7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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”. 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. How to stop 86ing menu items. What does 86 mean?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

This digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about reimagining the relationship between a brand and its customers. You can share brand updates, social media profiles and introduce new menu items or other enticing offers.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. How does restaurant technology help servers? How does technology improve the off premise guest experience?

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Statistic Detail 46% 46% of adults think technology has a positive impact on their restaurant experience. 47% 47% of operators predict an increased reliance on technology and automation to address labor shortages in their type of restaurants by 2024, including 44% of full-service and 49% of quick-service. trillion in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. Solutions can include preparing for possible changes in pricing, staffing, customer trends, and new technology. Most restaurants try to keep it at around 30% to be safe.

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Future Food

JANUARY 30, 2020

Great Service in an Era of Labour Costs & Technology. At the other end of the scale is McDonald’s which has revamped its ordering process to be much more reliant on technology and contact-less interactions. Cutting back on the menu – e.g. poached eggs only, no fried items. Customer Service at Mcdonalds (Image via Bustle).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 17, 2022

One such solution has been shrinking restaurant menus. This past year, 60 percent of restaurants reported reducing their menu size , citing a 23 percent drop in the number of items. A smaller menu might limit ordering options but not the ability for restaurants to wow their guests. Advanced Customization On- and Off-Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With colder weather right around the corner for many parts of the country, now is the time for restaurant owners to utilize their POS technology to maximize outdoor dining profits and capitalize on the end of summer season. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate. Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. You may need to change your menu now and then.

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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. Traditionally, technology also equips humans (and businesses) with tools that they can use to thrive. The same technology can also be used to efficiently provide customer support, like additional menu information.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2023

There’s a plethora of options available to restaurants looking to increase loyalty and decrease operating costs, and technology is a great solution when it can be integrated in a way that reduces major friction points. What role can technology play in helping improve the situation?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The study was in-field from Autumn 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2022

As a result, many establishments have made their outdoor spaces usable throughout all four seasons via the use of tents, heaters, and fans. Room for Technology. Diners are not only welcoming technology into their dining experience but expecting it as well. It makes things easier for both you and them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Test out local organic produce or farm-raised meats as specials on temporary, seasonal menus to gauge interest and test profitability without having to commit to updating your normal menu. For example, add a simple “yes” or “no” poll such as “are you interested in plant-based menu options?”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2020

Technology has substantially revolutionized the signage industry. Although we live in a digital world, many restaurants feel an understandable reluctance when it comes to adopting new technology. Digital playlist functions allow you to setup and schedule content to the minute on daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis.

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Harbor Touch

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this day and age, it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in; there’s always available technology to streamline and make your processes efficient. Indeed, technology has continuously been changing the landscape in which we operate our businesses. The restaurant industry is no stranger to this. Point of Sale Systems. Online Ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As a seasonal business, we must manage a budget that includes almost all revenue during those busy months and very little or no cash flow during the slow months. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Lean Feast is a shining example of a healthy restaurant establishment that capitalizes on current technology, food and health trends to make a sustainable profit. They use local, seasonal and simple ingredients to keep their healthy menu affordable, nutritious and delicious. Keeping Costs Low and Profitability High.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Your restaurant needs the right technology to track expiration dates and direct shipment schedules and cope with overall food shortages. Differentiate Digital Menus A well-developed digital menu, with high-quality food photos, should be easily navigable for customers and updatable for restaurant operators.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 8, 2021

COGS is the cost of ingredients used by a restaurant over a certain period to create the menu items being sold—factoring in waste, theft, shrinkage, and more. Restaurant COGS should float around 31% , but they can vary depending on the concept or season. How Technology Can Help. How Technology Can Help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Restaurant owners need to work their hardest to prioritize staff retention, actively hire for open roles, and seek new technologies that help reduce costs and more effectively manage cash flow. What are some best practices for restaurant owners to raise menu prices the right way? Why do you feel that might be?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Have you ever wondered how, despite changing climates and seasons, the same leafy greens you use in your menu items are available year-round? Whole operations, including field crews, trucks, equipment, and the technology required for pre-packaged salads, make this three-day trek twice a year. In 2019, the U.S.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Think about the technology sector as a prime example. Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. This is reality, a reality that is quite predictable although the pace of change is now much more rapid than in the past.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Instead of offering an extensive menu with a limited budget, he recommended focusing on a specific cuisine initially. Chandrajyoti also discussed how technology has transformed the restaurant business, making operations smoother and improving the customer experience. Two primary hurdles stood out in his experience.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development. Provide valuable input on pricing, menu adjustments, and marketing initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Technology for Successful Restaurant Management. These four leading technologies will help you build the success of your business. What type of online ordering technology would suit your business best? Special menu items for online patrons only. Special menu items for online patrons only. Online ordering.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It involves tracking the cost of each ingredient, understanding seasonality, and recognizing price fluctuations. Using cost percentage formulas, you can determine the ideal cost for each item on your menu. Leveraging technology can streamline these processes, reducing waste and ensuring precise portion control.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2023

Your drink menu doesn’t need to be dominated by non-alcoholic options, but having many beverages could help you this year. Emphasis on Sustainability and Seasonal Eating Every year, there’s building excitement among people who want to do their part to live a more sustainable life. Add more vegan options to your menu in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2023

Owners of eating and drinking places have been compelled to increase menu prices as a survival strategy. Full-service menu prices jumped 8.8 percent and limited-service menu prices rose 7.1 Tweaking the menu to accommodate these more affordable ingredients can stabilize prices. percent in September year-over-year.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

This piece looks at the role tableside ordering technology, like mobile POS systems, can play in adding efficiencies to the overall restaurant and specifically to restaurant patio operations. How can Mobile POS technology impact patio dining business at your restaurant?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. While restaurants attempt to staff up, we’ve also seen restaurateurs lean into technology as a stop-gap.

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SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

These cover topics from restaurant management and marketing to culinary techniques and menu development. And browse the Organic and Natural Pavilion if you're looking for healthy menu alternatives. Navy (2023 Attendees) 15% - Dealers and Distributors Boelter, Clark Association Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

After all, it is here that operations are run on infamously razor thin margins, and the opportune emergence of technologies that provide a better experience for venues and guests mean for the first time in decades, restaurants have a real chance to boost their bottom line. But not in the way you might think.

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