ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Without a well-defined target market, restaurants risk wasting resources on strategies that dont connect and menu offerings that dont selltrying to appeal to everyone, but standing out to no one. Climate & Seasonality: Does the weather impact what people order or when they dine out?

Marketing 195

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. The term ‘restaurant operations' refers to the process by which a restaurant is run. Purchasing & Ordering. Improvement Tips. Receiving & Storage.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2020

It’s relevant today because it helps restaurant leaders contend with enduring issues like crisis recovery, demand fluctuations, food waste, keeping the human touch, managing change, and retaining employees. The lean team referred to these decisions as “calling the play. They would remain focused only on that task.

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Management Management Cash Management Beverage 453

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How many times has the job been referred to as “flipping hamburgers” or working in a “greasy spoon”? This was the first time that anyone actually referred to the kitchen as a great place to learn, grow, and get a foothold on a career. I have thanked that manager (in my heart) countless times for that advice over the years.

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Back of House Reference Presentation Mobile Ordering 473

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

2023 493

2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. This is commonly referred to as a percentage.

Food 370

Food Seasonal Menu Inventory Pricing 370

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Check references carefully and run quick trials. One pro we know tested a cook with a plate this order challenge under a timer. Give them a week of shadowing seasoned staff, clear checklists like Greet tables in 2 minutes or Check orders before they leave the pass, and a full menu rundownspecials included. Notice a slow Tuesday?

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Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Managing food costs is a growing challenge for restaurants as ingredient prices fluctuate and margins shrink. It also streamlines the ordering process, ensuring that every ingredient is purchased and used with purpose. Heres what it does: Reduces Waste : Tracks expiration dates and prioritizes older stock (FIFO method).

Inventory 78

Inventory Food Waste Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

When hiring restaurant accountants, your primary consideration should be those who understand the complexity of the food and beverage industry—both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations and management. This number is essential because it helps you determine the price of your food and beverages.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Inaccurate sales forecasting can result in wasted funds on labor, inventory, and even operating expenses for the restaurant. Why Should You Conduct a Restaurant Forecast? Get granular.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. Expanding your place in the food service industry happens in one of two ways — developing a new restaurant concept or replicating an existing one.

Management 370

Management Management Hiring Document 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Pandemic or otherwise, staff turnover eats into your profitability and wastes a considerable amount of managers’ time. In order to help new staff learn the ropes, you need to create a comprehensive restaurant staff training manual. Detailed instructions on how to use the POS system.

Training 370

Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Steps to calculate costs : Determine unit costs, account for waste, and break down menu item costs. Improve profits : Analyze cost data to refine menu design, negotiate better supplier deals, and reduce waste. This setup allows you to compare theoretical costs with actual expenses, making it easier to spot waste or inefficiencies [2].

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Seasonal Menu Waste Inventory Cash Management 78

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. What Causes Restaurant Food Waste?

Waste 110

Waste Food Front of House Compost 110

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

Some are even referring to it as liquid gold, which sounds nice, but for restaurants, that means an increased prevalence of theft. All of this has quickly put a dent in many restaurants’ bottom line as cooking oil can comprise a large portion of a kitchen’s food related costs if it does a lot of frying. Regularly filter it.

Employee Relations 432

Employee Relations Pricing Food Order 2022 432

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. US Foods Holding Corp.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19. Frequent hand washing following CDC guidance and food code.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us all just how interconnected our food system is in the US if not, the world. The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. What about issues concerning reducing food waste? by Bora Kang. Communication.

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Supplies Food Supply Sourcing Guest Recovery 311

EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

license plates; a neon-accented diner serving fast food; and a McDonald’s-style playground. in order to appear internationally integrated, equating Americanization with globalization. Fatimah Fadhil The fast food diner area. The restaurant’s international offerings go beyond the food. Compared to the U.S.,

Employee Relations 348

Employee Relations Travel Sports Social Media 348

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Both full-service and fast food restaurant customers are skewing a bit more toward higher income levels and college graduates,” says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. Chains affected include McDonald’s (visits down ~2.5

2024 294

2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Customer Service 294

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Food cost percentage. Food Cost Percentage. What is food cost percentage? Food cost percentage is the ratio of the cost of food inventory to the amount of revenue it generates. Why is food cost important? Food and beverage is one of the largest expenses next to payroll in the restaurant industry.

