Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , 50 percent of operators for both full-service and quick-service restaurants said that recruiting and retaining employees was their top challenge. The list of ongoing operational tasks for running a restaurant is extremely complex.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Additional findings inlcude increased inventory costs caused the greatest financial strain for operators in 2021 with 33 percent citing it as their top expense, followed closely by rent (30 percent) and labor (30 percent). Now, more than half of all operators (57 percent) report offering a loyalty or rewards program of some kind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2022

Let’s look at some of the challenges facing the industry and how changing trends are helping operators work toward a brighter future. To meet this evolution, restaurant operators are investing in new and reimagined spaces. How is technology shaping the future of restaurants and giving brands a competitive edge?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

COVID has upended the way the industry operates, shifting everything from the way we serve guests to how sanitation works to what the supply chain and labor market look like. However, BOH technology has long been at the bottom of the list for many operators. Better Integrations with Other Technology. Addressing Labor.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Modern restaurant management platforms can: automate complex calculations, process data from multiple sources (sales, inventory, labour), free up hard-working staff from repetitive tasks (that software can perform faster and more accurately anyway). This will guide your recipe development and inventory purchases. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

According to a National Restaurant Association study done in April, 84 percent of operators surveyed said staffing was lower than required, with 47 percent stating that their staff numbers were more than 20 percent under the pre-pandemic levels. Digitizing the order process brings speed to a restaurant’s operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

Restaurant owners or managers would rather spend time on other meaningful tasks, such as recruiting and hiring, training chefs, or updating daily specials on the menu. Reporting is an essential part of business operations because it helps visualize the restaurant's financial health. Overview: Reporting in the Restaurant Industry.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #23: Master your restaurant's financial operations. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #31: Maintain an efficient inventory management system to avoid food wastage and save costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Prior to his role as General Manager, he was CGO (Chief Growth Officer), General Manager, Vice President, and Chief of Staff, where he spearheaded projects including the acquisition of Punchh, company integrations, executive recruiting, and has established PAR’s KPI setting and tracking process through business reviews.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Restaurants will need to digitally transform their internal operations. Whether it’s using artificial intelligence (AI) for inventory control or implementing new, contactless payment options, restaurants will need to adopt new technologies to serve their customers more efficiently and effectively.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 30, 2021

In addition to managing internal operations, he is also the interface between customers and the staff. Handling Operations . A restaurant primarily has two types of operations – front of the house and back of the house. A restaurant manager, however, has multifaceted responsibilities. Hiring And Training The Staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, our industry still is an attractive space for well-suited technologies, improving efficiencies at every level of the restaurant from inventory to customer service. Both limited-service restaurants (61 percent) and full-service eateries (63 percent) are challenged to accommodate guests while operating with fewer employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2021

It featured recruitment content and live sessions with Chipotle employees highlighting its benefits, career paths, cooking demos, and more. On Monday, May 17, Applebee’s will host a National Hiring Day event at franchise and company-operated restaurants nationwide. Give employees tools that make their jobs quicker and easier.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Maintaining inventory of groceries and supplies, stocking ingredients, and equipment along with placing the order on your POS (point of sale) software. Here are a few tips that will help you to hire cooks for full night operations easily. They should be able to manage food wastage, quality of food, inventory management, and time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

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Restaurant365

MAY 16, 2022

In a job seekers market, often times it is the smaller restaurant operators that struggle the most because they simply can’t compete with the larger chain’s financial prowess. Many lack the brand power, the funds, and the resources necessary to recruit the seasonal help needed during these busy months. Start Early.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

A restaurant can improve the BOH operations to increase efficiency and overall performance. For example, you can streamline kitchen processes, optimize inventory management , provide staff training, and implement scheduling systems by focusing on your BOH. It can also help reduce labor costs and increase the speed of food preparation.

