Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The holiday season brings bustling crowds, higher sales, and festive celebrations, making it a prime time for restaurants and bars. These best practices can help you maintain a safe and enjoyable environment during this busy season. These best practices can help you maintain a safe and enjoyable environment during this busy season.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features rewriting the rules of seasonal marketing, snack wrap traffic driver, GLP-1 use impact on F&B, and restaurant marketing challenges. More than half of those coping with food cost inflation this year are seeing a 1 percent to 5 percent increase.

2025

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. It's an active marketing tool.

Book

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Theres little room for branding, and menu presentation, pricing, and promotions are often influenced by the platforms rules rather than the restaurants preferences. Stronger brand connection : Your logo, colors, and menu are front and center. Lower menu prices : No need to inflate prices to cover third-party fees.

Online Ordering

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

Email Marketing

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right people can make or break your business. What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? As such, a manager must know how to hire employees who can deliver quality customer service.

Leadership

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether youre a seasoned owner or just starting out, this advice will help you boost efficiency, keep your team motivated, and turn customers into regulars. From smarter hiring to prepping for busy seasons, were sharing strategies that work across small bistros and bustling chains alike. Dont rush new hires into action.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

"The menu implications are here and are impacting consumer demand," he said. "The "This is especially true for part-time and seasonal employees. This labor shortage would be exacerbated by any crackdown on the hiring of undocumented labor or the large-scale deportation of undocumented individuals.

Supplies

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

On the flip side, poor operations can lead to inefficiencies that snowballlike staffing issues that slow down service, supply chain mishaps that throw off the menu, or rising costs that eat into profits. How to Solve It : Hire with retention in mindlook for candidates who fit your restaurants culture, not just the job description.

Operations

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

The Alternative: Understand spending fully, build a realistic financial plan, monitor expenses closely, and plan for seasonal changes. Before you do anything like sign a lease or hire your wait staff, take the time to do real market research. Use this information to make smart adjustments to your menu items, pricing, or food quality.

Email Marketing

ChowNow

AUGUST 1, 2025

It’s also where many customers go to check your hours or browse your menu, so it’s worth maintaining, even if you don’t post often. Use paid promotion strategically to amplify key content Boosting high-performing posts or running paid social ads around new menu drops or events can dramatically increase your reach.

Social Media

The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Hiring and Training Employees for Business Growth Effective scaling of operations calls on a qualified and committed workforce.

Small Business

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. The first three hires were software engineers that helped create a proprietary tech stack for the bagel shops. “In So are the roughly 15 schmears, which change seasonally. We’d sell out.

Fast Casual

The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

Include key milestones like finalizing the lease, completing renovations, hiring staff, ordering equipment, and doing test runs of your menu. Consider having a seasoned team member from your original location help with onboarding at the new one. Hire and Train the Right Team Staff can make or break your new restaurant.

Management

SpotOn

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While bars sell alcoholic drinks, a high-margin menu item, crafting a profitable bar menu is paramount. Through menu engineering and reporting from your bar POS system , you can determine what's selling and what's not. Next, it's time for a menu refresh. This is good news for your bottom line.

Bar

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

JAB hired bankers to attract new investors as it considers an IPO for the coffee and food to-go chain. The chain will slash prices by around 5 yuan on frappuccinos, tea lattes, and other selected menu options as consumers become more price-conscious. The BoP auction will take place on 6 August.

2025

ChowNow

APRIL 15, 2025

As you know, theres no shortage of labor challenges: Rising hourly wages driven by minimum wage hikes Persistent employee turnover High training costs for new hires Payroll taxes and employee benefits So how do you reduce labor costs without burning out your team or sacrificing customer service?

Operations

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

For instance, if you have a specific color scheme in your restaurant or font on your menu, with an open API you can change the background, in-application color schemes, and font to match your current restaurant brand. Custom icons allow employees to communicate better with guests regarding menu item ingredients.

POS

Squirrel Systems

MAY 9, 2025

As the weather warms and days grow longer, diners start looking for one thingpatio season. For restaurants, this seasonal shift brings opportunity, but also challenges. Fortunately, modern restaurant technology makes it easier than ever to get ready for patio season and thrive.

Technology

Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just getting started, understanding the numbers behind your business can mean the difference between breaking even and breaking records. Even if you hire a professional to handle all the financial aspects of your business, you need to understand what is involved. So, what is restaurant accounting?

