7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A restaurant operations overview report can also give you valuable insights. Also, consider investing in a new POS system.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Use data from your POS system, online ordering platform, or loyalty program to divide your customers based on factors like their dining frequency, preferences, or location. Blog about food to boost your restaurant’s online visibility Don’t waste your website’s potential by just posting your menu or event updates.

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Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It seems to me that this is where we are with our decisions about restaurant operation. We have debated this issue for the past two years and the only solutions that most restaurant operators have come up with are to cut services and keep raising wages. Both decisions seem to make sense, but are they the right decisions by themselves?

Kitchen Safety 94

Kitchen Safety Training Take-out Mobile Ordering 94

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. We have determined that when we find ways to keep operating we stand a much greater chance for success when the crisis peaks and passes. We have to talk ‘sales’ every day.

Online Ordering 530

Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 530

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

is the first single-vendor solution combining apps to streamline and improve restaurant operations in one fully integrated platform. Restaurants, Convenience Stores and other Food Service Operators can visit www.transact-tech.com/bohaoffer. ” The BOHA! ” The BOHA! Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S.

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Focus POS

APRIL 21, 2020

Restaurant cloud POS software can future-proof your business and add functionalities that are intuitive, reliable and mobile. Tablets or mobile POS terminals allow servers to take orders tableside and send them directly to the kitchen to be prepared. The credit card never leaves the table, which reduces the opportunity for theft.

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POS Mobile Ordering 2030 Customer Experience 164

Focus POS

JANUARY 15, 2020

When a technology solution affects as many areas of business as your restaurant POS system does, it can be difficult to track the true return on investment (ROI) that it offers. Without knowing the actual ROI, you won’t be able to understand its true value or which operations need to be further improved upon. Tighter inventory control.

POS 151

POS Front of House Inventory Loyalty Program 151

Hot Schedules

JUNE 30, 2021

Keeping Your Hotel Operations Agile Through Data-Driven Analytics. T hough global markets are steadily coming back online in 2021, noteworthy supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages have strained hotel operations at a time when the industry is most fragile. Read More Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly?

Hotels 148

Hotels Operations Employee Relations Retail 148

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2021

These warriors of the kitchen remember the heat, the aching muscles from standing on their feet for a 12-hour shift, the pressure of timing, the polished hands from grabbing too many scorching hot pans, and the staccato sounds of the POS printer ticking off countless orders. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. It can be done.

Food Order 476

Food Order Café Ordering POS 476

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

But reopening your restaurant isn’t as simple as flipping your ‘open’ sign around (we wish), and there’s a lot to consider from an operational standpoint before the big day. If you integrate your POS with 7shifts, you can get a closer look at your projected sales costs with the labor budget tool as you build out your schedule.

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BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368

Focus POS

JUNE 9, 2020

Restaurant point of sale (POS) systems have continually become more advanced and have adapted to a mobile world. . The pandemic has only expedited this push into the mobile POS space as the restaurant industry continues to operate in a limited fashion, keeping doors open for curbside to-go and delivery only. .

POS 151

POS Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Download 151

Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

From cloud-based POS systems to mobile apps designed to improve employee satisfaction and streamline scheduling, technology is bettering business and changing the landscape of restaurant management. The post Guest Blog: It’s Time to Bring Your Alcohol Management into the 21st Century appeared first on Restaurant365.

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Blog Management Management Cash Management 146

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Leveraging a mix of operational reporting tools that focus on menu profitability helps you maximize revenue and adds to your bottom line. Operational reporting tools such as your actual versus theoretical (AvT) food cost tracking can help you optimize your existing menu and make data-driven decisions about future menu adjustments.

Menu 143

Menu Operations Point of Sale POS 143

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation. As an evening sous chef for the operation, I expected to be insanely busy trying to juggle all these different events. Organized chaos would be the right phrase to use.

Back of House 419

Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 419

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

To a kitchen team it is all about the basics – efficiency, great tasting and looking food, a clean operation, meeting the timing demands of orders, clearing the board of orders, no re-fires, no injuries, and happy guests sending back empty plates. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

2020 373

2020 Back of House Front of House Food Order 373

Focus POS

MAY 5, 2020

POS software for restaurants does more than just process transactions. On the front end, POS software for restaurants empowers employees to do their jobs better, faster, and more accurately. If you aren’t convinced, here are five reasons why you should implement POS technology this year: Simplify Inventory Control.

POS 120

POS Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Inventory 120

Restaurant365

JUNE 10, 2021

We founded Restaurant365 in 2011 with the goal of providing restaurant operators a powerful tool to help simplify their lives and increase their profits. They too saw restaurant operators underserved by subpar, generic software solutions. Bring our future roadmap of additional advancements to market even faster.

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Operations Back of House 2000 2011 154

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

With a solid Restaurant Inventory Management system, your kitchen runs like a well-tuned engine, keeping operations smooth and your customers happy. Improving Operational Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction Orders are fulfilled on time without delays. Digital tracking offers real-time updates and integrates with POS systems.

Inventory 88

Inventory Management Management Audits 88

Bingage

APRIL 14, 2021

Then being a restaurant owner, why wouldn’t you prefer the latest restaurant technology for the business’s smooth operation & long-term growth. We all are aware that, Restaurant business owners are now adopting effective solutions that can automate operational work, minimise physical burden and improve business sales.

