Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. The integrations, through API endpoints or otherwise, increase operational efficiency and significantly simplify day-to-day, as no more time is lost updating spreadsheets or apps.

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BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The restaurant business is one of the most challenging industries to operate. Implementing a point-of-sale system for your restaurant can help reduce these financial losses while providing other benefits that will improve the work experience for employees.

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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.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. avocados in the stock room. Table of Contents. Inventory Basics.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US. Choose Location.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. In this article, we explore the key differences between the front and back of the house in a restaurant and discuss the best ways to integrate FOH and BOH operations. Sales optimisation. These include food production and inventory management.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Leveraging a mix of operational reporting tools that focus on menu profitability helps you maximize revenue and adds to your bottom line. Operational reporting tools such as your actual versus theoretical (AvT) food cost tracking can help you optimize your existing menu and make data-driven decisions about future menu adjustments.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

While brands are increasingly labeling their products with 2D barcodes, retailers have also recognized the value and committed to accept 2D barcodes at point of sale by 2027 in a GS1 US initiative called “ Sunrise 2027.” What’s My Role?

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Apicbase

APRIL 28, 2023

Every report on food waste is a jaw-dropper. Food waste is a monumental problem with massive consequences. An estimated 32% of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted from farm to fork (some reports even say between 40-50%). Food loss and waste represent about $940 billion in annual economic losses. on food costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With the rise of on-demand delivery and easy-to-use checkout technology driving consumer demand for quick service, restaurant operators are implementing modern payment solutions that provide a more seamless and customer-friendly dining experience ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. remain eager to dine out. In the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While most restaurant operators will seek outside funding to get the second location running, it still takes time for a unit to become profitable once the doors open. While most restaurant operators will seek outside funding to get the second location running, it still takes time for a unit to become profitable once the doors open.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Keeping track of food and beverage inventory is imperative to preventing product waste and theft.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. For instance, AI can help drive the following benefits: Improving transparency throughout the supply chain.

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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.

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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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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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BNG Point of Sale

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Owning a restaurant requires a mix of delicious food and drinks, reliable service, and efficiency in your operations. There are ways to improve operations in your restaurant and achieve the profits you need. Operational efficiency is key. 6 Reduce Food Waste. The good news is it’s possible. 2 Embrace New Technology.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this post, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about restaurant sales forecasting - from the reasons why to forecast, to steps on how to create forecasts accurately, to what you should consider when forecasting for your restaurant. Restaurant Sales Forecasting Method & Techniques. Table of Contents.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

However, the day-to-day tasks can distract from the bigger-picture work that is essential for your long-term business health: restaurant operations management. The common saying is that owners and operators need to work “on,” not “in,” their restaurant. What is restaurant operations management?

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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. Analyzing the metrics and reports related to your operations becomes essential to your role as the restaurant manager as the competition for customers grows more fierce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2022

Neck and neck with the labor shortage, inflation has recently become a huge issue that operators are forced to combat. With little relief in sight soon, restaurant operators will be forced to examine their operations to find ways to obtain profitability. The restaurant industry perhaps more than others.

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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.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Certainly, 2020 brought challenges for the restaurant industry that most owners and operators didn’t see coming. COVID-19 has prompted massive changes in how restaurants operate. Other restaurants had to shift operations to a limited-capacity model, adjusting labor and food costs to match new sales levels.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. 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”. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean? The cost of 86'ing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 4, 2022

From the moment they set foot inside your restaurant to the first time they log onto your website, your customers are sharing vital pieces of information that can fundamentally change how your brand operates. To understand what customer intelligence is, we have to define what it means for restaurants.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Create Consistency with Your Operations. As you operate the restaurant, you'll also need to prepare for different clientele, budgeting, and staffing needs. How to Create Consistency with Your Restaurant Operations. To whatever extent possible, restaurant operations should be consistent across all of your locations.

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BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A point-of-sale (POS) system is more than just a way to ring up customers. A POS can effectively integrate with other key business processes, make operations more efficient and act as the backbone of your business. POS is short for Point-of-Sale. What is a POS System?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 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. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions. A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. Many of these restaurants have been around for decades or even generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. Retaining and Attracting Employees.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

To avoid waste of both ingredients and profits, take a look at these practical tips to design a coffee shop food menu. The longer and more complicated your menu, the more potential there is for waste. Aaron Surman is the Executive Chef and Head of Kitchen Operations at 49th Parallel Café & Lucky’s Doughnuts in Vancouver, Canada.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Restaurants have responded to capture more off-premises sales by improving digital menus, whether found in-app, through a Google search or on store screens. More restaurants are also considering hiring their own courier service to deliver food directly to customers or linking up with aggregating sales platforms as a way to preserve margin.

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