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MAY 23, 2024

That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights. That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights. When done right, menu engineering can grow your sales by as much as 15% !

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Restaurant operators searching for something versatile that will cross the dayparts need to look no further than their breakfast menu as waffles have been breaking out of the morning. Profitability: Waffles are a low-cost, center-of-the-plate item and one of the most profitable breakfast item menu offerings.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Restaurant forecasting isn't really a "nice to have" - it's a step all successful restaurateurs have to take. Table of Contents. What is Forecasting for a Restaurant?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Those who spend their days in the kitchen, or the dining room do so sometimes out of necessity, but oftentimes because it is what they love to do – to create and bring a little joy to other’s lives. Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. The most important room in a home is the kitchen.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 2, 2023

Of course, there are different qualities of beans, different levels of roast, and even different qualities of water, but mastering the simple process of proper brewing can take a very long time, a great deal of consistent effort, and a passion for the process and the product. Easy may seem simple, but simple, as defined here, is never easy.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? Sounds good, doesn’t it?

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff. This includes back waiters, bus personnel, and bartenders.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic.

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7 Shifts

MAY 2, 2023

So, when I dropped out of a PhD program I was supposed to start and that's when I started working in restaurants. Because I needed a job and I was looking around, and I didn't know clearly at that time where my life was going to take me, I just knew I needed money. And I was cooking on the side to get me through my studies, for fun.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table outside if the conditions were right. Here are some of the ways restaurant owners can leverage a holistic and data-driven POS system to optimize their outdoor dining operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. With a location in the heart of a downtown area and the limitations of operating in a century-old Ice House, the Lights anticipated the need for adaptability to maximize space. It's the tables!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The labor shortage is not only being felt by restaurant owners and back of house workers. This can lead to a loss in revenue over time and some customers may take their frustrations out on restaurants by offering little to no gratuity. percent in the second quarter of 2022.  Today in the U.S., Today in the U.S.,

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  “Many of our venues are seasonal and lean towards daytime vibes—brunch, patios, pools, piers, etc. We can help.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

To have a successful restaurant, the owner or manager must be skilled at managing both front-of-house and back-of-house functions. To help increase these profit margins, restaurant owners sometimes focus more on changes they can make to front-of-house, such as increasing their prices or boosting liquor sales.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. But we kept the back-of-house revenue share program for our kitchen teams, where regardless of what position you work in the kitchen, you get a certain percentage of revenue earned. Table of Contents. The Panelists.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

On the front-of-house side, they focus on customer service, solving problems quickly to keep guests happy and returning. Managers also handle budgeting, track income and expenses to maintain profitability, and work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure menu items are prepared according to the restaurant's standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Your menu: Part love letter, part manifesto, instructions for use and a bill of goods, all rolled into one. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fall is just around the corner, and that means one thing—pumpkin spice season is back. Data from SpotOn restaurant POS users shows that between May 15 and July 15, 2024, restaurants across the country added 482 “pumpkin” items to menus. After This year, restaurants are getting ahead of the game.

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Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Food usually takes the spotlight on Thanksgiving. We’re talking fresh garnishes, house-made syrups, and fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice (of course). So, dig in…and feel free to come back for seconds! Seasonal Favorites 1. Look no further than this seasonal take on a brunch favorite.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The tool from the East Coast vegan chain — a digital take on a split-flap mechanical display that appears on its website and in the chain’s ordering app — estimates the amounts of water, land, CO2, and oil saved by eating vegan burgers. These numbers are largely hypothetical. Congratulations. The environmental mission can come later.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In addition, it helps bartenders speed up their services and have customers spend less time while checking out. 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. What are your profit margins?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Create a Prix Fixe Menu. A prix fixe menu features a fixed multi-course meal that is served to all customers on a specific night, often for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Prix fixe menus can help increase sales and lighten the load on your kitchen staff. A prix fixe menu also gives off an air of elegance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. Enter digital tableside ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Most operators, by now, should have a technology system — and plan — in place for managing curbside pickup/takeout orders, and if you don’t, take some time to develop a plan. Stay Alert.

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EATER

AUGUST 29, 2024

Photo illustration by Lille Allen Summer may be ending, but ‘tis the season for discounts on all the best stuff to outfit your kitchen, from spatulas to pizza ovens We refuse to believe summer is over, and yet, here we are, awash in tweed fashion ads and Halloween candy displays and the Starbucks fall menu launch. vegetables.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It’s a tedious but worthwhile process: drying mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs, making pickles and slaw, and preserving garlic blossoms and coriander seeds in airtight jars before these ingredients vanish with the end of the season. Making that creative takes a lot of mental energy.” Take chocolate , for instance.

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Buzztime Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s last call for summer – and your first chance to kick off the fall season. These 13 Labor Day bar promotions will pack the house and show guests a great time over the long weekend. Take the same “clearance” approach with your Labor Day bar promotions. Take the same “clearance” approach with your Labor Day bar promotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. 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.

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