Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. Here are some key strategies you and your target food delivery partners can be using to create a more sustainable future. Fuel and e-commerce order management systems help streamline delivery routes.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

They’re comfortable telling technology pertinent information about themselves and then allowing technology to do the work on their behalf. Now, they're on their phones before they arrive, checking your reviews, looking at food photos, and getting recommendations based on their past orders.

Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. Here are some key strategies you and your target food delivery partners can be using to create a more sustainable future. Fuel and e-commerce order management systems help streamline delivery routes.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2025

There is an opportunity for restaurants that can modernize in a way that meets the needs of the diner while simultaneously overcoming food, labor, and technological challenges to run more predictable and profitable businesses. It certainly isn’t an easy proposition – but a holistic approach to restaurant modernization is critical.

Menu

The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

By Bailey Ramsey, Contributor Food waste is a critical issue in the restaurant industry. To put this in perspective, restaurants waste anywhere between 4% to 10% of the food they purchase. Predicting Customer Demand Accurately One of the leading causes of food waste in restaurants is overproduction.

Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. Red Robin climbs 3 percent to 78 thanks in large part to its focus on menu and food. Still, the food and service metrics are quite high.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

While it's crucial to stay informed, stepping back and allowing experts to take charge can be key to overcoming these challenges. It can also optimize operations by forecasting busy times, adjusting staffing levels, and managing inventory, making everything run more smoothly and cutting down on waste.

Marketing

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Every day, youre juggling staff, food quality, inventory, customer service, purchasing, and moreall while trying to cultivate a dining experience that wows your customers enough to keep them coming back. Running a restaurant is a balancing act. Its tough, and cant be done passively. What is Restaurant Operations Management?

Operations

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Is online ordering inefficient? Do you lose money due to food waste? Experiencing over-ordering or last-minute shortages? Experiencing over-ordering or last-minute shortages? An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Are labor costs too high? Set clear goals.

2025

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Beyond mobile ordering, restaurant apps support operations in ways that were never available before. Online ordering and delivery apps. Inventory and supply chain apps.

2025

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

If youre one of the thousands of restaurants that added online food delivery in recent years, you might be wondering: is it actually helping my business grow? These metrics give you a clear picture of your delivery performancefrom order volume and customer retention to delivery speed and profitability.

Delivery

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Forecast Demand : Use sales data to predict future needs and order the right quantities.

Waste

ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

Every online order, email sign up, and reward program interaction generates valuable insightsbut if that data just sits there, youre missing a major opportunity. Think about it: What if you could automatically send a special offer to a customer who hasnt ordered in a while? Or adjust your staffing schedule based on peak ordering times?

Loyalty Program

The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Real-Time Data Sharing: Multiple teams can get the latest information when data is shared in real-time. This enables better communication mechanisms; Multiple teams can get the latest information when data is shared in real time. Here are some quick fixes: Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems: Modern POS systems simplify ordering and payment.

Technology

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

It blends sales data, food cost, and menu psychology to help you stop guessing and start making decisions that grow your margins. Real menu engineering efforts are grounded in hard numbers: data, food cost percentage, and how much profit each dish actually brings in, so you know exactly what to promote, rework, or cut.

Menu

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Managing food costs is a growing challenge for restaurants as ingredient prices fluctuate and margins shrink. Real-Time Inventory Tracking offers a powerful solution by giving operators instant visibility into whats in stock, whats being used, and what needs to be reordered.

Inventory

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Running a restaurant is tough, and poor inventory management can make it even harder. Wasted food, stock shortages, and manual tracking errors all lead to higher costs and lost profits. That’s where POS inventory tools step in to help. Tracking Inventory in Real Time Real-time tracking takes the guesswork out of managing stock.

Inventory

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

Leadership

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. Another way to get local backlinks is from local news articles, food bloggers, or restaurant directories to boost your visibility in search results. Make sure to add high-quality photos of your food, interior, and staff.

Book

ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Cost of Goods Sold tells you how much it actually costs to make the food and beverage sales you sell. Monitoring your COGS helps you spot food waste, theft, over-ordering, or supplier price hikes before they eat into your gross profit margin. into 40%, you multiply by 100. The result is your AOV.

