling merchandise, restaurants can more efficiently use their existing kitchen space, staff, and inventory, maximizing their resources throughout the day or week. Corporate events, festivals, or pop-up events are all good opportunities to boost sales and reach new customers.

Merchandise

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The company is exploring collaborations with corporate partners and charities, as well as merchandise sales, to keep its mission alive. "When "When we originally kicked off the campaign, we had no idea that it would resonate on such a global scale," said Helen Patrikis. "It's franchisees for use in their restaurants. ."

Mobile Ordering

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Conduct daily inventories. Unfortunately, employees or even suppliers and other guests may help themselves to your inventory in all sorts of ways if the opportunity arises. They can help you to track everything from table turnover rates, to trends, to employee hours, to inventory so you don’t overspend. Use purchase orders.

Email Marketing

Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Use inventory management software to track usage and reduce waste. Could you host cooking classes, private events, or even sublet to a complementary business during off-hours? This could involve personalized email offers based on past orders or social media ads tailored to local events and preferences. Embrace AI.

Point of Sale

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Include new offerings on site Whether it’s promoting events or selling gift cards and merchandise, make sure to update your website with the latest happenings. Consider components like the navigation bar, home page sections, menu, press coverage, and photo galleries.

Website Management

Squirrel Systems

MAY 17, 2024

Look for opportunities to negotiate better terms with suppliers and optimize inventory management. This could include offering catering services, launching a food truck, or selling branded merchandise. Consider introducing dynamic pricing for peak times or special events to maximize revenue.

Operations

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Gross Revenue is the sales revenue generated by selling food, beverages, and merchandise plus additional gains, i.e., income from a transaction that doesn’t come from regular business operations. A restaurant’s profit margin can get affected by a slight change in customer preferences or an unexpected event.

Operations

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A similar tool not only rings up merchandise, it improves sales, service, and the way your business functions. Immediate Access to Inventory. Customers no longer wait while a sales representative disappears to check inventory. Access to inventory quickens the shopping and purchasing process. It’s called Mobile POS.

Retail

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Whether it’s a ‘Chef’s Special’ night, a community event, or a seasonal menu, promotions should offer a new experience that intrigues and delights your patrons. This includes optimizing your inventory to reduce waste, negotiating with suppliers for better rates, and employing technology to streamline operations.

Loyalty Program

Notch

JANUARY 23, 2019

Conduct daily inventories. Unfortunately, employees or even suppliers and other guests may help themselves to your inventory in all sorts of ways if the opportunity arises. They can help you to track everything from table turnover rates, to trends, to employee hours, to inventory so you don’t overspend. Use purchase orders.

Email Marketing

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 19, 2021

The food truck should be well equipped with an advanced kiosk system or POS software to take orders easily amidst the rush, securely manage the bills & reports, and provide details of the inventory. Rolling out merchandise like t-shirts or mugs with the brand logo on it to the customers is an efficient way to market your business.

Food Truck

BNG Point of Sale

JULY 16, 2021

For example: merchandising at your location or online sales of food items; consumer packaged goods such as dinnerware, cookbooks, aprons; phone orders where you take credit card information on-site to charge later when the delivery arrives. What Is Restaurant Revenue? Average Restaurant Revenue for a Second Location.

Point of Sale

Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

You can schedule updates for happy hour or special events to capitalize on the boost in traffic. Inventory management integration Creating your digital menu in your tablet-based POS system makes it possible to track food usage more accurately. For instance, CAKE easily integrates with Orca , a leading inventory management system.

Seasonal Menu

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Most systems give you access to real-time data about your inventory and integrate with business apps that help you with restaurant management duties. Direct online ordering, merchandise sales, and tickets to special events are easily managed by your new POS. You’ll also have the power to explore new revenue streams.

Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Restaurants may compete by creating more and more elaborate experiential dining, whether it's adventuresome, like dining in the dark, or communal, where our social media habits organize dining events with like-minded individuals. Zebra Technologies Retail Industry Consultant Mark Delaney.

Kitchen Safety

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

And businesses still working remotely will be hosting online events and sending out banquet boxes with mini-proseccos and charcuterie. Covid-19 changed that when home events turned to catering for help. People have multiple private engagements and corporations are planning in-person parties, fundraisers and back-to-the-office events.

Catering

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

BlueCart is an online and mobile platform that allows you to order merchandise from multiple vendors with a single click. You can keep track of your inventory, check items in as they arrive, and return any additional or broken items, among other things. Source: Twilio Customer Stories. Blue Cart . Zero Hour Health .

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

sporting events, concerts, conferences, etc.) Findings across experience type include the following: Large-scale in-person events (concerts, sporting events, conferences, etc.). Wait estimates/crowd management alerts (restroom, concierge lines, merchandise, entry point, etc.) (38 than they have in the past. 38 percent).

2021

The Rail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This can not only become more convenient in the event of an investigation into a crime, but it can save time while enabling restaurateurs to pinpoint suspicious activity. These cameras ultimately take security to the next level, providing accurate and efficient video surveillance in the event of an investigation.

Innovation