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

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Restaurant managers must ensure that their suppliers’ sources are trustworthy, and their products are high-quality. Transparency is crucial in restaurant supply chains.

Supplies 167

Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Play The Field : Some Super Bowl viewers prefer to watch the game in the comfort of their own homes, but that doesn’t mean you should lose out on sales. Many consumers are leaning towards locally sourced products and homemade food items, so a housemade sauce is sure to impress. Is inflation still driving wing prices?

Food Supply 208

Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 208

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 212

Technology Point of Sale POS Mobile Ordering 212

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

Storerooms and coolers are organized so that containers are all pointed in the same direction with labels facing out, sauté pans at a line cooks station are stacked with the handles facing in the same direction, and a cook’s production list is written either in order of work to be done, or in terms of the amount of time each task requires.

Front of House 353

Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Uniforms 353

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Step 2: Consult With Other Multi-Location Franchisees While all of your numbers and data may point to expanding your franchise, there are details and stories about expansion that numbers can’t always tell you. The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself.

Franchise 368

Franchise Franchising Audits Point of Sale 368

Foodable

JULY 28, 2020

Three Key Points: For 93 percent of consumers, local food is their number one priority—and about two thirds are willing to switch to another grocery store to find what they are looking for. Forager was created with the goal of making locally sourced food more widely available to its surrounding communities.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Food Food Supply Point of Sale 52

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

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 22, 2024

Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems Cloud POS systems offer significant advantages over traditional systems. Managers can track inventory, monitor sales patterns, and manage staffing anywhere. The restaurant industry is on the cusp of a transformative revolution driven by rapid technological advancements.

Technology 111

Technology Dietary Restrictions Loyalty Program Download 111

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2022

With cryptocurrency, Landry’s diners will be able to earn one point for every dollar they spend. Once they earn 250 points, they are rewarded with $25 in bitcoin. Rather than restricting loyalty points to one restaurant, restaurant groups could allow for shared earning and reward opportunities across brands.

Food Supply 237

Food Supply Point of Sale Supplies Food Safety 237

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

Combined with SpotOn’s #1 rated restaurant point-of-sale software, the proprietary, patent-pending hardware suite is the perfect solution for any restaurant, whether it’s a stylized, fine-dining restaurant or a local burger shop with counter service.  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The three new devices, a 15.6”

2024 98

2024 Innovation Email Marketing Point of Sale 98

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.

Definition 360

Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2022

The team started by importing about a year's worth of sales data from their Xilnex point-of-sale into 7shifts to get the ball rolling on projections. “We The team got instant access to sales projections based on real, historical data. The team got instant access to sales projections based on real, historical data.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Franchise Franchising 2005 195

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

When profit is measured in more significant profit from fewer sales then I will make a statement that may cause many chefs scratch their heads in disbelief: “Food cost percentage is far less relevant – it’s all about contribution margin.” In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success. SP = $43.33.

Point of Sale 450

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

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate? Create Consistency with Your Operations. Delegating Responsibilities. Keep Your Team Connected.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 20, 2023

Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. To learn more about the rise of ecommerce in coffee, I spoke with Jolene Zehnder, Director of Sales and Operations at Mercon Specialty , Craig Russell, Managing Director and President of Mercon Specialty, and CEO of Bean Box , Matthew Berk. What is ecommerce?

Point of Sale 141

Point of Sale Consumer Goods Online Ordering Customer Service 141

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. Audience management software can also aggregate data from all sources like Yelp!, If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have.

Social Media 370

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

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

If restaurants in the same region are using different labor and point-of-sale technology, you're simply making things harder on yourself. Ideally, all technologies in a restaurant group should use the same software - particularly when it comes to sales and scheduling. Table of Contents. How to It Right the First Time.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Communication Hiring 370

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. Is aware of where product is sourced / shipped. There may be better times to source an item because of seasonality, lower market prices, and peak quality and flavor. Advise me on peak availability.

Management 183

Management Management Webinar Seasonal Menu 183

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Source: @1fairwage_official on Instagram Everything about how restaurants are structured has been built around this model, and the historically razor-thin margins don’t provide a lot of wiggle room for those looking to initiate change. This is often based on a points model, calculated using the job category and hours worked.

Tip Distribution 390

Tip Distribution Front of House Restaurant Law Back of House 390

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2023

Customers are able to purchase a coffee, beer, or wine at the point of sale in mere milliseconds – seamlessly, and with just the flick of a wrist. How do payments at the point of sale work – and how safe are they, really? In short, card payments in the hospitality industry are secure – to a point.

Hospitality 158

Hospitality Point of Sale POS Online Ordering 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. When the pandemic hit, many restaurants focused on expenses. Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size.

Technology 204

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 204

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. The ransom is “double headed” – pay up to get an encryption key so you can recover your data and pay up to keep the attacker from releasing your stolen data for sale on the dark web.

Operations 240

Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The restaurant industry is driving the growth of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that enable contactless payments. restaurant sales are expected to reach 898 billion dollars by the end of 2022. Contactless solutions have become a tool to ensure the survival of many businesses over the past three years.

Loyalty Program 225

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Employee Relations Customer Experience 225

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. Your inventory system can automatically pull sales information to track theoretical inventory. As a store-level manager, you always have a lot on your plate.

Inventory 138

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Restaurant suppliers source and deliver a range of ingredients, from fresh produce and meats to dairy, dry goods, and even desserts. Farmers and farmers’ markets You may decide to source fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other items directly from local farmers or markets to support local producers and promote sustainability.

Food Supply 98

Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

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

ChowNow

JANUARY 19, 2022

For ingrained, they source organic ingredients and superfoods to incorporate functionality into tasty treats. This passion project that began in their apartment has made over $760,000 from online ChowNow sales—and they’re just getting started. Ready to grow your takeout sales? Talk to a ChowNow expert today.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering Point of Sale Food Order Small Business 148

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 190

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 190

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. More No- or Low-Fee Payment Options For some workers—including minors or previously unbanked workers—restaurant jobs can be their first entry point into financial services.

Technology 124

Technology Cash Management Customer Experience POS 124

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2023

If restaurants want more sales and expect an increase in advertising to cause a proportional increase in customers, you can do that. Because it’s data collected by list companies and sources, these target customers don’t even have to be in your system. The Growth of Digital. That's exactly what people did.

Advertising 193

Advertising Point of Sale Social Media Supplies 193

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

Fast Casual 123

Fast Casual Fine Dining Food Truck Loyalty Program 123

EATER

MARCH 27, 2024

Puerto Rican bakers face unique challenges sourcing ingredients and battling lingering cultural stigmas — but they’ve also developed new baking traditions reflecting the island’s own foodways. José Rodriguez piping local herb cream cheese for his smoked salmon cups at Levain Artisan Breads.

Workshop 119

Workshop Food Supply 2016 Point of Sale 119

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2023

Forging connection to origin: a specialty “special” One of the main selling points of specialty coffee is that it is more sustainable, traceable, and transparent than commodity-grade coffee. Kosta Kallivrousis is the Sales Manager at Algrano in the US. This includes processing method, variety, altitude, and terroir.

Consumer Goods 144

Consumer Goods Sustainability Email Marketing Café 144

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

2022 216

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 216

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

This trend is primarily driven by advancements in point of sale (POS) systems and the availability of white label, plug-and-play online ordering systems. Simultaneously, the industry is coping with cost pressures and demanding streamlined tech solutions that consolidate operations.

Hospitality 180

Hospitality Customer Experience Loyalty Program Customer Service 180