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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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Menu Redesign Avoids Confusion and Promotes Optimization

Modern Restaurant Management

To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. " The new menu, which showcases enticing high-margin labeled photos and a new call-out feature “Be Extra!

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Menu Engineering: The Secret to Maximum Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

Not all menu items are created equal, nor do they contribute the same profit to the bottom line. To take advantage of everything a menu has to offer, operators can use menu engineering, a technique that consists of analyzing each item’s contribution to the profit against how often it is purchased.

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Menu Pricing: How to Price Your Restaurant Menu for a Profit

Sculpture Hospitality

Creating an enticing menu is an art form. But, as restaurant owners and operators, it’s important that you don’t overlook another equally crucial aspect of menu creation and that is pricing.

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Data: A Lifeline for Tight-Margin Restaurants

Real-time data helps with labor scheduling, adjusting menu items, reducing waste and improving profitability. In the competitive restaurant industry, data is crucial for controlling costs and boosting efficiency. Learn how harnessing data enables better decision-making and enhances operational success.

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Engineered for Success: Boosting Profits through Intelligent Menu Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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Why You Should Promote a Sustainable Kitchen and Menu

Next Restaurants

By Leo Clarke, Contributor As a restaurant owner, there are many reasons to consider offering a more sustainable menu. Making the choice to promote a greener kitchen and menu is not only a smart business decision, but also a commitment to a healthier planet, community, and future.

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Restrictions Into Opportunities: How to Make Your Restaurant Succeed

Speaker: Patrick Cottrell and Joe English

How to simplify yet optimize your menu. Join Patrick Cottrell and Joe English from Sculpture Hospitality, and fit your restaurant to thrive in face of pandemic restrictions. In this webinar, you will learn: Planning and preparation. The logistics of to-go/delivery options. Staffing/Re-training Staff.

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The Ultimate Guide to Switching POS Providers

From migrating your menu to purchasing new hardware, a little planning can make the process much smoother. But if your POS system isn't meeting your needs, then it's time to say sayonara. But before you officially switch POS providers, there are a few things to keep in mind. That's where this guide comes in.