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

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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)? What Is Back Of House (BOH)?

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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About Specialized Cleaning

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant staffers clean the front and back of the house every night before closing and tidy up before opening every day. A regular commercial cleaning service might be all that is needed if you have a small restaurant with less foot traffic, small walls, and shorter ceilings. Ask for references.

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

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As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence. Get and Stay Healthy ??

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How Small but Mighty Restaurants Can Optimize Data to Muscle Up Growth

Modern Restaurant Management

Understand customer cravings and business needs through data. Your chef might have his or her own secret sauce, but data is the key ingredient behind business growth. Glean data insights to help manage and build your team. Start small by focusing on key data points to help you move forward. Don’t overthink it.

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Could Co-Sourcing Help Restaurant Staffing Issues?

Modern Restaurant Management

There is a myth surrounding traditional outsourcing models amongst small businesses, such as in the restaurant industry, that they are too small to take advantage of the global talent market. It’s an excellent way to improve business processes, reduce cost structure, and make your restaurant business more productive.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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How to Set Up Online Ordering for Restaurants

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While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business. These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website.