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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

Sure, we all keep our excitement levels high when we first open, but over time, seasonality, employee issues, and the realization that weekends and evenings will never be yours start to chip away at that excitement. While rewarding at times, it often feels like a never stopping freight train of challenges that only you can overcome.

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Restaurant Cost Control Strategies Every Operator Should Be Using

ChowNow

Food Costs (COGS) Your food costs, or cost of goods sold (COGS), include everything that goes into producing your menu items, including: Recipe ingredients Beverages Condiments Disposables, like to-go containers, straws, and napkins Tracking your food costs percentage helps you understand how much of your revenue is being spent on your menu.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

Pick your event idea by looking at your: Venue size and layout Customer demographic Available resources Time of year (season) Community Write out each of these factors, and a picture will emerge of which restaurant event idea will best fit your location. Get the word out to regulars and people curious about your restaurant.

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How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization

Lavu

POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Real-Time Updates : Adjust menus instantly for accuracy and relevance. Improves Operations : Smarter inventory and menu management.

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How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template

SpotOn

Gross sales are used to identify trends, seasonal shifts, and the impact of marketing campaigns. Gross profit margin Gross profit margin measures how much money you have left over after COGS and is used to measure the profitability of your menu. Utilities vary based on use, the season, and efficiency. Smallwares.

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Creating a Unique Seafood Experience: From Ocean-to-Table Dining to Interactive Menus

The Rail

Utilize Interactive Menus An interactive menu is a digitized menu that is designed to allow interaction and personalization for food selections. There are multiple variations and digital forms of interactive menus, such as apps, tablets , websites, kiosks, and more. Having a staff uniform improves the restaurant's look.

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Why Cloud-Based POS Systems Are the Future of Restaurant Management

Lavu

Data Insights: Real-time data helps optimize staffing, menu adjustments, and inventory. This means owners can manage their operations, update menus, and track inventory across multiple locations in real time. Growing restaurants All basic features plus advanced reporting, delivery tools dual pricing, menu customization Enterprise $99.99

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