Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2023

The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry is currently experiencing a trend of commoditization, with low barriers to entry and a standardized set of features offered by most restaurants. Virtual hospitality could also lead to more streams of revenue.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I get it, I’ve been there, I know the adrenaline behind this and the sense of accomplishment when the rail is free of dupes – it is a race against time, an impossible goal that somehow, we manage to reach. When we compromise with quality in a restaurant where is the win? Mission accomplished. But what about that quality translation?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

The restaurant industry has embraced technology and, of late, it’s been at the leading edge. From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike.

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Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 175

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

The federal minimum wage may soon be $15 an hour: Here are three ways restaurants can leverage tech to minimize the impact on revenue and employee retention. The increase will likely be phased in over four years, but the impact will be immediate for restaurants which are already struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. On the management side, data science can aggregate customer reviews to help uncover elements of service that can be easily improved.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a headline, it's become a familiar refrain, and as a challenge for restaurant owners, it's become a pylon that restaurateurs have had — or will have — to safely navigate around in order to protect margins and establish restaurant cost control. When a new wage is introduced, it becomes a fixed labor cost that a restaurant carries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

In a sense, this is the place the restaurant industry is in right now. Yet, threats to limited-service and full-service restaurants are still lurking behind the scenes. All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.)

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Restaurant menu prices continue upward as the U.S. These rising inflation costs are impacting every industry, with restaurants being no different.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Modern payment solutions that provide the ultimate convenience and enable customers to order and pay how they prefer are on the rise this holiday season, empowering restaurants to deliver an improved experience without sacrificing the quality of service. remain eager to dine out. remain eager to dine out. In the U.S.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. How the right POS system overcomes restaurant challenges. It’s Challenging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

What is the ongoing goal for all restaurant owners and managers? Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. Marketing for your restaurant is essential to running a successful business.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

Menu engineering can be simplified as the steps taken to increase the profitability of a restaurant menu. Menu Design Once you analyze all of your menu items’ popularity and profitability, you can carefully engage in restaurant menu planning for your customer-facing menu to maximize profits. Menu Pricing and 2.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the restaurant industry, managing food costs is not just an operational task—it’s a strategic imperative. Understanding and optimizing restaurant food costs can be the difference between profitability and financial struggle. This means going beyond the surface to scrutinize every aspect of your food expenses.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Many factors can increase restaurant labor costs: inefficient schedules, overtime hours, or even rising wages. However, store managers can optimize labor costs if they have access to the right data.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mobility Equals Flexible Ops: Hotel Purchasing & Inventory from Anywhere. All this to say, even if your teams can get past the labor shortage, they may not have the time or resources to maximally utilize labor — an effect that keeps profits in limbo. b3lineicon|b3icon-medal|?|Medal. Limited Budgets: Slower-Than-Expected Recovery.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Restaurant owners, operators, and managers are constantly faced with decisions about accounting, operations, inventory, customer service, and staffing. The restaurant industry moves at a fast pace, filled with data that changes by the day. Does your restaurant group have a profitability strategist? explained Mr.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Your restaurant’s menu engineering strategy impacts your menu mix, pricing, and your overall profitability. Leveraging a mix of operational reporting tools that focus on menu profitability helps you maximize revenue and adds to your bottom line. You are already generating data about your food cost, menu items, and sales levels.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Many have looked to the restaurant industry, keen to get their hands on their favorite dishes from the safety of their homes. This increased demand for online ordering and delivery, paired with various social distancing regulations, caused a massive shift in the restaurant industry. Can it help generate additional revenue?

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

COVID-19’s impact on restaurants around the world has been ramping up thanks to necessary social distancing measures—particularly in North America, where 4-5 meals are eaten away from home every week —and restaurateurs are feeling the squeeze on their bottom line.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 4, 2022

Restaurant365’s mission is to help restaurants thrive. With so much change brought on first by the pandemic and more recently by supply chain and labor crunches, this first stop on Restaurant365’s Restaurant Transformation Tour hit the stage at just the right time. The Restaurant Industry Is Embracing Restaurant Technology.

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Wellness and ecological trends that gained popularity over COVID will continue in the post-pandemic world, meaning hotel recipe management practices will need to prioritize sourcing from local suppliers to meet these expectations. Hotel recipe management needs to reflect the changing tastes of travelers. b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?

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Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

No matter the size of your restaurant, one truth remains: cash flow is king. Restaurant cash flow management is the lifeblood of your business. Yet, while most small business owners know this truth, many still struggle with basic cash flow definitions, fundamentals, and management strategies that actually maximize benefits.

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The Restaurant Group

MAY 16, 2023

It is not enough to simply have a refined taste, a talent for food creation, and a passion for the restaurant scene to build your own restaurant business from the ground up. A well-conducted feasibility study for a restaurant serves as a compass to guide your way toward your business goals and long-term vision.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 6, 2023

Restaurant management software revolutionizes food establishments’ operations by providing efficient tools to manage inventory and control costs. With the complexities of running a restaurant, tracking inventory manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors. million in 2022.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

From cloud-based POS systems to mobile apps designed to improve employee satisfaction and streamline scheduling, technology is bettering business and changing the landscape of restaurant management. So why is it that alcohol management is lagging? The problem with outdated alcohol management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. To that end, we also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. No matter what business model your restaurant is operating on, managing your restaurant inventory helps you prevent waste, lower your food cost, and maximize your bottom line.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurant technology has changed everything about the way people do business today. Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Quick links.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 19, 2022

Restaurant labor cost control has been exacerbated by the current labor shortage. So, once you staff your business to the optimum level, the next challenge is how to reduce labor costs in a restaurant business. Restaurant Labor Cost Control. The key is analyzing your labor productivity. Total Labor Cost.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2020

How to forecast your restaurant’s recovery. Knowing how to leverage restaurant reporting tools is one of the most effective measures you can take to better understand your business’ real time financial health. Forecasting by revenue center. Forecast Your Inventory Needs. Dial in Your Restaurant Sales Reports.

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Xtra Chef

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Managing and making the most of tight budgets has never been more important for restaurant operators. And with labor controls still uncertain in the wake of COVID-19, controlling restaurant food costs become even more important to maximize profitability. Take a look at how your restaurants handle maintenance!

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Restaurant technology has come a long way. Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. Chief among these restaurant management systems is a F&B management platform such as Apicbase. POS integration is essential.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. revenue projections) and will detail your coffee shop's unique selling proposition. Make conservative revenue estimates. BEP is the point where your total costs equal your overall revenue. Shopping malls. Neighborhood shops.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2020

How to forecast your restaurant’s recovery. Knowing how to leverage restaurant reporting tools is one of the most effective measures you can take to better understand your business’ real time financial health. Forecasting by revenue center. Forecast Your Inventory Needs. Dial in Your Restaurant Sales Reports.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A restaurant depends on multiple processes to run smoothly. From managing the inventory to training the staff to be competent in the kitchen and with the customers, the restaurateur needs to take care of it all. Effective operations management is thus vital to run a successful restaurant business.

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