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Front Of House (FOH) Vs. Back Of House (BOH): What’s The Difference?

Sling

For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? FOH variables you might not consider include: Decor.

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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

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Delivery: employ FOH staff to deliver the meal kits to your diners Frequency: will you offer a one-time meal kit designed to last a few meals? For example, Una Pizza & Wine in Saskatoon is offering delivery through their website that isn’t just limited to their pizzas. Taco meal kits! ?? A weekly meal kit subscription?

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Additionally, by keeping the menu to a limited number of dishes, you can better plan and manage your food costs. Here are some goal types to consider (and you don’t have to have just one!):

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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

Modern Restaurant Management

As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Even though they have ?less

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Five Benefits of Outsourcing Your Restaurant’s Digital Marketing Efforts

Modern Restaurant Management

Day-to-day demands – coupled with all of the FOH and BOH duties – can be simply too overwhelming for many small restaurant owners. Customers want the ability to order online, set up delivery, view seating, and book tables through the convenience of a mobile phone. Can customers find you? Can they view your menu online?

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5 Effective Restaurant Loyalty Programs, Plus Tips For Success

Sling

In this article, the restaurant-management experts at Sling discuss some of the best ideas and give you tips for making your restaurant loyalty program great. 2) Preferred Seating. Another easy and effective perk for your restaurant loyalty programs is preferred seating. 3) Train FOH Staff On Your Loyalty Program.

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Your 7-Step Guide to Reopening Your Restaurant

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This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart. Employees must report any symptoms and recent travel to their managers before a shift. You may even need to bring on more FOH staff to act as your delivery drivers if you’re offering direct.

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