Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Pandemic pressure: After more than a year of working in an environment fraught with uncertainty and panic, front-of-house staff got fed up with the lack of employee rewards, high risks, long hours, and low pay. In the best of times, restaurants have operated on thin margins to offer competitive menu pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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ChowNow

MARCH 28, 2025

Front-of-House AI Applications One of the best things about AI is that while it helps your staff, its also giving your customers a better experience. More than you think. While the tech behind it might sound complex, the actual applications of AI in restaurants are surprisingly down-to-earthand, in many cases, incredibly practical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

They must choose whether to use third-party online ordering platforms or handle delivery in-house. In-House vs. Third-Party Delivery In the past, customers had to call or fill out forms on the restaurant's website to get food to their doorsteps. As the huge market keeps growing, expected to hit $1.8

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

At Ansa, we’re at the forefront of this dramatic shift to contactless payments, providing restaurants with a leading white-labeled digital wallet solution to simplify POS-agnostic contactless payments and meet the next generation of guests where they are.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Instead of promoting items according to price or margin, promote what your customers love. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu. If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. Create a Conversation Trigger.

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ChowNow

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing Orders Across Multiple Platforms is a Nightmare The Problem: Anyone whos tried to manage multiple third-party platforms on a busy night knows this problem all too wellwith multiple systems running independently, staff are forced to juggle tablets, manually enter orders into the POS, and scramble to keep everything running smoothly.

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Operations Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 195

Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

POS integrations have become essential for streamlining daily operations, reducing errors, and allowing staff to focus more on the customer experience. Whether its managing inventory, handling online orders, or running loyalty programs, the right integrations can turn your POS system into a powerful tool for efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

If your POS system is slowing down your restaurant , you’re not just dealing with minor annoyances; you’re risking lost revenue, poor customer experiences, and operational chaos. If your restaurants operations feel slower, less efficient, or prone to errors, your outdated POS system might be the culprit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Don’t be afraid to increase price. For part one, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

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Lavu

MAY 5, 2025

Restaurant owners are rethinking the way they run daily operationsand many are switching to Lavu POS to stay ahead. Lavu offers a cloud-based POS designed specifically for restaurants, helping streamline everything from front-of-house orders to back-of-house reporting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform.

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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.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. Try 7shifts for free.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. A wide-ranging industry report from Toast included a section on restaurant technology trends, noting that 82% of restaurants were using a POS, followed by 56% using payroll software.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Kitchen items should be counted separately from the front-of-house and bar inventory. Because the price of some items changes from week to week, make sure you use the latest price paid as the standard. Total Cost : Multiply the unit price of each item by the amount of that item that you have in your inventory.

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Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. Try 7shifts for free.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Choosing the right restaurant POS software can make or break your business in today’s competitive dining landscape. This guide breaks down what to look for, key features to prioritize, and how to select the best POS software to boost efficiency and profitability. Should you choose a legacy or a mobile POS system?

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 10, 2025

Immediate Changes at Your Fingertips With Squirrel 11, changes made at FOH on the POS take effect immediately, allowing you to adapt to any situation on the fly. It’s not only faster, but also easier to make adjustments at the front of house (FOH) on the POS rather than to retreat to the office and use Squirrel Back Office.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 15, 2020

When a technology solution affects as many areas of business as your restaurant POS system does, it can be difficult to track the true return on investment (ROI) that it offers. The first step to understanding the true ROI from a restaurant POS system is to determine quantifiable factors that are influenced by the POS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. . Takeout For Good. ” Over 200 food banks face a surge in demand for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Compare different policies and choose one that offers good coverage at a reasonable price. By finding the right balance, you can avoid these pitfalls and ensure your business stays profitable. Additionally, review and adjust your coverage as needed. Utilities are another fixed cost to monitor.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate? Create Consistency with Your Operations. Delegating Responsibilities. Keep Your Team Connected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. The Foundation will administer the grants, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. state or territory.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

Set Up a POS System When people consider how to open a deli, they often picture eager entrepreneurs tasting ingredients and planning store layouts. One technological element to focus on is your point-of-sale (POS) system. One technological element to focus on is your point-of-sale (POS) system.

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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. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations. With clearly defined and enforced restaurant operations, restaurants achieve maximum efficiency and profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

These systems integrate with POS platforms, streamline operations, and help restaurants maintain profitability. By integrating with POS systems and other restaurant tools, they eliminate the need for paper tracking and cut down on counting errors. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is mobile inventory management.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For weekly or more in-depth reporting, accounting software that integrates with your POS system is recommended.  Your P&L line items should be consistent with the ones on different platforms—POS, inventory management, and accounting software. Restaurant P&L statements can be downright confusing. Prime costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features NCR, Bloom Intelligence, The American Food Association, The Dinex Group, Performance Food Group Company, Appetize and Restaurant365, Snackpass, PAR Technology, Net Element, Sensory, GRIF, Picnic and El Pollo Loco. NCR Acquires Zynstra. NCR Corporation acquired U.K.-based

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods will finance the acquisition primarily with $700 million in fully committed financing from Citigroup and Bank of America and will fund the balance of the purchase price through its existing liquidity resources. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

With a restaurant POS system , studying restaurant metrics becomes much more comfortable, and is vital to standing out in a competitive industry. Running a restaurant is tough, and as the owner or manager of a restaurant, you want to use every tool available to you. There are several restaurants KPI sets that you can use.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. These include marketing, website development, omnichannel payments and point-of-sale (POS) solutions. "We're SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.

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