7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When a plan is too wordy, it tends to turn off the reader and can actually prevent them from finishing,” Lauren Fernandez adds that the business plan should be more akin to a sales document, not an A-to-Z tactical roadmap. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The three new devices, a 15.6”

2024 98

2024 Innovation Email Marketing Point of Sale 98

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 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

If you want to build an understanding and even a level of competence with a variety of specific skill sets then clubs, resorts, and hotels may be the only place where that can happen. [] VOLUME: A very busy, well-branded restaurant might generate 5of 6 million in annual sales, where a club or hotel can easy boast four or five times that volume.

Hotels 431

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 431

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? 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. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. Table of Contents. Coffee Shop Concepts. Research the Market.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Point of sale report(s), including IRS Form 1099-K. For applicants that are a brewpub, tasting room, taproom, brewery, winery, distillery, or bakery: Documents evidencing that onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33.00% of gross receipts for 2019, which may include Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Forms 5130.9 What do I need?

Document 370

Document Restaurant Law Brewery Point of Sale 370

SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2024

There are bars with domestic beers, gluey nachos, and one glitchy TV that make you realize there’s a six-pack in the fridge at home (and more comfortable seats).   With 150 staff members and $50,000 in weekly food sales on average, Armory is larger than life. Louisans busy all year long.

Entertainment 98

Entertainment Point of Sale POS Bar 98

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

So we took over five of the parking spaces along our restaurant, which basically provides somewhere between 80 and 100 seats, which is technically more than we had inside prior to COVID. So there was no way for one driver, even two of us at one point, my partner, to get hot food to that many people across the whole city.

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FOH Back of House Front of House Point of Sale 284

Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

Your sales or guest count for the day are great examples of lagging KPIs: they’ve happened and can’t be changed. By knowing the GCA today, you can train your team to increase sales and thus have an impact on the lagging KPI of sales for that day. What the Hell is a KPI? Think of it like air: you need it to live.

Cash Management 435

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Bar 435

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.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

The restaurant industry took the brunt of the pandemic’s economic and societal impact and is now being asked to respond to the permanently changed consumer landscape. Here are five trends in the restaurant industry to consider post-COVID: Labor Supply, Wages and Automation. Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5

Food Truck 216

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 216

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

It surely helps to drive attention and maybe even gather a long line of hungry diners outside your door, but to make patio dining business profitable—requires focusing on ways to maximize your restaurant’s capacity, both from a front-of-house service and seating perspective.

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

Listed as number 9 in the dining category by Fast Company , SpotOn was recognized for its continuous innovation with products like Seat & Send and Marketing Assist. Seat & Send is one of those practical innovations. Ha, you know, Seat & Send is for restaurant owners. It's for their staff.

Innovation 111

Innovation Seating Customer Experience Point of Sale 111

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

In March 2022 alone, sales for meal delivery services increased six percent year over year, collectively, with 51 percent of U.S. consumers’ meal delivery sales, followed by Uber Eats, which gained 24 percent. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic. A Fearful Transition.

Online Ordering 189

Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2022

I don’t have one client who has all the servers necessary to run their operations, which results in a lot of complaints about long waiting times once the guest is seated. For a few minutes, the guest feels better because they are in a seat, but the big problem is on the horizon. It has been an incredible couple of years.

Seating 187

Seating Training Customer Service Point of Sale 187

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. It’s awkward because people are often unsure of the ‘right’ amount to tip, so tip amounts vary from person to person. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject.

FOH 221

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 221

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

In some instances – winning is not always based on a score: “He who accumulates the most points wins”, but we do know when a “win” has been achieved no matter how it is measured. I’m not sure if it is genetic or environmental, but our mental, physical, and emotional state is connected to the result of winning.

Coaching 379

Coaching Sports Point of Sale Take-out 379

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Keeping brand integtrity, the interior featured a walk-up counter, digital menu boards and condensed seating/waiting areas with TVs. One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” It’s not enough just to contain it for transport.

Operations 180

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 180

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Fifty-one percent of adults say they aren't eating at restaurants as often as they would like, which is an increase of six percentage points from before the pandemic. Fifty-one percent of adults say they aren't eating at restaurants as often as they would like, which is an increase of six percentage points from before the pandemic.

2022 208

2022 2030 Food Supply Recruiting 208

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Easy-to-Use POS Finding the right Point of Sale (POS) system is essential to streamlining operations and keeping employees happy. When your POS system makes it easier to manage reservations, seating layouts, and table assignments effectively, it can also optimize table turnover and reduce wait times.

