ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

Factors like portion size, seasonal ingredients, and market price changes all affect this number, which is why inventory management and regular updates to your recipes and pricing matter. Create specials that use the raw materials you already have in-house or seasonal ingredients you can buy at the best market price.

Operations 195

Operations Email Marketing Food Supply Seasonal Menu 195

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

Without a CULTURE OF QUALITY, the relationship of price to results is not always clear. When you push those expensive ingredients to the eventual plate what is most important is guest reaction: “Is it worth the price”. Quality and price are not always synonymous. But I wonder – is this true? Is it worth it!

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Employee Relations Sports Pricing Hiring 503

EATER

MARCH 24, 2025

And of course, all this power comes with a footprint (and a price tag) to match. And finally, I love your price tag: a reasonable $169.99 I dont know how to explain it exactly, but I always picture the Balmuda wearing a tiny little uniform, offering friendly service with a smile. for your wealth of features.

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Uniforms Take-out Consumer Goods Design 208

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Again, turn to the National Restaurant Association for guidance. [] PRICING YOUR MENU BY COMPARISON. More often than not – the success of your restaurant begins with effective menu planning, proper pricing, and consistent execution. Every business requires controls in pricing, consistency, quality, and cash handling.

Cash Management 462

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 462

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Now here is the kicker – excellence has very little to do with the price you charge or the type of product or service you provide. Create a similar checklist for every product on your menu, regardless of the type of operation or the prices on you charge and you will find a path from mediocrity to excellence.

Uniforms 450

Uniforms Fine Dining Small Business Customer Service 450

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Remember the feeling of belonging you experienced when you wore a clean, pressed, white uniform and apron? You were part of a team and an extension of a long history of tradition and accomplishment – that uniform meant something – it meant someone recognized your potential. Figure it out!

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Uniforms Front of House Food Safety Healthcare 450

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

The greatest threat is not the labor shortage or supply chain issues, it’s not the pandemic or the price of real estate – yes, all those concerns are troubling and must be dealt with, but they are not what will bring the restaurant industry to its knees. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size. Toynbee (author and historian).

Front of House 429

Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 429

The Rail

MAY 12, 2025

Remember, location influences customer flow, staff retention, and menu pricing. The new location should reflect your brand values in every detail, from the signage and interior design to the uniforms and playlist. If possible, involve them in decisions like layout changes or new uniforms. Is your restaurant casual and quirky?

License 130

License Uniforms Social Media Customer Experience 130

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

While its value changes with a changing commodities market, UCO’s growing use to produce biofuel has helped keep the price elevated. It didn’t take long for those of lesser character to recognize the stinky grease sitting in a container behind their neighborhood restaurant was worth some money.

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Recycling Uniforms Restaurant Law Government 550

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings. Learn how the foodservice industry can stay competitive and fresh amid widespread food and labor shortages.

Food 419

Food Food Supply Food Safety Customer Service 419

ChowNow

APRIL 25, 2025

Are they price-sensitive or willing to splurge for quality and vibe? Once you have these elements, integrate them into your interior design, printed menus, signage, takeout packaging, and even your staffs t-shirts and uniforms. Are they looking for speed and convenience, or do they want to linger over cocktails and shared plates?

Mobile Ordering 195

Mobile Ordering Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 195

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Changing how we view our concepts, menus, pricing structure, our staff, marketing, and the list goes on has never been more critical. Yes, I have been preaching the need for change in restaurants. Change, however, does not infer that we need to abandon the core principles of our profession and how we view the process of cooking for others.

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Training Customer Service Uniforms Leadership 442

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

By automating this process through the IoT, brand quality becomes more uniform, limited time offerings are easier to roll out, and restaurants gain an advantage as consumers return for new favorites. Unfortunately, up to a third of the locations may never receive them, or their staff may not take the time to plug them in.

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Technology Fast Casual Waste 2023 474

The Rail

APRIL 18, 2025

Ketchup Packets and the Philosophy of Longing Nostalgia wears a uniform. You can find a converter online for a modest price. They catch uniforms you no longer claim and staff you barely remember. Just a gentle flick of a digital wand to bring the past forward, clean around the edges, worn where it should be.

Social Media 130

Social Media Uniforms Online Ordering Customer Experience 130

EATER

MARCH 24, 2025

And of course, all this power comes with a footprint (and a price tag) to match. And finally, I love your price tag: a reasonable $169.99 I dont know how to explain it exactly, but I always picture the Balmuda wearing a tiny little uniform, offering friendly service with a smile. for your wealth of features.

Uniforms 150

Uniforms Take-out Consumer Goods Design 150

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You should take physical inventory on everything from edible ingredients and cleaning supplies to dinnerware, uniforms, and tabletop items - anything you need to order more of. Because the price of some items changes from week to week, make sure you use the latest price paid as the standard. Inventory starts with counting.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 1, 2025

Green coffee prices remain high, while labour, logistics, packaging, and operational costs have all increased significantly. You may also like our article on why roasters and coffee shops need to strategise menu pricing. It’s a challenging time for roasters in today’s coffee market.

Point of Sale 91

Point of Sale Pricing Equipment Café 91

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

There’s a possibility that menu items may carry a lower price to entice business. There may be minor uniform issues, but the dishwasher will directly learn about the dining experience and the importance of spotless silver and glassware. Cross training also helps to address minimum staffing concerns.

Customer Service 460

Customer Service Training Front of House Dine-in 460

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2023

Remember the four P’s: Product Price Place Promotion These factors should inform your restaurant branding vibe and personality. That means considering factors like uniforms, the style of tables and chairs, music, and the overall decor. This might sound daunting, but it’s not.

