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Restaurant Operations Overview: What You Need to Know

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For a restaurant to operate efficiently, it needs to be stocked up with the right amount of inventory – however, it can't be so stocked up that food waste becomes an issue. Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, engaging, paying, and losing employees all surface up into restaurant HR management. Reduce Food Waste.

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The State of Full Service Restaurants

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Inventory and Menu Management : Though 47 percent of operators say that all or most of their suppliers increased prices during the pandemic, two-thirds of restaurants maintained or increased their menu offerings. In most cases, new menu offerings involved adding takeout and delivery options.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

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Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Although revenue went up (thanks to higher prices), profits went down due to high food costs and debt.

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[Guide] Restaurant Management Tips & Tactics: 2019 Field Guide

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Maybe you're over-scheduling employees on a quiet night, or perhaps you don't have proper systems in place to control food waste Problem 4: High Staff Turnover According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics , the annual employee turnover for restaurant staff was close to 75% in 2018. Reduce food waste.

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The Leftovers

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Can an app promising discount, end-of-day goods make a dent in America’s food waste problem? Now, in a bid to reduce food waste, an app is using the appeal of cheap, unexpected food to motivate consumers to buy items restaurants would otherwise throw away. Next, I tried picking up some actual food waste. Lille Allen/Eater.

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Employee Turnover is at an All-Time High: 5 Emerging Benefits Trends You Need to Know

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Whether discounts on travel, events, retail shopping, or wellness shopping, giving employees greater access to products and services is an effective recruiting pitch. With inflation on the rise, hourly workers have struggled to keep up with rising prices for rent, groceries, and other necessities. b3lineicon|b3icon-conference|?

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How to Analyze Restaurant Financial Statements and Identify Growth Opportunities

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You’ll know when to recruit more staff to deal with demand and when to hold off on ordering more stock. Review the cost of goods sold Are your prices appropriate for your goods, and will they need to be adjusted in the future? Understanding your high and low seasons will help you plan more effectively for the year.