2025

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Choose Cost-Effective Ingredients to Reduce Menu Costs and Boost Profit You can look for cheaper alternatives to expensive ingredients without compromising taste. One effective way to achieve this is by using cost-effective ingredients in your menu items. and then divide that by the total revenue generated by the restaurant.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 18, 2025

Expert Restaurant Accountants Experienced restaurant accounting specialists will also help navigate menu oversight, third-party fees, and split checks. Handling Seasonal Variations Summer boom? Seasonal budgeting and smart labor cost management will keep your finances in shape year-round. Winter slowdowns?

Management

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

have found success by customizing their system to fit their specific workflows and menu offerings. For instance, they can track production trends by time of day, weekday, or season. By analyzing historical sales, weather patterns, event schedules, and seasonal trends, it forecasts busy periods and menu demand.

POS

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Here, financial reporting isn’t merely about compliance; it’s the strategic backbone supporting dynamic pricing models, intricate seasonal forecasting, a vast web of vendor relationships, and operations that are inherently labor-heavy. Recipe costing: To understand the true cost of each menu item.

Hospitality

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 30, 2025

From the fundamentals of bookkeeping to hiring the suitable professionals, we’ll explore the necessary steps in the process. Hiring professionals with expertise in hospitality accounting can provide tailored services, navigate industry complexities, and manage complex tax structures. Let’s proceed to uncover that secret.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Restaurants had difficulty hiring and retaining staff, which led to more interest in automating processes. Restaurants have had to rethink hiring, wages, and benefits to attract and retain talent. We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. Hiring for restaurants was a challenge to say the least. more an hour.

Mobile Ordering

Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2025

For example, 12 months is long enough to capture seasonal fluctuations that might arise during the holidays or other busy seasons. For example, your average restaurant profit margin might indicate that diversifying your menu doesn’t make sense. What is a reasonable average profit margin?

Employee Relations

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Adopt menu pricing strategies that reflect current costs. With the right financial tools, and the guidance of a seasoned hospitality accountant, you can track and boost your profitability. Why should I hire a hospitality accountant for my restaurant? Monitor labor costs, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Hotels

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Adopt menu pricing strategies that reflect current costs. With the right financial tools, and the guidance of a seasoned hospitality accountant, you can track and boost your profitability. Why should I hire a hospitality accountant for my restaurant? Monitor labor costs, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Hotels

Web Diner

JULY 24, 2025

Just like a master chef knows that the same ingredient requires different preparation methods depending on the dish, savvy restaurant marketers understand that content must be seasoned differently for each digital platform. Facebook might share the inspiration behind the dish and invite customers to share their seasonal favorites.

Seasonal Menu

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 15, 2025

Moreover, hospitality accounting services can provide scalable growth, leaving owners with the decision between hiring a dedicated restaurant accountant or an outsourced accounting firm. Plan for tax season: Regular reviews and updates of financial records can make tax filing smoother and less stressful.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It also zooms in on current challenges faced by owners/operators, menu prices and inflation, and tech/AI implementation. COGS Are Key as Hiring Pressures Decline In 2024, 16 percent of operators say analyzing and managing the cost of goods and services and supplier and vendor management are top pain pointscompared to 12 percent in 2023.

Point of Sale

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Unique Financial Challenges in the Hospitality Sector The financial landscape of the hospitality industry is characterized by several key factors that demand specialized attention: Fluctuating Revenue: Revenue streams are highly susceptible to seasonality, economic shifts, and even local events.

Hospitality

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 24, 2025

High seasonality leads to fluctuating revenues and expenses, which can be tricky to manage. Our strategic reporting helps you identify over- and underperforming menu items, optimize labor costs, and reduce COGS—turning financial data into real business decisions. When should I hire a professional for restaurant accounting?

Book

EATER

APRIL 4, 2025

But as much as we love to value eating locally and seasonally, theres a lot of stuff that isnt grown in the U.S. Weve stopped any hiring, and were slowing down. We get some chicory and white asparagus from France, which are in season this time of year. that many people consider essential.

Food

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

Hiring professional bookkeeping services can offer benefits like informed decision-making, compliance assistance, and operational streamlining. Accounting for Hotels and Restaurants : This involves unique considerations like fluctuating seasonal demand and inventory control. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

Cash Management

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ninety-five percent of those surveyed reported using some form of AI in their restaurant, with the most common being AI-assisted inventory management (35 percent), AI menu optimization (35 percent) and AI reservations/bookings (32 percent). AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. Nearly 29 percent of U.S. population.

2025