Social Media 419

Social Media Book Customer Experience Design 419

EATER

JUNE 12, 2020

In 2018, Yum Brands spent $200 million for 3 percent stake in Grubhub, which included a contract stating Grubhub would give preferable pricing and service to Yum Brands restaurants, like Taco Bell and KFC. Officers in Kansas City were also allegedly told they were not welcome in a restaurant because of their uniforms. Kansas City ].

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Uniforms 2018 Social Media Consumer Goods 261

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We have all had those moments (some of us more frequently than others) when we question what we are doing, the level of commitment required, and the price to pay. Yet tomorrow morning you will wake well before sunrise, put on that starched, white uniform, walk through those kitchen doors and face the challenges of a chef once again.

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Seating Uniforms Take-out Communication 572

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

He would not have been opposed to raising prices if the experience had proven value and wowed the guest. He would not have been opposed to raising prices if the experience had proven value and wowed the guest. This is still the over-riding mission of Ritz Carlton Hotels.

Hotels 341

Hotels Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 341

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Have you established a uniform and grooming standard in your restaurant and is it equitably enforced? So, it would make sense that the visual impact of food, the dining room ambience, the tabletop, and the appearance of service staff is very important. How much time and effort are placed on this?

Fine Dining 409

Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 409

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Let them know about sales, food cost, labor cost, changes in vendor prices, increases in utilities, mortgage or lease arrangements, and how profitable or unprofitable the restaurant is. If you have a need to better control costs then begin by sharing figures and challenges with your staff.

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2021 Point of Sale Take-out Reference 486

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Consumers are realizing it’s a delicious wine with a good price point. Collaborations : Collaborations, such as partnering with a well-known designer on staff uniforms or bringing in guest chefs for special events and pop-ups, will continue to capture consumer attention. ” We’ll see an increased focus on music (e.g.,

2023 419

2023 Loyalty Program Fast Casual Customer Experience 419

7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

Menu Pricing and 2. Consider marginally lowering the price on these items to increase popularity without decreasing overall profitability. Two common courses of action to address plowhorses are to: Raise menu prices on these items, provided that this doesn't drastically diminish their popularity or reduce sales. What to do?

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Menu Point of Sale Website Management Online Ordering 279

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

When rent is too high then something will suffer: raising prices to the consumer driving them away, cutting necessary staff, lowering the quality of ingredients or cutting portion sizes, minimizing your contribution to marketing, or ignoring those equipment repairs that will eventually haunt you. [] NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE EXPERIENCE.

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Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 359

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

From the parking lot to the restrooms, carpet, walls, tabletop, and uniforms, stay on it! [] MATCH THE AMBIENCE TO THE CONCEPT. It is important to have crystal, bone chinaware and sterling silver when the menu is priced in line with an American Express card. [] SEE EVERYTHING THROUGH THE GUESTS EYES.

Fine Dining 449

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 449

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 11, 2025

Real-Time Menu and Service Updates Across Locations A major advantage of a cloud-based POS system is the ability to update menus, pricing, and inventory in real time. From menu items and pricing to loyalty programs and guest communications, every location runs on the same real-time data.

Hotels 66

Hotels POS Dietary Restrictions Loyalty Program 66

ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

In that situation, we suggest a three to five-course meal with a fixed price that customers can choose to participate in. Require proof of industry employment (like a pay stub or uniform) for participation to keep it exclusive and targeted. Add fun elements like live music, trivia, or raffles.

Events 195

Events Seasonal Menu Social Media Customer Experience 195

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Order new uniforms with the brand name front and center, print a bunch of T-shirts to give away or sell during those initial re-opening days: “RESTAURANT SO AND SO IS BACK”, “WE SURVIVED FOR YOU”, “THANKS FOR WAITING”, “BE PART OF OUR EXPERIENCE”, etc. [] FOCUS ON THE REWARD.

Social Media 366

Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 366

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

POS systems also provide insights into seasonal trends, dietary restrictions, and even price sensitivity. Real-time menu management allows restaurants to adjust prices, remove items that are out of stock, highlight daily specials, or tweak descriptions across all platforms with ease.

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POS Menu Dietary Restrictions Loyalty Program 78

Future Food

MARCH 6, 2025

Value for Money regardless of price point, customers expect to see a level of quality and experience that justifies their spend never more important in the current cost of living challenges. Between 2021 and 2023/4, ASPH steadily increased across most dining categories, largely driven by rising prices in line with inflationary pressures.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Customer Experience 78

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 25, 2024

There are several reasons for this, including your food, your pricing, and your customer service. The style of customer service you offer, the uniforms your staff wear, and how your team interacts with your customers. Captivate your diners with a unique story and consistent branding.

Social Media 93

Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Customer Service 93

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

The main takeaway: It’s led to higher prices and lower foot traffic at many of the state’s dining establishments. “As a result of the minimum wage increase, most chains have raised prices in the region anywhere from the mid-single digits to the midteens,” writes Hottovy. percent lower than the national average.

2024 294

2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Food Order 294

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

So you have your bartenders work on their pours and you raise prices on three popular reds. Cleaning, packaging (to-go supplies), printing, menu, office, dining room, kitchen, office, event, rentals, uniforms, first aid, etc. Pest control, linen and uniform services, grease trap cleaning, and security guards. Smallwares.

Point of Sale 90

Point of Sale License Insurance POS 90

Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 3, 2023

You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase again. On top of this, the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine has worsened the situation – leading to record gas prices and potentially resulting in high energy and food prices for the next three years.

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Equipment Transportation Sustainability Technology 174