Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

The baseline formula for determining selling price using an acceptable food cost percent of 30% would be: SELLING PRICE SP) = PLATE COST (PC)/FOOD COST %(FC%). If we use the same baseline formula for determining selling price: SP = $13.00 /.30. SP = $26.00 (A price that guests would be more willing to swallow).

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

fell in the category of “fine dining”. Now I mention these statistics because they will help to frame what the future may hold for the industry and those considering a career in kitchens and dining rooms across the country. FOURTH: Know that fine dining (as we have defined it in the past) may truly be on the way out.

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Fine Dining Food Supply Customer Service Presentation 468

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. Therefore, exploring effective ways to increase sales and carefully managing expenses, pricing, and menu offerings become vital strategies in maintaining a healthy profit margin.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Now here is the kicker – excellence has very little to do with the price you charge or the type of product or service you provide. Which type of tomato will present the most pronounced flavor of fine ripened, deeply refreshing acid/sweet balance on the sandwich and how can we ensure this consistently throughout the year?

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Uniforms Fine Dining Small Business Customer Service 449

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Upgrade your outdoor dining experience Summer is synonymous with outdoor dining. We can help. It's about being proactive.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Rising inflation has impacted businesses for the better part of the year, leading many to modify their menus and increase prices in the face of higher ingredient costs. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

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Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 175

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Further Optimize Delivery, Takeout and Curbside Experiences Many QSRs already relieve congested drive-thrus with distinct lines or protocols for call-ahead orders and third-party pickups. One of our clients, a well-known QSR legacy brand, added an express drive-thru lane for customers ordering ahead on the brand’s app.

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Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 173

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Ideal menu price. Your CoGSs is an essential number to have when determining your menu prices, inventory and impacts your net profit margin. For fine dining, around 30 percent. It also plays a key factor in pricing your menu. Employee turnover rate. Table turnover rate. Sales per labor hour. Check Average.

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 417

Sling

JANUARY 4, 2023

It was conceived as a type of perk that a landlord might run out of the basement of an inn or apartment in order to increase their income. As the concept evolved — and eventually crossed the pond — it came to be characterized by three variables: food, price, and formality. Casual dining. The modern bistro. Fast casual.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Seating Food Order 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Ordering screens.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Point of Sale 167

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

You can decide whether to adjust its price or tailor your recipe by looking for alternatives to some of your ingredients to make profits from that order. It can also help you know when to look for a new vendor to supply you with the same quality ingredients at a more affordable price. In USA, the U.S.

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Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 222

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. This creates a consistent dining experience for all guests, regardless of which franchise location they visit. Reward Compliance.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

And automated order taking, well, it is going to be one of the top trends in the restaurant industry in 2023. . Even technology comes with a price tag, continuous innovations and wide adoption make them more accessible and cost-effective. . The drive-through voice ordering system is a well-known example of automated order-taking. .

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Ordering Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service. How to Become a Bartender : Learn how to become a bartender including the experience and skills you actually need in order to get the job you're after.

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FOH BOH Social Media Fine Dining 195

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers.

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Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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Food Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in 112

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Get Your Licenses in Order Starting a restaurant business involves registering with the authorities and procuring the relevant licenses. Ignoring these licenses and regulations might attract hefty penalties and fines, so make sure you’re aware of the local, state, and federal regulations before opening up for business.

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License Document Hiring Fine Dining 146

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Start a loyalty program Online ordering Piggyback on special events Buy X, get Y free Guest chef or pop up Personalize offers Influencer event Social promotion Jump on seasonal trends Industry night happy hour Invite guests back What are restaurant promotions? Offering them at a discount might reveal if they’re priced too high to move. (If

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2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Those who struggle the most are the polished casual and fine dining restaurants who thrived on the in-person guest experience they delivered. They made it simple to call ahead and have the order delivered to the car. He hadn't ordered it, but they took it upon themselves to provide that special extra touch.

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Mobile Ordering Innovation 212

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A fine-dining restaurant with an emphasis on ingredients may present the menu simply, with descriptions of where the ingredients are from. These restaurants take orders through online apps and use 'ghost kitchens' or virtual kitchens that offer virtual menus to take-out customers. Menu design. Example: Cluster Truck.

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Fast Casual Food Truck Casual Customer Service 370

The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

As a result, the demand for quick and convenient dining options has been met. They provide a hands-on experience that lets customers place their orders and enjoy quality eats at lower costs. You place your order at the counter or kiosk, grab a number or buzzer, and typically receive your food at the counter.

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Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 52

EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. At Ladder 4 Wine Bar in Detroit, you can add 28 grams of Kaluga caviar to hash browns.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining 2008 Pricing 110

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Located in a market with a focus on Latin American businesses, what sets Destino apart (aside from inventive cocktails) is the note under the dessert menu: “In lieu of tipping, we add a 20% service charge to each order to support a professional wage for our entire team.

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FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 222

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

With wholesale food prices soaring 13 percent in 2021 and labor costs rising as worker shortages continue, many restaurants are looking for smart ways to lower costs and avoid passing them on to their diners. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests.

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Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering Menu Food Order 179

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

Some great examples for restaurants are: How often the customer orders. What the customer orders. Which of your locations the customer orders from most. What the customer orders. How the customer prefers to order (for delivery, for pick-up or to dine-in). How long it takes your team to prepare an order.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 202

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. Prix fixe, a French term for “fixed price,” is a menu offering a complete meal at a set rate.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Social Media 78

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PLANNING INCLUDES AND EVEN FOCUSES ON BUILDING WOW INTO THE MIX. [] USER FRIENDLY IS THE PRICE OF ENTRY. Having your chef walk through the dining room and connect with guests is a way to make customers feel special and provides an opportunity for them to ask serious questions about the menu.

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Located in a market with a focus on Latin American businesses, what sets Destino apart (aside from inventive cocktails) is the note under the dessert menu: “In lieu of tipping, we add a 20% service charge to each order to support a professional wage for our entire team.

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FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 195

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. This is a special place where quality, service, and sincerity are always on the menu and price is judged in relation to value.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 393

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Is it fair towards customers?

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Is it fair towards customers?

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

"Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. But it doesn't have to be if you implement the right strategies.

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Management Management Airlines Customer Service 408

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 13, 2021

While American Chinese food may not be authentically Chinese, it is certainly one of the most popular cuisines for dining out or ordering in. Chang’s is that it has a great indoor dining atmosphere with dim lighting and a full bar. No matter what you order, it’s bound to be good. The great thing about P.F. Panda Express.

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Food Fine Dining Food Order Fast Casual 147

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I was happy to enjoy Brooklyn’s low-key, friendly vibe at its many sushi restaurants, which I would’ve normally written off as fine dining establishments. Daigo Hand Roll Bar is a small market stall where perfectly simple sushi rolls are rolled by hand to order. Order Online. Order Online. Order Online.

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Fine Dining Fast Casual Online Ordering Front of House 111

Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Truck 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

Since 2006, Tender Greens had established its presence as a go-to fine-casual restaurant that offers more than a meal. Looking to continue on the tangent of delivering a unique fine-casual dining experience to its customers, Tender Greens aimed to double its physical footprint and grow its revenue to reach $100 million.

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Innovation Management Management Fine Dining 174