Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

My business plan laid out my steppingstones: open three artisanal ice cream shops, create synergy, and ride out the cash flow. Tying up all our cash into aging inventory was not going to work for us. Keeping batch sizes manageable helps preserve the artisan feel, preventing the loss of what makes a product special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Events like the Super Bowl bring an influx of cash to establishments of all sizes, some of which might not have the right cash logistics system in place. When managing an influx of cash, there is an increased chance of risks for cash mismanagement. Identify the amount of time you and your staff spend handling cash.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

Last year, one of the first brands to go cashless, Sweetgreen, changed its policy to accept cash at all its locations. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) started accepting cash after Amazon confirmed it would take cash payments in all of its previously cashless Amazon Go stores. To eliminate cash is to eliminate customer choice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It is important to consider if the first location has the cash flow to help financially carry the second location for a period of time if needed. Below are seven tips to improve the cash flow and make the most out of a current location to ensure a steady stream of revenue to serve as a buffer through those first months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By then, he had a well-oiled, cash-flowing operation that he could sell at a premium. First, if you are skimming some cash off the top, you need to stop now. This valuation also assumes you have a single location without the infrastructure to manage or scale multiple units. This required immense effort and dedication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Restaurant owners are being forced to find a way to make it through winter with vastly reduced revenue, and many operators are scrambling to reallocate budgets and manage staffing to survive COVID-19. Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, with an uptick in business comes an influx of cash, especially with higher interest rates motivating consumers to utilize cash versus credit cards. Whether you own and operate a large establishment or a small one, there is always an increased chance of risks for cash management when dealing with more cash.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Upgrade Surveillance and Monitoring Verify that all security cameras are operational and strategically placed to cover entrances, exits, cash registers, and storage areas. Schedule additional staff to manage the flow of patrons and address issues promptly. Their visible presence also reassures customers and employees alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2024

In today’s world, restaurants are always looking for ways to manage transaction fees and optimize profitability. Businesses and restaurants can adopt this pricing model through a point-of-sale (POS) system, presenting both cash and card price. While this may seem fictitious, it’s legal in all 50 states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience. A mobile employee experience has now become table stakes in seamlessly recruiting, onboarding, training and managing staff. Embracing Digital Transformation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Process Payments for Non-Cash Transactions In a digital age, a lot of people use cards instead of cash – but they can't do that if your POS system isn't working. Your delivery management and online ordering will also be impacted. The result is lost revenue and unhappy guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 27, 2024

By the time you manage inventory, staffing, customer demand and narrow profit margins, the last thing you want to think about is the IRS. Restaurants, like other cash-intensive businesses, are a frequently targeted for audits by the IRS. It only takes a few seconds to record transfers of cash received to the petty cash box.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

These platforms utilize point systems and integrations with communications platforms to make it easy for managers and fellow employees to give out kudos. There are two types of bonuses: cash or non-cash. A cash bonus is simply a sum of cash awarded to an employee for superior performance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2020

Nowadays, though, owners and managers unable financially to bring back their full complement of staff are relying on the technology to facilitate almost everything with a food order, except make it. Many kiosk manufacturers don’t offer kiosks with cash options. Here’s how: Augmenting the Workforce.

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Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

To get you started down the KPI Mastery path, let’s start with the basic metrics: Cash Flow. Cash flow is simply the amount of money going in and out of the restaurant. It’s essentially how much cash you have on hand. Cash flow = Cash input - cash output. Allow me to help you manage your KPIs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

Inventory, Ingredient Costs, and Seasonality Inventory management and controlling ingredient costs are critical for any restaurant's profitability. Employing efficient cash management software can help you track expenses and optimize cash flow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

“Cash or card?” Although the average American still carries cash in their wallet and uses it for nearly one-third of transactions, cashless restaurants are on the rise. Some restaurants even offer discounts for cash payment. Reasons to Go Cashless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table. A mobile order app will enable the clients to conduct restaurant management and delivery systems automatically, faster, and completely online with the help of new innovative solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These solutions could help to address other pandemic-related challenges, like ongoing cash management hurdles. This shift led to cash shortages at many restaurants that, despite not having enough cash on hand, continued to pay their tipped workers by cash or check.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed expert Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, for her analysis on what restaurants owners need to understand about inflation. What are best practices for restaurant owners and operators to manage costs right now? How is inflation affecting food prices?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Redefining the Role of the Manager. This issue can be particularly problematic when it comes to retaining restaurant managers, with many feeling under-compensated and overworked. The best managers recognize that they have an ever-changing job and in the current landscape, this has never been more true. Simplicity Is Key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Stop Loss Coverage Is Risk Management. Fully insured or self-insured groups must have a good understanding of their potential risk and the potential cash flow impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Credit card payments have been outpacing cash transactions for some time now. The use of cash continues to fall, down to just 19 percent in 2021, and at the same time, spurred by the pandemic and simultaneous advances, digital payments are on the rise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

But after the coronavirus swept through the nation, touch-free transactions have spiked, likely because we are collectively realizing how easily germs can spread via cash. In fact, 51 percent of Americans are using cash less often and are using some form of contactless payment already. Contactless Receipts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2024

rent) and (v) cash-on-cash return / payback – how long and at what rate will investment in a specific location be returned. Investors are eager to work with founders who prioritize prudent cash management. Within each of these metrics, there is an immense amount of detail to analyze.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

“Owners should be examining the table turns and cash receipts of the business daily and comparing them to expectations for that day of the week and time of year,” Johnston told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Sales in the restaurant business or notoriously volatile,” Johnston said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For small businesses or startups with limited capital, this significant expenditure can strain cash flow and hinder growth opportunities. By opting for a leasing arrangement, businesses can conserve capital by spreading the cost of the ice machine over manageable monthly payments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

These tips for managing aggressive customers can take you from the beginning of a conflict to a peaceful and amicable resolution. Remember, humility is an investment in customer management because they deserve extra personal attention. Learning how to respond to an aggressive customer is a crucial step for any restaurant owner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2023

It takes a lot to become an entrepreneur including learning actively from mistakes, understanding operations, and managing finances. Many entrepreneurs who are new to the business might not consider issues like cash availability, inventory costs, and overhead costs. A business plan is necessary to clarify everything in the beginning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2022

More than just a rental solution, EaaS can turn those big-ticket pieces of equipment restaurants rely on into services fully managed by a third party provider. Without the cash reserves and collateral that lenders want to see, these small businesses are much less likely to secure loans when they need them most. EaaS for Big Business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Cash is dirty; and 4) we will soon launch bundled food delivery, acting as a marketplace for cloud kitchen delivery. We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). Cash is dirty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2022

Traditionally, this has meant that the manager comes out and apologizes to the guest, then offers a discount or a comped meal. Also, as of 2019, up to 35 percent of in-person restaurant purchases were paid for in cash. No one was even eating in restaurants, let alone handing cash or a credit card to a server.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

As the world of hospitality attempts to recover from the impact of Covid-19, maintaining cash flow and slowly building up revenue are key elements to any establishment’s ability to survive. It’s a delicate balance of cash flow and savings on overhead costs that has restaurant owners scrambling for solutions.

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