Operations

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Have you noticed how food delivery apps are becoming essential in attracting and retaining diners? In this article, we’ll show you exactly how to create a food delivery app tailored to your restaurant’s needs, while staying competitive in a booming industry. The global online food delivery market size was valued at USD 221.65

Delivery

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

When it comes to managing inventory, restaurants face a choice: POS inventory alerts vs. manual tracking. On the other hand, POS inventory alerts offer real-time updates, automate ordering, and minimize human mistakes. Time-Consuming and Labor-Intensive Manual inventory tracking eats up a lot of time and energy.

Inventory

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

One of the most effective tools for achieving this is mobile inventory management. This system helps restaurant owners and managers track stock in real-time, reduce waste, and maintain optimal inventory levels. By automating inventory processes, restaurants can save time, improve accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency.

Inventory

ChowNow

MAY 16, 2025

Understanding what customers order, when they order, and how often is an untapped goldmine of information for restaurant operators. What do repeat orders say about our customer preferences? Ordering data includes more than just what gets sold. Which dishes are getting ordered the most?

Ordering

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

Youre not just managing food and staff, youre battling slim profit margins, high operating expenses, and constantly changing customer preferences. Because the truth is, most restaurants dont close because of bad food. Its a restaurant industry myth that all you need to fill your tables is great food and a good vibe.

Email Marketing

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

In today’s competitive food service landscape, leveraging this data isn’t optional; it’s essential. Getting your restaurant customers’ information doesn’t have to be an imposition, either. Offer a freebie in exchange for information, such as a birthday coupon, or a discount. Learn to harness data from your restaurant POS system.

POS

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

They connect tools like inventory tracking, payroll, and online ordering into one system, allowing real-time data access for smarter decisions. Key benefits include: Efficiency : Automates workflows like inventory management and order processing. This level of transparency builds trust and encourages repeat business.

POS

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you handle multiple tables and orders at once? What steps would you take if a customer received the wrong order? How do you maintain accuracy when taking orders for large groups? How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? How do you handle multiple tables and orders at once?

Hiring

The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cloud-Based Inventory Management Inventory is one of a restaurant's most crucial assets , and ensuring a smooth transfer from one location to another can be daunting. Cloud-based inventory management systems help streamline this process by allowing restaurant owners to track and update their inventory in real time.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2025

“I think knowing the information when you’re going into it would be wonderful,” he says. The report found operators are spending an average of 34 percent more on food costs compared to last year. Look for net-30 accounts with food, beverage, packaging and/or equipment vendors.

Cash Management

ChefMod

APRIL 14, 2025

Beyond the Shelf: What Inventory Turnover Really Tells You In the restaurant world, high inventory turnover is often treated like a badge of honor. It signals fast-moving product, fresh food, and smart orderingright? The goal is to make informed decisions before a stockout or overage happens. Not always.

Inventory

Lavu

MARCH 17, 2025

Managing food costs is one of the most important factors in running a profitable restaurant. With rising ingredient prices and tight profit margins, understanding the food cost formula can make the difference between financial success and failure. What is the Food Cost Formula? Lets dive in!

Food

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage. This has led to many perks for consumers, such as reduced wait times, contactless ordering, and more personalized offers and rewards. Perkins American Food Co. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

Fast Casual

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers.

Allergens

SpotOn

APRIL 1, 2025

It's a portable POS device that fits in an apron and lets servers take orders and payments at the table. Tableside ordering and payments If a server has multiple tables ready to order, they have to go to each one, write their order down, and then go to the POS to input those orders. Servers can take 1.5

Seating

SpotOn

JANUARY 15, 2025

According to a Gallup poll, guests only look at your menu for 109 seconds before ordering. To get started, you just need a little bit of information. Ideally, you should be tracking these with inventory management software. If you want to get that granular, inventory management software is the way to go.

Menu

ChowNow

JULY 25, 2025

You’d never run your kitchen without knowing your food costs, so why would anyone run their marketing campaigns without knowing the return on investment? To get the actual net profit, you need to subtract costs like inventory, labor, and marketing spend. When it does work, they have no idea what’s actually driving the results.

Marketing