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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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Download all the data from your restaurant POS or back-office management platform to get a sense of how your restaurant is operating today. POS Systems Your point of sale is the technological heart of your restaurant and the system which is most mission-critical to your operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Until now, restaurants have primarily focused on customer experience when considering payments technology, but the emergence of new and developing worker payment programs can impact and improve the restaurant worker experience. Here are three key ways restaurants can leverage payments technology to benefit their customers and their workforce.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

You won’t have cash coming in until you open your doors, so you’ll have to depend on your life savings, investments, and loans to get you through your first few weeks or months of business. If your space is worth $1 million, for example, you’ll need $100,000 in cash to lock in the space. You’ll need roughly 10% down on your space.

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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. Use this data to establish clear and specific goals and adjust your strategies as needed.

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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 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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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.

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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 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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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too. Far-and-away the biggest change for the hospitality industry has been the widespread adoption of technology, which has gone from a luxury to a necessity for restaurants to operate. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The management team. Management team. Restaurant technology. Tell investors what technology you plan on using to run your business—and not just the POS (point of sale). You may want to list out: Team Management. Inventory management systems. Task management tools. Manager Log Books.

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7 Shifts

JULY 13, 2023

Restaurant transactions have been moving away from cash and towards electronic forms of payment for years—and that's extending to tips now too. Americans who leave their tips digitally tip nearly 15% more than when they tip with cash. However, more digital tips means less cash passing through the restaurant on a daily basis.

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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. With the ever-changing financial landscape and technology improvements, there are many advancements in payment processing that restaurateurs should be aware of. A perfect example of dual pricing is a gas station.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2021

As new challenges arise and consumers demand change, new technology solutions emerge to help restaurant owners keep up. It's Time to Rethink the POS. Managing all of these moving parts can seem like an impossible task, yet it is imperative that you are up for it. Thankfully, technology has kept up. Benefits of RMS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Employees and restaurant owners are benefiting from automation technology: over half of leaders say that revenue has increased since implementing restaurant’s automation tools. 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.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Mobile POS For Retail. What Is A Mobile POS System For Retail? A mobile point of sale is a system in which POS software is installed on handheld, mobile devices, such as an iPad or Android tablet or smartphone. The device functions as a mobile cash register and terminal to process sales transactions.

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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. Admin: Filling out employment paperwork and receiving access to tools like the employee timekeeping portal, employee email, POS, and security system. Be thorough in your communication.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2020

One trend gaining traction is touchless technology. With hand hygiene becoming a major point of emphasis, this also keeps patrons and staff from exchanging cash, change and cards frequently. As long as your POS platform is up to date, adding mobile pay only requires a software upgrade and compatible smartphones or tablets.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Not long ago, this software ran only on bulky PCs in back offices or slow, awkward point-of-sale (POS) stations tucked along the edges of the dining room. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Not long ago, this software ran only on bulky PCs in back offices or slow, awkward point-of-sale (POS) stations tucked along the edges of the dining room. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices.

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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.

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SpotOn

JULY 1, 2024

This program provides foodservice operators with a growing suite of technology solutions designed to drive traffic, simplify staffing, and modernize operations. Foods and SpotOn will empower US Foods customers with the point-of-sale, labor management , and other technology they need to succeed on their own terms. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. On top of that, outdated or complicated technology can frustrate staff and invite errors when people are in a rush.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s 2020, and your teams are already using technology that improves efficiency and controls business costs. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Recent technology advancements, mobile devices, and the pandemic all shifted the way restaurants need to operate. 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? And, restaurants need to adapt. Role of AI in Back of House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

During the pandemic, restaurants of all kinds embraced new technologies and innovative business models to deliver elevated service, curbside convenience, and a digitized consumer experience. On both fronts, the new technologies that restaurants embraced during the pandemic can help. First-Rate Service. Seven out of 10 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

. “BurgerFi’s position within the rapidly expanding ‘better-burger’ space combined with its technology-driven business model and highly-scalable structure makes it poised for significant shareholder value creation,” said Ophir Sternberg, Chairman & CEO of OPES. Adam Marcus, Managing Director at PSG.?

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The number of customers can be obtained through your point of sale (POS) system or manual tracking. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Transparent communication helps manage their expectations and reduces frustration.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A Point of Sale (POS) system is the core of quick-service restaurants, improving speed, accuracy, and overall efficiency. Why it matters : Restaurants using modern POS systems can cut service times by up to 30 seconds per order and reduce errors, helping boost revenue and customer satisfaction. Ready to set up your POS system?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at how payments technology has evolved over the last few years and became an important ally for restaurants that want to level up their customer experience and their revenue while handling the busiest days of the year. This helps reduce expenses and improves the restaurant’s overall efficiency.

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BNG Point of Sale

MAY 28, 2020

See Why Many Businesses Are Using Mobile POS Systems To Grow Their Business In 2020. Incorporating a mobile point of sale (POS) system into your small business is one of the best ways. What is a mobile POS system and why do I need one? Mobile POS systems do not have to be expensive.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term. Manage cash flow by creating a cash flow forecast. Your total cash flow is your cash inflows (for restaurant. over a certain period of time.

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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.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you’re a bookkeeper, accountant, restaurant owner, or store-level manager, understanding the basics of accounting can pay dividends for your business. Healthy accounting procedures for restaurants can help you manage food and labor costs, understand your profits and losses, and make strategic decisions about expenses and investments.

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