Technology 124

Technology Cash Management Customer Experience POS 124

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. It’s awkward because people are often unsure of the ‘right’ amount to tip, so tip amounts vary from person to person. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject.

FOH 195

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2022

Sales forecasting is always tricky in the restaurant world. Under normal circumstances, you could use previous years’ sales figures to forecast the upcoming year – but, as we emerge from two years of COVID closures, staffing shortages, and general turmoil, previous sales’ figures definitely can’t be trusted.

Point of Sale 180

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Education Small Business 180

Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

Offering rewards when guests spend more, make repeat visits, or post about you on social media gives them a reason to choose your restaurant over another and can give a big boost to sales when done right, according to Harvard Business Review. Tin Shop Restaurant Group, Washington, D.C.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Point of Sale Social Media Mobile Ordering 78

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. Toast employee David Scott Peters said it best: “Think about it: you are paying rent and utilities whether you are generating sales or not. (.) Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January?

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Especially in uncertain times, an important factor in decisions about how to operate your restaurant is your break-even point. Essentially, your break-even point is what sales you need for a certain period of time to not lose money, or “break even.” How to Determine If You Should Trim Menu Offerings.

Point of Sale 158

Point of Sale Delivery License Inventory 158

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

From guest management software to kitchen display systems and even finding the right point of sale (POS), these are the digital tools that simplify life for staff and guests alike. A KDS is a digital screen that relays information to your BOH, minimizing pain points by digitizing tickets. Waitlist & Seating Management.

Management 190

Management Management BOH Front of House 190

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This piece in your technology stack should give your customers accurate wait times based on the tables already seated and allow them to make reservations so they can plan around current capacity limits or patronize your restaurant for special occasions. Perhaps you’re a large restaurant chain that has locations all over the country?

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A quick service or casual restaurant will have open seating, a soda fountain, and maybe an area designated for online order pickups. A cafe will offer coffee, small sandwiches, tea, and pastries you'd typically find in a coffee shop, alongside comfortable seating and a convivial atmosphere. What is a bistro restaurant?

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Definition Fine Dining Fast Casual Point of Sale 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. Construction of outdoor seating. Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. The requirements are a little different for businesses that started in 2020.

Document 197

Document Point of Sale Food Truck 2019 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

With QR codes for menus and payments, restaurants eliminate the need to maintain physical menus and the receipt paper associated with traditional point-of-sale (POS) terminals. In 2023, it is estimated that 87 million Americans will dine out on Mother’s Day. One notable development is the prevalence of QR codes.

Mobile Ordering 167

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2021

They are compact in size but serve as a good starting point to advertise your restaurant. Use indoor signs to detail your pandemic procedures, promote your specials, display branding, point customers to the right places to make the interaction seamless, and point out features offered inside.

Outdoor 198

Outdoor Point of Sale Design Customer Experience 198

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Not only do they lead to increased sales, but they also keep your staff efficient for continued growth When you work with a POS company familiar with the North Dakota market, your business will see more of a benefit. In addition to software and hardware POS systems, BNG Point-Of-Sale focuses on your system’s continued support.

POS 98

POS Point of Sale Loyalty Program Online Ordering 98

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Not only do they lead to increased sales, but they also keep your staff efficient for continued growth When you work with a POS company familiar with the North Dakota market, your business will see more of a benefit. In addition to software and hardware POS systems, BNG Point-Of-Sale focuses on your system’s continued support.

POS 97

POS Point of Sale Loyalty Program Online Ordering 97

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

New design solutions we’re considering include temporary enclosures around existing seating groups, devising clever touchless delivery systems inside existing and new restaurants, rethinking the curbside pickup landscape for our mixed-use projects as a starting point. Redefining that experience will be important.

Front of House 155

Front of House Back of House Seating Design 155

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Using a powerful dashboard, merchants have access to detailed sales analytics, allowing them to track volume, payments per hour/day, average payments and tips, as well as payment methods. 68% of people surveyed at restaurants using Up ‘n go said they would return to a restaurant because of Up ‘n go. Khatri, CEO of Lavu.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering 78

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. The best table management systems today know when to assign a party of 2 to a two-top instead of a 4-top and when it’s okay to seat a smaller party at a larger table. Restaurant technology has changed everything about the way people do business today.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

When point of sale (POS) systems were introduced, restaurants learned they could provide better service to guests and improve business decisions and management. contactless payment, mobile ordering, text on arrival for seating).” Our palms were sweaty from the excitement and anxiety.

Hospitality 209

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 209