Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Different restaurant models achieve a break-even or profitability point at varying times. 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. Use creativity to market a restaurant on a limited budget.

Cash Management 474

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Email Marketing 474

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Rapid inclination of restaurateurs to adopt POS software for better management of operations will complement the restaurant POS terminals market by 2027. Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals are steadily replacing the now obsolete cash registers used in restaurants. Booming Fast-Food Restaurant Space.

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POS Marketing Point of Sale Cash Management 448

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

One study found that internal employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of restaurant sales. It’s also more prevalent than some restaurant owners and managers might want to believe. Implement a Point of Sale System. Restaurant theft is expensive. Why is this helpful?

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Point of Sale Kitchen Safety Back of House Inventory 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Not only do businesses rely on an automated Point of Sale to handle a customer’s transaction–both fulfillment and payment– it is often preceded by customers interacting with digital signage, interactive apps, self-serve kiosks, and more. Credit card payments have been outpacing cash transactions for some time now.

Point of Sale 505

Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Cash Management Customer Experience 505

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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Pricing Cash Management Fine Dining Point of Sale 433

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. The Best Restaurant Inventory Management Software. Choose The Right Inventory Management System. The Basics of Restaurant Inventory Management.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

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. Operating a restaurant is not easy. T – Taxes: Pay Them!

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Audits Cash Management Point of Sale Document 470

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Communication is the key to facilitating productive relationships between managers and employees. Keeping your staff in the dark about upper management decisions. Table of Contents. Dangers of Poor Communication.

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Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

But independently owned, more agile operations can out-maneuver big brands by leaning on their point of sale (POS) platforms to increase sales and expand their client bases. Glean data insights to help manage and build your team. Understand customer cravings and business needs through data.

Front of House 490

Front of House Point of Sale POS Online Ordering 490

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. Sweetgreen reported the ability to process as many as 15 percent more sales an hour thanks to its cashless payment system. According to the FDIC, 8.4

Cash Management 423

Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Fast Casual 423

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 486

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. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

Online Ordering 491

Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 491

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.

Cash Management 572

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Small Business 572

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

Your business has many moving parts—from record-keeping to activating sales to loyalty generation. Managing all of these moving parts can seem like an impossible task, yet it is imperative that you are up for it. Your restaurant needs a unified approach that can prepare you for the challenges ahead. Benefits of RMS.

Point of Sale 448

Point of Sale Cash Management Technology Customer Service 448

Embrace the Suck

APRIL 26, 2020

Your sales or guest count for the day are great examples of lagging KPIs: they’ve happened and can’t be changed. By knowing the GCA today, you can train your team to increase sales and thus have an impact on the lagging KPI of sales for that day. What the Hell is a KPI? Think of it like air: you need it to live.

Cash Management 439

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory Bar 439

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). Eat healthier.”

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 516

EATER

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Square’s point-of-sale system is used by millions of small businesses. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images The point-of-sale system has experienced widespread disruptions to multiple services On Thursday, the payment processing company Square experienced a widespread outage.

Cash Management 330

Cash Management Point of Sale 2009 Small Business 330

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2023

Identify pain points and strategize on how to resolve them There are many challenges and opportunities for those in the restaurant sector, but not all of these affect every business in the same way. The more you know about the pain points you’re struggling with—financial or otherwise—the more easily you can fix them.

Cash Management 488

Cash Management Point of Sale Consumer Goods Sourcing 488

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

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. US Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice.

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Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 386

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A quick and simple approach can increase new member sign-ups and encourage returning customers to cash in on earned benefits. For staff, a new customer loyalty program should require little employee training or program management. First, consider adopting a touchless loyalty system. McKinsey & Co. has reported that as U.S.

Loyalty Program 519

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Point of Sale Employee Relations 519

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This kind of volatility is a strong sign that cash flow is tight and the company is having trouble making on-time payments." " Bhalla also told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that outstanding bills have been falling into the past due category for the last 12 months. " TGI Fridays Inc.

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2024 Point of Sale Franchise Franchising 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

After all, no one wants a chef who can’t cook or a cashier who struggles with point-of-sale systems. Both brands take a people-centric approach, intentionally embedding soft skills like communication, teamwork, and resilience into hiring, training, and management practices. Spoiler alert: It’s not hard skills.

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Hiring Cash Management Customer Service Leadership 419

The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience. By integrating it with your other systems, you are able to grow your restaurant and manage your inventory, employees, and sales data with ease.

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POS Cash Management Point of Sale Customer Experience 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

The modern restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system has grown beyond simply handling payments. Feature-rich mobile POS systems have evolved to processing orders, sending tickets to the kitchen, providing detailed reporting and offering thorough inventory and business management. The Evolution of POS.

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POS Cash Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 306

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. 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.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

The right digital partners and platforms can give your restaurant invaluable insights into not only your sales but also into how your competitors are performing and why and when customers are choosing them over your business. Data shows that a large part of the consumer experience has extended beyond the four walls.

Website Management 502

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 502

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

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. It involves tracking massive amounts of real data and industry benchmarks. Sounds complicated?

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Each of those “departments” will require some level of unique kitchen management (sous chef) and specialists to support the uniqueness of function. 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 458

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 458

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

Front of House 528

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 528

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Gone are the days of cash-only transactions. With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals. Data-driven insights via detailed reports and analytics for better insight into sales trends, inventory levels and customer behavior.

Loyalty Program 419

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 419

The Rail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Cost-Cutting Strategies for Restaurants Effective inventory management requires a well-trained, organized team using consistent routines, streamlined processes, accurate par levels, menu cross-utilization, and reliable inventory software to minimize waste and maintain efficiency.

Cash Management 130

Cash Management Loyalty Program Inventory Waste 130

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? Here are their responses. Click here for part two. Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity.

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2020 Online Ordering Customer Experience Point of Sale 450

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

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Third-party delivery.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Restaurant365

APRIL 1, 2020

Tracking and understanding your restaurant’s cash flow is essential, whether business is booming, or times are tough. A healthy, positive cash flow is necessary to pay your bills and grow sales. Monitoring your cash flow is more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak. How to calculate restaurant cash flow.

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Cash Management Management Management Point of Sale 128