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The cost of goods sold (COGS) is a restaurant metric that shows you the cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item, including the food, beverage costs, and other direct expenses. It represents everything it takes to get a meal on the table, from the raw ingredients like meat and vegetables to the packaging for takeout orders.

2024 195

2024 Seasonal Menu Inventory Food Supply 195

Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Aside from boosting revenue, catering can boost business during slow performing times, reduce excess food waste, allow for menu changes, and helps to increase employee retention as they gain new skills and varied tasks that challenges and keeps them busy (1).

Catering 248

Catering Point of Sale Delivery Customer Service 248

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year. With numbers like these, the pressure is on.

Menu 221

Menu Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Food Order 221

ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

This could include providing exceptional customer service, maintaining high food quality, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and maximizing efficiency. Head Chef: Manages kitchen staff, menu planning, and food preparation. Server: Take orders, serve food and beverages, and provide customer service.

Operations 195

Operations Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 195

Lavu

MAY 5, 2025

Lavu offers a cloud-based POS designed specifically for restaurants, helping streamline everything from front-of-house orders to back-of-house reporting. Here’s how: Manage orders seamlessly : Handle dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders without chaos. Running a restaurant is hard – but Lavu POS makes it easier.

POS 78

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Cash Management 78

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. This is where developing a comprehensive restaurant operations plan comes in.

Operations 221

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

That sort of streamlining leads to shorter wait times after ordering, faster table turn times, and more satisfied customers. If your restaurant uses an inventory management software, you can refer to this to track your actual inputs versus your outputs to see just how efficient your kitchen is. Look at Chili’s , for example.

Menu 279

Menu Point of Sale Website Management Online Ordering 279

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

Food Truck 317

Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 317

EATER

APRIL 25, 2023

On the road that leads to Santa Teresa (one of the most visited destinations in the country), dozens of food stands blanket the sidewalks with plastic tables, chairs, and signs advertising “caldosas here.” Juan adds, “The combination became famous, and we started calling it caldosa,” a reference to the caldo that went into the first bag.

Fine Dining 274

Fine Dining Back of House Point of Sale Advertising 274

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2022

The demand for food delivery services increased when COVID-19 emerged. These third-party delivery services provide independent delivery personnel to deliver food to customers through their apps with a delivery fee and tip for the delivery driver. Furthermore, this hurts the drivers and the restaurant in which the order was placed at.

Delivery 195

Delivery Food Customer Service Online Ordering 195

Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

Restaurant food waste is a pressing topic in the food and restaurant industry. Studies show that about 35% of all food produced in the United States goes unsold or uneaten. ” However, the impact of food waste doesn’t just stop at landfills. Start by auditing your food waste.

Waste 78

Waste Compost Food Inventory 78

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It has been estimated that each year, more than 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. That equates to more than $160 billion worth of food thrown away each year. The waste of food is not only a waste of money and bad for the environment, but it is also making vulnerable populations even more vulnerable.

Waste 78

Waste Food Online Ordering Leadership 78

Restaurant365

MAY 20, 2020

Making smart, effective decisions around your food and labor costs as you continue with take-out and delivery options and begin to open your dining room can help you emerge from the economic shutdown with improved processes on a path to profitability. Controlling food costs. Controlling food costs begins with a smarter menu.

Inventory 148

Inventory Food Order Customer Experience Waste 148

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You’re tracking deliveries, making the most of your food budget, and ensuring your staff is prepared to serve customers. The data from inventory management can help you place more accurate orders, calculate exact food costs, make informed menu changes, and address potential sources of food waste.

Inventory 138

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

So many of TikTok’s food creators built their platforms on relatability, but some have succeeded to the point of rendering themselves unrelatable, with lofty Architectural Digest -esque kitchens and deals with luxury fashion brands. I’m also trying to see if I can’t get by without a food processor.” “I’m This is an intentional choice.

Food 286

Food Social Media Point of Sale Book 286

Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

Inventory 148

Inventory Pricing Management Management 148