Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is another casualty in the restaurant business – one that is far more detrimental than the loss of another corner operation. This casualty has been in the making for some time but adding point of origin supply chain issues has made the loss even more significant. It all seemed to make sense – a service was provided.

Point of Sale 411

Point of Sale Food Supply Supplies Small Business 411

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean?

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Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

It doesn’t matter whether you run a restaurant, retail store, or any other type of small business—the point-of-sale (POS) serves as the foundation of your operation. That’s why it’s so important to make the right choice when picking a new point-of-sale. But not all POS systems are equal.

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POS Point of Sale Retail Customer Service 98

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach profit will determine what your physical plant will look like, the scope of sophistication in your kitchen, who your vendors will be, how many employees you will hire and the depth of their experience, where you advertise and how much you invest in that, your table top appointments, and even your hours of operation.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

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. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day.

Management 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Break-even point. Sales per labor hour. You can now determine what percentage this is off your overall sales to get a picture of your restaurant's financial health. Business is often a game of numbers, and restaurants are no exception. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. Table of Contents: Cost of Goods Sold.

Point of Sale 417

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 417

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As these values shift, an advanced restaurant point of sale should support multiple methods for guests to place orders. Offering modern point of sale concepts creates a better customer experience and caters to a guest’s personal preference. According to the U.S. Support a range of ordering scenarios and preferences.

Technology 208

Technology Point of Sale POS Mobile Ordering 208

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2024

It increases the restaurant sales and builds a loyal customer base. Hence, we need to understand the key aspects of developing a loyalty program to increase restaurant sales and explore the ways that can be adopted. This kind of repeated business is a source of stable revenue essential for improved financial health.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Email Marketing Customer Experience 122

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Yet, according to BCG , only one out of every five restaurants fully utilize the vast amounts of data they have access to from various sources. However, if all you do after reviewing this data is change the amount of stock on hand, you might be losing out on a sizable portion of sales. That is where big data analysis is advantageous.

Operations 52

Operations Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Of the 2,000 restaurant operators surveyed by Lightspeed , about 50 percent in the U.S. Of the 2,000 restaurant operators surveyed by Lightspeed , about 50 percent in the U.S. This might include correlation of social media posts, to reviews, to point of sale metrics. The numbers are growing among restaurants, too.

Marketing 167

Marketing Social Media Point of Sale Customer Service 167

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses.

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Scheduling software like 7shifts can also pull data from your POS to track labor against sales and get a more accurate picture of your labor cost—saving your restaurant money and time. SkiptheDishes.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2023

Restaurant financial statements are an untapped source of potential growth. Image sourced from sage.com Here’s what you can do with a balance sheet. The more you know about the pain points you’re struggling with—financial or otherwise—the more easily you can fix them.

Cash Management 187

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Sourcing 187

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better. Suggestive selling is just one way to make their experience more personal and special. Better guest experience.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Advantages of Restaurant Inventory Management Software The restaurant industry is notorious for operating on razor-thin profit margins. That’s where a cloud-based inventory management system comes in.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has not only transformed the global social, political, and economic climate, but has also changed how businesses operate. Operations, told analysts in April 2021 that more than 90 percent of their business was generated from their drive-thrus. Joe Erlinger, head of McDonald’s U.S.

Customer Experience 208

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Dine-in 208

SpotOn

MARCH 18, 2024

Everybody knows about the traditional sit-down restaurant experience, where servers give guests paper or digital menus. There's also the quick-service restaurant model, where guests order and pay for simple dishes created right away, similar to the modern bistro. The prix fixe menu doesn't only need to serve French food.

Menu 98

Menu Dietary Restrictions Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 98

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Your restaurant’s main selling point is the food. Train your staff to build other taking points. The more talking points you can generate for your restaurant, the more traffic you’re likely to get. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. Let the pictures speak a thousand words.

Marketing 224

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 224

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! So, make the most of this step– gathering this information will help you plan, operate, and run a successful coffee shop. We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant.

License 461

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 461

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Becoming successful in the restaurant industry is difficult but staying ahead of operational challenges is even harder. To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. Here are the top 10 operational challenges restauranteurs should expect in 2020: 1.

