7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. We live in a world where diners are inundated with choices. There are more options for eating out than ever before.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2024

From seating diners and helping them order quickly to processing payments, let’s explore some proven ways to improve your restaurant’s table turnover rate. Suppose your restaurant has 20 tables, and during the dinner service from 6 PM to 9 PM, you seated 60 customers.

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LevelUp

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Previously, most locations were about 2,000 square feet with 50 seats, as required by company policy. Future stores will be as small as 1,400 square feet and seat as few as 26 people. Their executive team has altered the design for future locations to accommodate the anticipated influx in takeout orders.

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

more…) The post 3 Restaurant Coupon Examples That Fill Seats appeared first on IndoorMedia. Nothing is more satisfying for a restaurant owner than a bustling, busy Friday night. The contrary is quite true, as well. Nothing is more debilitating and desolate than an empty dining room.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Past maintenance and the boiler room of massive furnaces providing heat and hot water for twenty some odd floors of guest rooms and eighteen banquet rooms ranging in size from twenty seat board rooms to two-thousand seat ballrooms, and the three restaurants that grace the main lobby.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Adjust floor plans to fit local seating capacity and social distancing regulations Demarcate floor with markers for any areas where a line up may occur (restrooms, pick up areas, etc.)

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7 Shifts

MAY 3, 2021

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. The addition of patio seating—be it in a garden behind the restaurant or in the street out in front—means more tables to touch. Staff up with unlimited users, roles, and departments.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

Revenue per available seat hour (or RevPASH) RevPASH helps restaurant owners determine whether the seating space in their dining area is utilized well to generate maximum profit. This means that the higher the RevPASH is, the better the restaurant's standing.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— Sure, you may have a certain number of seats, but service duration is variable. If you're under capacity, demand is low with lots of available seating. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

That’s not necessarily a bad thing—when you have enough staff to handle the crowd and an efficient plan to get those waiting customers seated and served in a reasonable amount of time, you can call it a successful day. Managing a crowded lobby of customers waiting to be seated requires plenty of effort from your staff.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Seeing empty seats in your restaurant is disheartening, but the impact goes beyond just losing money. The key to filling seats and tackling declining revenue lies in changing customer behavior.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 22, 2017

The post 8 Restaurant Advertising Tips for Filling Seats in the Fall Season appeared first on IndoorMedia. Linking digital and print puts some extra power into your restaurant advertising—and in the fall, you need all the help you can get. What fall restaurant advertising tips have been successful for you?

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Do they have indoor seating or are they takeout-only? Seating capacity. Coffee shop with seating: $80,000 to $300,000. Coffee shop with both seating and a drive-thru: $80,000 to $300,000. Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? But, don't limit your research to just that!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each table has its own wench, which allows them to be raised and lowered to any desired height –– seated, cocktail, or all the way up to the ceiling –– using a network of cables and an electric power source. Two 26-foot farm-style tables are suspended from the ceiling with cables and can be set to any height.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

Often with more available seating comes an influx of guests. They should be organized and create schedules in advance to prevent staffing shortages on busy nights, and they also need to thoroughly train new staff members and make sure every employee is up to speed on seating charts. Considering Layout for Practicality.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 19, 2024

The activist investor wants five of the 10 seats on the family-dining operator's board, including one for himself, the company said. With one ally already seated, Biglari could control a majority of votes.

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

With the help of targeted summer-themed marketing campaigns that feature your restaurant’s summer menu, atmosphere, outdoor seating areas, seasonal events, hours, and/or location, you will be able to attract both loyal guests and new clients. “Invest in marketing , train your staff, and be ready.

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Clover - Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Simply pick a popular service period and count the number of parties seated during that time. Number of parties seated ÷ number of tables = table turnover rate (TTR) For example, if you have 20 tables and seat 50 parties, divide 50 by 20. Parties seated ÷ tables = TTR 50 ÷ 20 = 2.5

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These spaces are designed for social interaction, with communal seating areas encouraging diners to share their experiences. Many are evolving to meet new consumer demands, incorporating features like outdoor seating, live entertainment, and partnerships with local artisans and farmers.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2022

I don’t have one client who has all the servers necessary to run their operations, which results in a lot of complaints about long waiting times once the guest is seated. For a few minutes, the guest feels better because they are in a seat, but the big problem is on the horizon. Improve Service Through the Menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2023

There’s no worse experience for a guest than to stand awkwardly at the host stand waiting for someone to take their name, check their reservation and seat them. The Server’s Greeting Many restaurants train their servers to greet a new table within one minute of their being seated.

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Sling

AUGUST 1, 2024

Revenue per available seat hour Revenue per available seat hour (or RevPASH for short) can help you determine whether the seating space in your building is arranged in a way that generates maximum profit. add another table or use smaller and more stools at the bar) in order to boost revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices. If you currently lack outdoor seating, you may want to consider renovations or look for a new location that can accommodate.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There is, in human nature, a desire to make a difference, to do something meaningful, or as Steve Jobs once said: “To make a dent in the universe.” Not everyone struggles with this need, but for those who are born with this deep-seated knowing desire – they understand that it is always present.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

Listed as number 9 in the dining category by Fast Company , SpotOn was recognized for its continuous innovation with products like Seat & Send and Marketing Assist. Seat & Send is one of those practical innovations. Ha, you know, Seat & Send is for restaurant owners. It's for their staff.

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Squirrel Systems

JULY 30, 2024

Middle of the Day: Table Transfers As a manager, you need the flexibility to manage tables during peak hours to accommodate customer requests and seating arrangements. This flexibility allows you to accommodate customer preferences and enhance their dining experience.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 6, 2023

The ads highlight how "generosity is in the details," like comfy seats. The campaign also features refreshed packaging and a big focus on new toasted baguettes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period. That said, it can be expected that consumers will likely feel more comfortable if the restaurant has socially distanced outdoor seating option available.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

If your restaurant has a patio or outdoor seating area, assess whether it’s worth investing in heating solutions or weatherproofing to extend its usability. Seal any gaps or replace weather stripping as needed. Consider installing heavier curtains or door stoppers to further insulate your space.

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The Eat Restaurant

APRIL 24, 2024

Attracting new customers and keeping regulars in your restaurant while managing full seating capacity can be challenging. A great solution is to offer pre-made tasting menus through unique dining experiences. This approach draws guests in and delights them with unusual dishes and fresh ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Some trending concepts over the past several years have included more open seating, high ceilings, and exposed structure concepts. As restaurant owners in Florida, patio seating can be seen as a less than desired component to our space specifically in the spring and summer months. With the current climate of the U.S.,

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Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2024

The mobile pickup and delivery unit opened in New York City with no seating and no kiosks—but no lack of hospitality.

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