SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

It doesn’t matter whether you run a restaurant, retail store, or any other type of small business—the point-of-sale (POS) serves as the foundation of your operation. But not all POS systems are equal. That’s why it’s so important to make the right choice when picking a new point-of-sale.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

Ghost kitchens have gained significant popularity in the past few years, especially during the pandemic and post-pandemic era. These platforms are gaining popularity among people who wish to dine with their families at home and still wish to enjoy the flavor and quality of restaurant food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Restaurants have had to adapt beyond the conventional to navigate the stormy waters and emerge stronger than ever before. An added benefit: restaurants can also capture and analyze valuable customer data. Using cutting-edge technology positions restaurants to unlock a wealth of prospects to enhance the customer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. That is where a restaurant loyalty program plays a crucial role.

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog, we are uncovering the top 5 most trusted Loyalty programs in India for restaurants and small businesses. Starting a Restaurant business is easy, but running a successful business is a tough task. That is where a restaurant loyalty program plays a crucial role.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? The restaurant industry has perhaps seen higher adoption rates of this technology than any other industry. Thinking Long Term When Evaluating Restaurant Technologies.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Improving your restaurant profit and profit margins are critical factors that directly impact the financial health and overall success of your restaurant. It’s a strategy to improve your restaurant profit margin and ensure its long-term viability. What is Restaurant Profit Margin and Why Should It Improve?

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

From the most popular preparation methods to the most coffee-consumed time of day, this information will help you build a coffee shop perfect for them. 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. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. Obtain Funding.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Your restaurant’s menu engineering strategy impacts your menu mix, pricing, and your overall profitability. With restaurant management technology, you can use menu engineering tools to inform your data tracking and decision making. You are already generating data about your food cost, menu items, and sales levels.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The people have spoken, and your restaurant franchise is a winner. In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. Still, you should conduct a thorough audit of your current restaurant(s) before expanding your business further. Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

The past two years have brought unprecedented changes across the restaurant industry, from new concerns related to social distancing and cleanliness to the acceleration of pre-pandemic trends such as the rise of mobile ordering and third-party delivery services. Set the Bar. Stay Connected.

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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. However, the right point of sale system can help alleviate some of these restaurant challenges so business owners can stay ahead of their competition.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. For example, these common restaurant ingredients rose significantly in mid-December 2021 over the same period in 2020: Refined sugar – 31%. Automate manual restaurant inventory processes to help overcome rising food prices. from a year ago.

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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. What to do?

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

Running a restaurant is hard work. There are so many things to think about — from inventory management to restaurant payment and billing and more — it can be difficult to keep track of it all. That’s where restaurant management software comes in. Restaurant Inventory Management.

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. Purchasing and order management: The software digitises purchasing and ordering.

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Thanks to the company’s unique and fair trade bean sourcing, emphasis on community, and commitment to forming a personal connection with its guests, The Human Bean’s popularity has soared over the past 20+ years. “We Jean also saw the need for a robust labor management software that appealed to the requirements of a foodservice enterprise.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As a store-level manager, you always have a lot on your plate. However, in between all these tasks, it is critical to devote time and energy into accurate and consistent inventory management. Inventory control is a key piece of your food cost and, ultimately, the profit margin for your restaurant location.

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Deliverect

APRIL 9, 2021

If you own a restaurant and you’re thinking of signing up with Takeaway.com, here’s everything you need to know about this online food delivery marketplace. Unlike most of its competitors, Takeaway.com uses a business model that focuses mainly on restaurants doing their own deliveries. How can restaurants sign up?

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Your back-office restaurant technology can be used to help grow both guest loyalty and your business. Restaurants are devoting time, energy, and marketing resources to improve the customer experience. Ultimately, many of the same things that help your guest experience also end up helping support restaurant operations as well.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Restaurants that spotlight these offerings emphasize their commitment to reducing carbon footprints and supporting local economies.

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

When it comes to digital marketing for restaurants , there are various avenues to explore. Restaurant Chatbots can converse with customers without the need for human labor. C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. One of those avenues is Chatbots.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

With wholesale food prices soaring 13 percent in 2021 and labor costs rising as worker shortages continue, many restaurants are looking for smart ways to lower costs and avoid passing them on to their diners. To mitigate these concerns, restaurants have gotten creative, looking for new cost-cutting measures.

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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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The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

By Emma Carter, Contributor The 2024 National Restaurant Association report shows that sales are up and restaurants are hiring. Restaurants need to find ways to analyze the large amount of data they generate if they want to supercharge their success. Menu optimization is a key to enhancing the success of your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought endless changes to the restaurant industry, but perhaps the most significant has been the rise of the contactless dining experience. The pandemic forced restaurants to adapt to not only a new, leaner business model but also to new consumer behavior. What Is Contactless Dining? A good mobile experience.

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Tableo

JULY 19, 2023

The restaurant sector has experienced a paradigm shift thanks to pay-at-table technology, which has completely changed how customers settle their bills. This article examines the development of pay-at-table technology and how it has revolutionised restaurant payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. Although such a development is possible a decade ahead of us, we continue to see the rise of AI in restaurants for some level of cooking. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app.

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Ken Burgin

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The wine list is an essential part of your restaurant or hotel beverage service, so let’s apply intelligent design and business thinking to increase profits and ensure it appeals to the greatest number of people. Instead, ask suppliers for their restaurant-only range. Wine List Sales & Marketing Techniques.

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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. Is it ultra-easy and intuitive for customer use?

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

When it’s time to purchase a point-of-sale solution for your restaurant, it’s a big decision and one you want to research thoroughly. The first thing you should know is that a point-of-sale (POS) system will improve many of the functions of your restaurant. A POS system is a smart business decision.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. The POS system doesn’t do analysis. That’s great.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If you’re a relative newbie to the restaurant industry or a die hard traditionalist, you may be wondering what a POS system is for a restaurant. It’s a restaurant technology topic restaurant owners should all understand. What is a POS system for a restaurant? How does a restaurant POS system work?

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