Operations 92

Operations 2020 Mobile Ordering Social Media 92

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2022

it is important to know with whom you are working so you know how close you are to the category experts/source providers. We have worked with a client that specialized in another category, but when it came to produce, they were not sure how to improve. Is aware of where product is sourced / shipped.

Management 168

Management Management Webinar Seasonal Menu 168

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2023

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts.

Loyalty Program 186

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 186

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. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Restaurant technology can simplify your operations to a great extent and . Technology can easily streamline your day to day operations on busy nights and weekends. Restaurant Technology To Prepare Your Restaurant For Full Capacity Operations. Point of Sales (POS) System . Kitchen Display System .

Technology 52

Technology Operations Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 52

Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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Specials 60

Specials Cash Management Point of Sale Document 60

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The data from inventory management can help you place more accurate orders, calculate exact food costs, make informed menu changes, and address potential sources of food waste. Inventory management is a powerful tool for your day-to-day operations, but only if you use it correctly. Create a regular schedule for manual counts.

Inventory 138

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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2024 Fast Casual Insurance Food Safety 193

Ken Burgin

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There are ways to make everyone happy, including the operator who’s chasing wine list profits. In reality, your staff don’t have the time, knowledge or confidence to make recommendations – just like a food menu; the wine list has to do much of the ‘sales work’. Wine List Sales & Marketing Techniques.

Point of Sale 147

Point of Sale Back of House Beverage Email Marketing 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

There is a lot of work to do, but the meat industry is in a good position to support food service operators. Let’s use simple figures to demonstrate how this redefinition can shift the profitability equation of restaurant operations. Restaurants were under pressure long before the pandemic shifted the ground underneath them.

Food Supply 193

Food Supply Supplies Food Point of Sale 193

The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

By Emma Carter, Contributor The 2024 National Restaurant Association report shows that sales are up and restaurants are hiring. This can help operators increase profitability in an industry where margins are slim and competition is high. However, labor and food costs have gone up and consumers have become more value-conscious.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Point of Sale 2024 Seasonal Menu 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Since our founding 10 years ago, we’re proud to have facilitated 5 billion consumer orders, driven over $100 billion in sales for merchants, and helped Dashers ​​earn over $35 billion through the platform. Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024.

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2024 2023 Food Order 2013 163

Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The incorporation of digital tools has sparked a transformation in operations worldwide, providing a wide range of advantages to both individuals and industry experts. In this article, we will explore how the use of digital tools can significantly improve dietary operations.

Mobile Ordering 64

Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering Point of Sale 64

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

Anticipating and then eliminating potential customer wayfinding pain points – whether picking up food or footwear – will enhance customer experiences and brand loyalty. In line at Dunkin’, you can pick up mugs, keychains and shirts along with a French cruller and coffee. Now, it’s the same with QSRs.

Retail 185

Retail Customer Experience Online Ordering Point of Sale 185

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants. Install a POS System for Restaurant Food Waste Management Implementing a Point of Sale (POS) system in your restaurant is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a strategic move toward reducing waste and managing resources more efficiently.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The event will feature a number of renowned coffee professionals such as founder of Mayorga Coffee, Martin Mayorga, 2017 World Barista Champion, Dale Harris, Chief Operating Officer at Ally Coffee, Ricardo Pereira, and Vice President of Trading Commodities at StoneX, Albert Scalla. points at 2022 Cup of Excellence Brazil. Tue, 15 Nov.

2022 122

2022 Franchise Franchising Point of Sale 122

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

Your employees are the eyes and ears of your operation, so don't hesitate to canvas them for feedback and opinions. Take note of employees who demonstrate initiative, integrity, or management potential and present them with special projects, training responsibilities, and other developmental opportunities. Be Flexible.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Communication Customer Service 370

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A Point-of-Sale (POS) system is a great tool to manage all the moving parts of a cafe business while ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. Whether you have a single cafe business or an expanding coffee empire, having a modern POS system can be an invaluable source of the essential data you need to grow your business.

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POS Café Operations Online Ordering 52