Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. This end-to-end solution uses data from your POS to provide insights into sales, food costs, menu engineering and inventory management. Restaurant technology has come a long way.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Finding the right balance is crucial for driving sales, managing costs, and providing a best-in-class experience. Menu development is the process of aligning back-of-house culinary talent with operations management to design a profitable, sustainable menu that aligns with the brand.

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Culinary Digital

DECEMBER 19, 2024

While several kitchens are experimenting with AI-powered point-of-sale systems, like this self-checkout station at Dartmouth Tuck School of Business , the most promising AI technologies for food service management are behind the counter. What do we mean by AI?

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The software provides various tools and features such as sales analytics reporting, inventory management, menu engineering and ingredients tracking, allowing restaurateurs to manage their resources precisely and reliably. Digitization of workflows increased especially due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 5 Key Areas For Faster ROI.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

That means you are collaborating with multiple stakeholders who each have their own data points to focus on. The F&B director works with the order forms, the COO analyses the profit and loss statements, the inventory manager checks the stock counts, the executive chef works in the recipes database and so on.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 30, 2022

One such new-age technology is the restaurant point of sale (POS) system. A restaurant POS system helps you manage everything from inventory to staff members, easing out a lot of the complexities involved in running a restaurant business. What is a Restaurant POS System?

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

Finally, we will explore the best alternatives to MarketMan, helping you decide which restaurant inventory management platform aligns best with your needs. Inventory management: MarketMan tracks inventory and reports on stock counts and total value. Here are the most important features of the platform and what they help you do.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My point, if we keep thinking of digital transformation purely in the sense of ‘digitising’, we risk complicating the decision-making process. My point, if we keep thinking of digital transformation purely in the sense of ‘digitising’, we risk complicating the decision-making process. Is this an odd statement coming from a tech CEO?

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 19, 2023

My point, if we keep thinking of digital transformation purely in the sense of ‘digitising’, we risk complicating the decision-making process. My point, if we keep thinking of digital transformation purely in the sense of ‘digitising’, we risk complicating the decision-making process. Is this an odd statement coming from a tech CEO?

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Apicbase

AUGUST 25, 2023

Digitisation is more than introducing new technology; it requires a digital mindset – a new way of thinking that changes how restaurants operate. Historically, restaurant operators have (often) been resistant to change. Many aspects of this industry have remained unchanged for centuries. This is in stark contrast to just about every other industry.

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Apicbase

AUGUST 19, 2022

Every article about technology for the hospitality industry seems to start with a similar statement. It goes something like: ‘advanced software rapidly pushes hotels in a revolutionary new direction’, followed by long lists of solutions with headings such as: ‘Best systems for the hospitality industry [implement today!].’. We disagree.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2022

It’s an ironclad rule in the hospitality industry and menu costing is no exception. The most important of those details is your cost baseline. It’s essential for everything you do, from menu pricing to closing the gap between theoretical and actual food costs i.e. detecting the causes of food cost variance. And that’s because….

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). Fifth place goes to guacamole.

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Apicbase

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You need to manage everything from costs and inventory to menu design to get this balance right. Inconsistent menu offerings A poorly managed inventory can lead to discrepancies between what’s listed on the menu and what’s actually available in the kitchen. The more locations you operate, the bigger the loss.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

Restaurants use software and smart hardware to automate everyday tasks and management duties, such as purchasing ingredients, managing inventory, making production lists, dealing with allergens, and calculating costs. But automation in food service is much more than that. What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate?

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Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Insist on Transparency Choose vendors who are upfront about their inventory status and schedules. When deciding between vendors, choose the one willing and able to be upfront about their inventory and schedules. A well-designed restaurant supply chain system prevents mistakes, even in the face of unexpected challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From inventory management to predictive labor scheduling, AI tools will help restaurants cut costs and adapt in real-time, while providing operators valuable data to help inform business decisions. While features like ordering and paying via QR codes have become the norm, Back-of-House systems have lagged in sophistication.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right wait staff is one of the most critical decisions for any restaurant owner. Your waiters and waitresses are the face of your establishment, shaping the customer experience and directly impacting revenue. According to 51% of restaurant operators, staffing is one of the top challenges to success.

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