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Restaurant365

MAY 10, 2022

Restaurant staffing is currently top of mind for every operator. Some operators might worry that hiring too quickly can lead to hasty decisions and choosing the wrong candidates but recruiting faster does not mean that you ignore your standards. How can you improve your recruiting strategy and accelerate your speed to hire?

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. We’ll explore software for inventory management, restaurant payment and billing, food delivery, dashboards, restaurant onboarding, reservation management, and ERP systems.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

The data is always there—but it’s up to you as an owner or operator to use it. Leveraging your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) data allows you to gain more insight into your operations. You may have a hunch that you are doing fewer table turns on the weekend, or that your inventory has gotten wasteful recently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

4 to 7 vendors in the restaurant space between recruiting and payroll are too many to be sustainable. These changes were instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and customer convenience, reflecting a broader industry shift towards tech-driven experiences.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. One key factor is that during the pandemic, many restaurants had to shut down or operate at reduced capacity, leading to layoffs and job insecurity. The restaurant labor shortage has had significant impacts on restaurant operations.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, it can limit your options if few franchisees are selling—and if they are, there may be a reason, such as low sales, high operating costs, or staff retention issues. Taking over an existing franchise drastically lowers opening costs and the initial investment. Remember, you are opening a brand new business.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators. Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices.

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Cheetah

JUNE 25, 2021

If you’re a restaurant operator, you’re probably experiencing the labor crisis first hand. But this is a long road and restaurant operators need solutions now (read our in-depth analysis of the labor crisis or join the debate on Faceboo k for more insight). This is not just another operational expense. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 14, 2022

So, you have to be selective because this recruitment decision can either make or break your restaurant business – a suitable person can lead to growth, while a wrong person can bring disaster. Streamlining Restaurant Operations. Recruiting And Onboarding. Managing Inventory. Handling Finances.

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Sling

JUNE 5, 2020

Improving business operations. As you can see, HRP is integral to the successful operation of your business and its growth over both the short- and long-term. Don’t let this prevent you from implementing a system that can revolutionize the way your business operates — both now and in the future. Recruitment. Inventory.

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Restaurant365

MAY 24, 2022

Restaurant staff hiring continues to be a conundrum for restaurant operators. Many restaurants are forced to operate with shorter hours and fewer days due to staff shortages and the low number of potential employees in the restaurant labor pool. How to recruit restaurant staff. click-to-apply ratio.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. 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.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

However, many CFOs are still facing uncertainty, particularly from pandemic-related complications that are still challenging operations and restaurant profitability. Few areas of restaurant operations were immune from changes. Some suppliers shifted their operations during the pandemic, and many even went out of business.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Restaurant365 customer Wow Bao recently announced it has partnered with operators in various cities to offer alternative sources of revenue by utilizing their space, equipment and personnel to serve prepared Wow Bao staples, while third-party delivery providers provide delivery of the meals to customers.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2019

Management companies provide restaurants with a franchise like operating system without having a franchise agreement. The right firm helps restaurants improve their financials, staff the restaurant with skilled workers, cultivate better vendor relationships, and maintain consistency in day to day operations.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

Restaurant staffing shortages across the industry are impacting operating hours, the customer experience, and your bottom line. However, the restaurant staff shortage has now boosted labor to the top of the operational challenges list. Without enough staff, restaurants may have to cut operating hours.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 4, 2022

Until recently, restaurant operators might have spent 2% of revenues on restaurant technology. Today, maximizing performance is about using technology to enhance operations and guest experience. Partnerships Drive Revenue, Recruitment, and Retention. Restaurant365’s mission is to help restaurants thrive.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2021

As a restaurant owner or operator, you always have restaurant profitability on your mind. Of course, there are small changes you can make in the short-term to benefit operations. However, much of improving your profitability requires the same discipline as it takes to create a new habit: improving operations incrementally over time.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Success in the restaurant industry is notoriously difficult, and one main factor is that restaurants, even from the beginning, underestimate the amount of capital it takes to run operations. However, the biggest factor in controlling food costs is improving your inventory management. Restaurant Operating Costs.

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