ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

An operations plan is a crucial component of your restaurant’s business plan. A well-crafted operations plan not only ensures consistency and quality but also helps you manage resources effectively and achieve long-term success. These objectives should be considered as you build out each component of your operations plan.

Operations 78

Operations Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2022

Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and an unforgiving labor market have created a perfect storm for restaurant owners and operators. As costs rise and pressures pile up, the time is now to perform a complete audit of the true costs of human resources operations. The mounting headwinds are unrelenting.

Audits 199

Audits Operations 2006 Hiring 199

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By taking a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation, restaurants can help prevent downtime, improve operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions to optimize resource allocation and enhance overall productivity. Restaurants should leverage IoT to optimize their operations and elevate safety, quality, and efficiency.

Food Safety 198

Food Safety Operations Management Management 198

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. Prioritize vulnerabilities that matter and patch operating system and application software frequently. What Is Ransomware?

Operations 240

Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” This was both a technology and operational fail due to lack of proper testing/QA and employee training. Update Pandemic Fast Fixes Some safety measures and operational considerations done during the pandemic should revert back or be optimized more efficiently now.

Operations 177

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 177

SpotOn

JUNE 17, 2024

Operators plan to increase direct online ordering capabilities in 2024 to take control of takeout profits Tech plays a vital role in increasing earning potential for staff, promoting retention Kiosks provide faster service, resulting in more transactions and higher check averages SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

Technology 111

Technology Operations Point of Sale Loyalty Program 111

Crunchtime

JANUARY 25, 2024

An increasing number of multi-unit restaurants are embracing operations management software solutions to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and increase business efficiency.

Operations 134

Operations Management Management Back of House 134

Crunchtime

JANUARY 9, 2024

When it comes to all of the work done across your restaurant operations, are you measuring what matters? Whether it’s inventory management, scheduling, operations execution, or employee development, each aspect of operations drives important outcomes that impact profitability, customer experience, and growth.

Operations 134

Operations Inventory Customer Experience Management 134

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which farms are operated and managed. Two of the most widespread coffee farming models are estates and co-operatives. Co-operatives vs estate farms: What are the main differences? Read on for more of their insight. Are more farmers leaving co-ops?

Operations 189

Operations Point of Sale Pricing Equipment 189

ChowNow

JULY 1, 2024

In recent years, the restaurant industry has faced unprecedented challenges due to rising food and operating costs. Implementing cost-saving measures not only helps in sustaining business operations but also ensures long-term success by improving financial stability and resilience.

Operations 78

Operations Food Website Management Online Ordering 78

Chowly

JULY 11, 2024

However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT). This concept highlights the value of time as a finite and precious resource, especially in the hospitality industry where operators are often overwhelmed by various demands.

Operations 59

Operations BOH Customer Service Point of Sale 59

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. This shift underscores the evolution of POS systems from mere transactional tools to comprehensive data hubs.

POS 126

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 126

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This inflation at the customer–facing end of the restaurant business has largely been fuelled by rapidly increasing operating costs – by as much as 11.7 These increased menu prices deter more diners, and then the operators are again forced to increase costs or decrease spending on quality products to survive.

Operations 193

Operations Cash Management Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 193

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is operations execution—ensuring that every task completed by every employee is done correctly and on time across every location to keep the business moving and growing. As a result, there is strategic value in investing in operations execution.

Operations 130

Operations Audits Customer Experience 130

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. There are many challenges to running a restaurant, and during day-to-day operations, it can be easy to lose sight of the overall vision.

Operations 219

Operations Website Management Social Media Customer Service 219

Restaurant Business

JULY 23, 2024

As beverage sales continue to outpace overall sales in the restaurant industry, and cold brew is poised for exponential growth in the coming years, operators should plan now for the increase in demand.

Operations 116

Operations Beverage 116

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 7, 2022

Historically, as many as 50% of Kenya’s coffee producers have worked with big estates or co-operatives at any given time. However, over the past few decades, the number of co-operative members in the country has been steadily declining. What are co-operative societies?

Operations 175

Operations Audits Agriculture Cash Management 175

Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As technology continues to evolve , automation tools have opened up a world of possibilities for streamlining your operations and maximizing profitability. Gone are the days of outdated manual processes holding back your restaurant’s potential.

Operations 144

Operations Technology Management Management 144

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Transparency across operations allows corrective actions to take place before an incident occurs. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

Operations 186

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 186

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Employees can better understand their tasks and responsibilities with structured restaurant operations.

Technology 193

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 193

Food Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We dig into the third pillar of a successful business: operating efficiently. The Six Pillars are Brand Strategy, Financial Stability, Operations, Product Quality, Avenues & Distribution, and Hospitality. The jargon of operating efficiently is broken down into digestible morsels.

Operations 130

Operations Equipment Hospitality 130

Restaurant Business

JUNE 14, 2024

SouthRock Capital, which had also operated Starbucks and Subway units, filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in Texas to protect its rights to the casual-dining restaurant chain.

Operations 103

Operations Casual Dine-in 103

Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2024

Restaurant Brands International is also making a big investment in Tims China, which operates Tim Hortons in the fast-growing country.

Operations 113

Operations 113

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Most restaurant owners work hard to make sure their restaurant is a clean environment that provides a hygienic experience for customers and workers. A clean restaurant improves the overall dining experience and more importantly, prevents people from getting sick while eating your food.

Specials 193

Specials Operations Hiring Front of House 193

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Creating efficiencies at your restaurant using Mobile POS solutions Understanding how to keep your restaurant patio operations profitable requires a strategic look at your on-the-floor dynamics. The post 3 Ways Restaurant Mobile POS Systems Keep Patio Operations Profitable appeared first on Squirrel Systems.

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

When they choose where to dine, that’s no different—for operators, offering sustainable packaging products is a way to generate value, and according to Technomic’s 2023 Value and Pricing Consumer Trend Report, 75% of consumers say value is important or extremely important when deciding where to dine.

Sustainability 94

Sustainability Operations Compost Recycling 94

Restaurant Technology Guys

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From streamlining kitchen operations to enhancing customer interactions, voice-activated systems are changing the way restaurants operate. In this blog post, we'll explore the expanding role of voice technology in restaurant operations, discussing its benefits, challenges, and potential.

Technology 138

Technology Operations Blog 138

Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2024

First, they’re versatile, allowing operators to combine an array of ingredients for a complete meal all in one convenient bowl. And finally, they allow operators to experiment easily with different flavors, textures and ingredients, while still offering their customers a familiar format they’ll be comfortable trying.

Operations 103

Operations Food Customer Experience 2023 103

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

Operations 193

Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 193