Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. And don’t forget a long-time, well-established business management tactic: the employee suggestion box.

Cash Management 508

Cash Management Healthcare Social Media Communication 508

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency. Let us pass on the knowledge and expertise that we have gained in our 100+ years in the insurance business, so you can take a few things off your plate – and gain peace of mind.

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2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 474

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

– Team Bots’ It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? AI and ML are buzzwords and often sound out of reach of an average restaurateur. AI can assist restaurants in optimizing how they manage and operate menus to increase margins. But they have tons of cash to burn on such gimmicks, right?

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 528

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

Owners and managers can struggle with keeping their teams accountable and up the standards they expect. The tone you set from the interview and throughout training will dictate the level of dedication your new hire provides. Restaurant owners and managers spend time out of the kitchen doing paperwork and administrative work.

Cash Management 467

Cash Management Restaurant Law Take-out Training 467

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bigger is less predictable and much more difficult to control and bigger takes cooks and chefs away from what they love to do, what attracted them to the trade in the beginning – to cook from the heart. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost.

Seating 474

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 474

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You also need to be prepared to deal with any challenges that come with taking over an existing business. It's essential to have a well-thought-out business plan before starting a new bar as it will help you secure financing, attract investors, and ensure that your business is successful.

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Truly addressing annoyances guests don’t consciously convey or introducing dishes redefining what they previously considered possible take creativity and guts. Take on Investors Only When Absolute Necessity Calls for It During growth phases, bringing on outside investors can be a tempting path to accelerate expansion plans.

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Leadership Small Business Hospitality Customer Experience 508

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

Hotels 499

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 499

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap. Hiring/staffing ?? Dawn Tyndall, Clean Juice.

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023? They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more.

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Front of House Back of House BOH 2023 428

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Tips are a huge part of restaurant compensation and tip pooling is often so complex it becomes a part-time job worth of work for managers. This makes sure that your team is being tipped out equally, regardless of shift or the type of work they're doing. Equitable wages are also a great way to stand out in a tough hiring market.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Management Management Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some have their feet planted firmly on the ground with a system that is time tested and solid, while others tend to drift in and out of consciousness. I am proud to be a chef and always will be, but a common mistake that restaurateurs make is to turn over the concept and the reputation of their business to that great chef that was just hired.

Cash Management 339

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 339

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

The accounting process will seem less daunting once you understand what you need to do, know, and watch out for. By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Platform-to-Consumer : Where platforms like Uber Eats or Zomato connect customers to restaurants but manage delivery. credit cards, digital wallets, cash on delivery). Admin Panel : Order management system to track and manage orders in real time. Inventory management to keep track of stock levels.

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Delivery Food Loyalty Program Food Order 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. Managers lack the tools to properly schedule employees and plan for shifting consumer demands, and as a result, businesses are paying for redundant overworked labor, or having to manage with inadequate labor due to hiring challenges. However, even if.

2022 474

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 474

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In a sea of restaurants nationwide, yours has stuck out and been successful. Before you take the plunge, we’d recommend taking a practical and systematic approach to expanding your franchise to ensure the process results in a profitable endeavor. On the surface, your franchise may seem like it’s doing fine—maybe even great!

Franchising 368

Franchising Franchise Audits Point of Sale 368

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Find Out Why the Restaurant is for sale. Once you’re ready and funded, here are the steps to take to realize the dream of ownership.

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License Equipment Certification Take-out 444

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Onboarding overview Let new hires know what they can expect from the onboarding process.

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FOH Food Safety BOH Customer Service 307

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. Simply Google “Who Regulates Franchise Compliance In [Your State/City]” to learn who's best to reach out to regarding compliance.

Franchising 370

Franchising Franchise Restaurant Law Document 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Taking the time and energy to create one proves to others (and yourself) that you're serious about the venture. The management team. Check out these successful restaurant ideas. Management team. Explain how your restaurant will stand out in a sea of competition. Your market position and competitive advantage.

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Restaurants can prepare for this disruption by investing in agile technology platforms that connect every restaurant touchpoint to work seamlessly.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp.entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) for $970 million in cash.

Bar 386

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

million Some franchisors even require aspiring franchisees to have hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash on hand, which runs the bill up even more. Corporate typically does all of the marketing and menu engineering , comes up with training processes, and works out deals with suppliers for better food prices.

Franchising 369

Franchising Franchise Restaurant Law 2015 369

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2023

Workers who lack access to basic financial services are subjected to paying expensive fees for things like cashing a check. Out-of-network ATM fees are considerably more. We believe a payroll card should also have a free optional savings account so unbanked workers can take the first step to establish a banking relationship.

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Cash Management Insurance Customer Service Government 406

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? When you give back to the community, the community takes care of you. Here are their responses. Click here for part two.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. Mixed take-out bag.

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2020 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Food Safety 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. The product will be rolled out in phases, with an introductory product available in the North American market in the coming weeks.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 493

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Modern Restaurat Management (MRM) magazine is collaborating with the team at MarketScale on The Main Course , a podcast that aims to explore the intense and competitive modern restaurant industry. "We Barbara Castiglia , MODERATOR – Modern Restaurant Management. The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m.

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. Checklist app automates daily food safety and operational task management as well as regular maintenance and audit procedures. ” The BOHA!

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Table of Contents 5 easy steps to simplify bookkeeping in the restaurant industry Essential accounting and bookkeeping reports for restaurant owners and managers Identifying and reducing controllable costs in the restaurant business Should I outsource restaurant bookkeeping or do it myself?

Cash Management 221

Cash Management Inventory Employee Relations Beverage 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Hiring Crisis Facts. Alignable’s September Hiring Poll shows that the labor shortage many industries have experienced this summer is only getting worse, due to Delta variant surges and inflation. Among beauty shop owners, 59 percent struggled to hire help in July. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees.

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2021 Retail Loyalty Program Online Ordering 447

7 Shifts

JUNE 13, 2024

Every year, we see the same challenges crop up for restaurant operators : hiring and retaining top talent. Instead, it uncovers what restaurant employees need and want today and specific action steps that management can take to improve their team member experience. Here are a few highlights that stood out: 1.

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Cash Management Leadership Training Management 221

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

No matter the size of your restaurant, one truth remains: cash flow is king. Restaurant cash flow management is the lifeblood of your business. Yet, while most small business owners know this truth, many still struggle with basic cash flow definitions, fundamentals, and management strategies that actually maximize benefits.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Management Management Point of Sale 78

EATER

MAY 16, 2024

During the week, her 12-year-old daughter would help out with child care. Kennard has autism, which made it harder for him, as Baptiste puts it, to live out of a suitcase for the weekend, in someone else’s home, even if it was friends or family. If we want to have a diverse workforce, we have to figure out child care.”

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Employee Relations Government Hospitality Take-out 309

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. 38 percent dined out in the last two weeks – up 2 percentage points from the previous issue (two weeks prior).

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2020 Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Food Supply 487

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. “We have a long way to full recovery, but brands can take heart that we are starting from a place of trust and confidence.”

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2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479