POS 97

POS Online Ordering Loyalty Program Point of Sale 97

Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

When you operate a restaurant, you require the best tools for the job. Industry-Focused POS. Look for POS software made specifically to handle the industry challenges you face on a daily basis, and the data necessary to identify and solve those challenges. Cloud-based POS is especially important. Do your research.

POS 97

POS Loyalty Program Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 97

Chowly

JULY 11, 2024

However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT). This concept highlights the value of time as a finite and precious resource, especially in the hospitality industry where operators are often overwhelmed by various demands.

Operations 105

Operations BOH Customer Service Customer Experience 105

Focus POS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Your reporting software should give you detailed insight into your operations and give you actionable data to help you make better business decisions and increase your overall bottom line. CTA link: Get your free buyer’s guide: Focus POS Systems. Make sure, however, that your POS doesn’t wholly depend on an internet connection to run.

POS 107

POS Hospitality 2020 Loyalty Program 107

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

Pizza Today , the leading magazine for pizzeria owners and operators, released its annual State of the Pizzeria Industry Report, which provides pizza professionals with a deep dive report of pizzeria insights, issues, and trends for 2023. The same applies to point-of-sale (POS) systems and kitchen automation.

2023 195

2023 Fast Casual Point of Sale Email Marketing 195

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2020

Damn it hurts to see great restaurants, talented chefs, formally well-run operations, and loads of mom and pop operations that did a consistently good job for decades face what seems like insurmountable obstacles. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Substandard profitability. A need to market when marketing is not your forte.

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Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Reservations 255

Restaurant365

JANUARY 2, 2020

Accurate restaurant sales forecasting can fuel more informed decision making in nearly every aspect of restaurant operations. The importance of your POS data. Your Point of Sale (POS) system used to be just a tool to process transactions. Your Point of Sale (POS) system used to be just a tool to process transactions.

POS 97

POS Point of Sale Inventory Information 97

Qu

APRIL 8, 2025

Fast Casual brands lead in digital adoption, with 1 in 10 reporting over 50% digital sales, while QSRs rely heavily on drive-thru operations. Unified technology platforms are essential for achieving operating efficiencies, winning back guests, and boosting loyalty. Don’t just survive thrive!

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2025 Operations Fast Casual Loyalty Program 52

Restaurant Technology Guys

APRIL 26, 2023

We are excited to announce that the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast and blog are now on YouTube! Restaurant Technology Guys – YouTube Our YouTube channel will feature interviews, demos, tips, and best practices on online ordering, delivery, loyalty programs, POS systems, inventory management, marketing, and more.

Technology 133

Technology Loyalty Program Demo Online Ordering 133

Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As the competition grows ever fiercer and restaurant owners are tasked with boosting efficiency to keep up, technology plays an increasingly important role in operations. These systems replace traditional methods like receipt printers and handwritten orders, and are used by restaurant owners all over to streamline kitchen operations.

POS 174

POS Waste Customer Service Customer Experience 174

Focus POS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In a hospitality environment, restaurant wait times are always a top concern for restaurant operators and customers alike. Restaurant technology has thankfully kept up with the demand for shorter wait times, and there are many options available that can integrate with your POS and help you increase speed of service.

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POS Customer Service Technology Training 162

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In full-service restaurants, many POS or reservation systems can also help collect guest data for you. It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A GrubHub report in January 2022 suggested that 41% of independent restaurants are operating virtual brands, with a more significant percentage taking the plunge as the fueling niche grows, especially in the quick-service business. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest restaurant news and blog updates.

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2030 Delivery Customer Service Innovation 243

Clover - Restaurants

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A smart approach to splitting checks can elevate the dining experience, streamline restaurant operations , and minimize disputes at checkout. Join us as we dive into what a split check policy entails, why it’s essential, and how Clover’s restaurant POS systems can make this process seamless. What is a restaurant split check policy?

Dietary Restrictions 52

Dietary Restrictions POS Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 52

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

states are forcing non-essential businesses to stop operations. However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. A blog post explaining why you are closed when you expect to reopen is also a good idea.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How you run and track your payroll accounting has a significant impact on restaurant operations. This two-part blog series presents an overall guide to the essentials of payroll accounting for restaurant groups. You receive time in your Point of Sale (POS) system. Tracking time occurs in many different systems.

Employee Relations 148

Employee Relations Cash Management Point of Sale Front of House 148

ChowNow

JULY 10, 2024

Additional details: Share information on your operating hours, and the capacity of your restaurant, sharing information about how many tables you’ll have and how many people you’ll be able to seat. Highlight which platforms you plan to use for online ordering and delivery, order management, and point-of-sale (POS).

Point of Sale 221

Point of Sale Email Marketing License Customer Service 221

Lavu

JULY 22, 2024

Alright, restaurateurs, it’s time to get real about your POS system. The Limitations of Standard POS Systems Let’s face it: those one-size-fits-all POS systems are about as useful as a dull knife in a professional kitchen. We’re talking about restaurant management systems that fit your operation to a tee.

POS 78

POS Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service 78

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 28, 2022

Depending on the POS system the business is using, this can be the main reason why these fees and restrictions exist. Like Apple Pay, consumers can use Google Pay through their Android-operated watches and smartphones. Restaurants can also use app payments as a way to start a loyalty program, as mentioned in our last blog.

Fast Casual 195

Fast Casual Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Loyalty Program 195