ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. They help with reservations and table management, staff scheduling and time management, inventory tracking, rewards programs, automated marketing, and more. Online ordering and delivery apps.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

In response to rising food costs, 56 percent of respondents said they planned to increase menu prices, down from 61 percent earlier in the year, and 18 percent said they doubled down on inventory and waste tracking, up two percentage points.

2025

The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience. By integrating it with your other systems, you are able to grow your restaurant and manage your inventory, employees, and sales data with ease.

POS

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024. Companies saw a sales boost in 2024 as loyalty transactions increased by over 30 percent. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features delivery data, tariff troubles, summer dining trends, and Beer Serves America.

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Editor’s note Specialty coffee consumption in the US has reached a 14‑year high. According to the National Coffee Association, 46% of adults in the US reported drinking a specialty coffee in the past day, up 84% since 2011 and surpassing past-day traditional coffee consumption at 42%. London September ICE robusta futures fell by 6.4%

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. Despite potential challenges, the industry is both optimistic, as total restaurant sales crested $1 trillion for the first time on record, and ready to pivot to continue growing.

Franchise

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right wait staff is one of the most critical decisions for any restaurant owner. Your waiters and waitresses are the face of your establishment, shaping the customer experience and directly impacting revenue. According to 51% of restaurant operators, staffing is one of the top challenges to success.

Hiring

Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, speed and simplicity are everything—especially at the point of sale. This collaboration introduces a restaurant POS system with integrated payments , combining advanced point-of-sale technology with secure, unified payment processing. The result? Khatri, CEO of Lavu.

POS

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

A customizable POS system gives restaurants the power to adapt, integrate, and innovate without being locked into rigid software limitations. Whether you’re connecting loyalty programs, online ordering, or inventory tools, open APIs make it possible to tailor your POS to match your exact operational needs. What is an Open API?

POS

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Lavu’s industry-specific technology powers innovation and efficiency for thousands of restaurants. Connecting Payroll with POS Systems In restaurants, where labor costs and tip management rely heavily on sales data, linking payroll systems with POS platforms is a game-changer. This makes selecting the right tools a top priority.

Tip Distribution

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From streamlining operations to automating guest touch points, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry. The panelists highlighted agentic AI’s potential in hospitality, suggesting that it can manage repetitive tasks like inventory control or supply chain logistics.

Point of Sale

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. Let’s walk through the essential points you’ll need to know as you begin your research: What is a POS system for a restaurant? Should you choose a legacy or a mobile POS system?

POS

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Accounting must track and analyze performance across peak and off-peak seasons, affecting revenue recognition, staffing, and inventory management. Fluctuating Occupancy/Demand: For hotels, occupancy rates directly impact revenue, while for restaurants, daily covers drive sales. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

Hospitality

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

With just two bartenders and one server, they served over 300 customers, generating significant weekend sales. Perfect for serving more guests with fewer staff. Mobile Apps : Pre-ordering cuts pickup times and boosts efficiency – restaurants fulfill orders up to 2.4x Apps also drive upselling , with 35% of users adding extra items.

2025

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

This marked a significant milestone, as the restaurant industrytraditionally underrepresented at such eventsemerged as a focal point of technological innovation. Automated Inventory Management Today, general managers spend hours weekly counting inventory, often discovering shortages only after they cause problems.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This shift ensures that operations run smoothly, and sales revenue is optimized. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. One of the biggest struggles for restaurants post-covid is staffing. This trend has held on in the last five years.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

Some restaurant chain owners see the transition as a step toward going cashless in the future because restaurant point-of-sale systems make it so easy. With cashless options such as credit cards, mobile payment apps, and contactless payments, customers can make quick and hassle-free payments, reducing wait times at the point of sale.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

Mobile Ordering

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 9, 2025

Key features of this software include inventory tracking, payroll integration, and real-time data access through cloud services. Truly, this innovation is a game-changer in the restaurant industry. With the myriad responsibilities a restaurant owner juggles, it’s easy to overlook the financial side of things.

Restaurant Law

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 24, 2025

These books aid in tracking sales, managing payroll, and handling expenses accurately. We’ll explore why these books are indispensable in daily operations, dissect their key components from sales to payroll, and highlight common pitfalls in restaurant bookkeeping.

Book

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Restaurant profit margin calculator How to lower restaurant costs How to increase restaurant sales Gross and net profit margins for restaurants In restaurants, profit margin is the percentage of revenue left over after expenses and costs are taken out. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low.

Operations

Apicbase

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You need to manage everything from costs and inventory to menu design to get this balance right. Inconsistent menu offerings A poorly managed inventory can lead to discrepancies between what’s listed on the menu and what’s actually available in the kitchen. The more locations you operate, the bigger the loss.

Menu

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 12, 2025

Just like a key can unlock a door, innovative hospitality finance solutions can open up new avenues of growth for hotels and restaurants. In an industry where margins are often razor-thin, the right financial strategies can make a significant difference. So, what could the key to unlocking this growth look like?

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Key data points: The demand for takeout and delivery has slightly outpaced the demand for dining in. This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

“It now accounts for a larger share of sales for 58 percent of limited-service and 41 percent of full-service operators compared with 2019—providing a critical path to restaurant resilience and growth despite ongoing economic pressures.” More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago.

Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Most Restaurants Increased Sales in 2024 Approximately 63 percent of restaurant operators that manage finances said their profits in 2024 increased compared to last year. Most Restaurants Increased Sales in 2024 Approximately 63 percent of restaurant operators that manage finances said their profits in 2024 increased compared to last year.

Point of Sale

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 21, 2025

Specialized hospitality accountants provide essential services like inventory management, accurate payroll processing, and tracking daily sales and expenses. Key Takeaways Hospitality accounting solutions streamline financial management and ensure regulatory compliance, vital for growth in the industry.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From inventory management to predictive labor scheduling, AI tools will help restaurants cut costs and adapt in real-time, while providing operators valuable data to help inform business decisions. While features like ordering and paying via QR codes have become the norm, Back-of-House systems have lagged in sophistication.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 17, 2025

Lastly, sales and marketing are crucial, driving customer acquisition and retention. It’s virtually impossible to overstate the importance of understanding hospitality business management in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. These skills help maximize profits while maintaining high-quality guest experiences.

Hospitality

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Although Bohr died in 1962, his words remain alive as seen with the case of Point of Sale (POS) systems. Digital innovations remain the leading factor in changing the way people make and receive payments. In fact, a good point of sale system can be the biggest asset for a restaurant.

POS

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Cloud bookkeeping services offer real-time access to data, automation, and CFO-level service without full-time commitment. Enhanced security measures in cloud bookkeeping ensure data protection and accuracy of financial records. A comparison of these modern systems with traditional bookkeeping methods reveals stark contrasts.

Hospitality

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 5, 2025

Investment in technology, risk management, and innovative approaches are key to balancing growth and risk in hospitality finance. The expertise of restaurant accountants is vital, with London-based accountants leading in innovative restaurant financial services. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

In addition to online ordering, many of the restaurants that were able to stay afloat did so by crafting compelling promotions and customer incentives as a way to help increase sales, leveraging data pulled from POS reports to guide promotion efforts. restaurant market. Perfecting Off-Premise and Mobile Integration.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We hear frequently how innovation is a mainstay for business survival and growth. Innovation helps restaurants stay competitive and those involved in operations and sourcing need to always be looking for the next thing that grabs attention, differentiates, and brings value to their patrons. Innovation Through Service.

Innovation

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Businesses in the food service industry are primarily adopting these advanced POS systems to streamline the communication between waitstaff and kitchen staff, inventory tracking, and improving team management.

POS

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering