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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether you run a casual dining spot or a full-service restaurant, we’ll delve into what COGS is, the factors that affect it, as well as how you can calculate and control it. Ingredients and labor take up most of your COGS, but other factors like packaging, portion, and menu also play a role. What is cost of goods sold (COGS)?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue. Let’s say you run a fast-casual restaurant.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Are you new to the Windy City, a seasoned local, or visiting family? If fine dining is not your cup of tea, no worries – Chicago has plenty of casual options. If you have something to celebrate, check out the tasting menu. Either way, Chicago is a diverse city filled with culture, art, and of course, top-notch dining.

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MAY 21, 2024

In its place, we’ve seen an explosion of specialty beverages that serve as enticing add–ons or stand-alone orders. What’s on the Menu? Consider seasonal flavors, cold brew variations, and creative blends to cater to a broader range of preferences.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But while some may predict a future with burger-flipping robots, it’s hard to imagine tech taking the place of a skilled line cook, experienced server, or seasoned marketer. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial. It relieves cashiers and reduces long lines.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But, if you have a playful style that could be embodied by a mascot character, consider developing a fun mascot figurehead to speak directly to your customers from your social media posts, signage, menu, website, and maybe even merchandise. Make it easy to find important things like your menu, location, phone number and hours of operation.

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7 Shifts

JULY 5, 2024

Running a restaurant is not just about serving great food; it’s also about managing finances. The average profit margin of full-service restaurants ranges between 3% and 5%, while their fast-food and casual counterparts’ margins fall between 6% and 9%. Another example is knowing which menu items are most profitable.

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MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Your menu: Part love letter, part manifesto, instructions for use and a bill of goods, all rolled into one. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? After all, these things never take a holiday. Help Employees Understand the Why.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Be sure to try their “Henry IV,” a bacon-wrapped filet mignon, perfectly cooked and served with bearnaise sauce and artichoke hearts. The cowboy-inspired atmosphere, epic menu, and southwestern vibes have kept this restaurant thriving for over fifty years! Seasons 52. Make a Reservation. DeSouza (@seldomseen04).

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, and they have a daily happy hour on weekdays. The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. The service is top-notch as well. Order Online.

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MARCH 8, 2023

If they take the risk of stepping outside their homes, diners look for more than casual, throw-away experiences. Images of a cocktail on a friend’s Instagram feed can be the catalyst for that consumer checking out a restaurant’s Instagram profile and then tapping through to a website to check out the menu.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. By relying on historical sales data, you can get a better grasp on how many of which menu items might be sold in a given day, month, holiday, or season.

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

Whether you want Asian, Italian, or American, and whether you want a fancy, high-end meal or a casual, rowdy meet-up, food in Ann Arbor doesn’t disappoint. Knight’s Steakhouse is a family-friendly, casual dining experience that is accessible to all budgets. Furthermore, the menu is a five or six-course set meal. Frita Batidos.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Attached to a squash club, Upper West Side is unique because the atmosphere is casual and inviting, yet the decor is chic and modern. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! The White Queso and the Shrimp Tostada are absolutely winners in our book for menu items. What to try on the menu?

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MAY 11, 2020

“If you’re a bar, you could serve coffee and pastries during the day to keep different revenue streams open while not having to use the resources of a whole restaurant." Those screens switch to menu boards when the take-out area is sealed off from the dining room.” ” Social Distancing in the Dining Room.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Smart brands are having to be even more creative, such as leveraging the ‘to go bag’ as a communications channel that can be used to communicate brand messages, promote new menu offerings and provide bounce back offers that favor preferred channels such as pick up. Berekk Blackwell, President of Daily Jam.

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MAY 28, 2021

He continued by highlighting areas where the company outperformed the industry in growth and how the organic quick-serve restaurant continues to meet and exceed serving its guests amidst the unique demands of COVID-19. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners. flip'd by IHOP.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

But mixed in with these are decades-old noodle stalls, casual curry shacks, legendary restaurants, and bustling markets — most of which can be reached on foot, a rarity in Thailand. During this time, most of Phuket Town’s restaurants go meat-free, proclaiming the menu change with yellow banners.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Some notable menu options you can choose during the weekend include a veggie hoagie, chicken cutlet sandwich, or a captain’s basket with fried shrimp, fish sticks, and hushpuppies. Morcilla’s menu includes several options for desserts, drinks, and dinner. Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country. Cut and hand-blown glass for old-school charm, a trend that continues to be popular among fine and casual establishments alike. Specialty glassware is not just for upscale venues.

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

You can also find modern fusion Japanese restaurants that incorporate Texas’ southwestern spicy flavors and seasonal vegetables into ramen, sushi rolls, and robata grills. You might expect a minimalistic menu when you see the sleek, sophisticated decor, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Make a Reservation.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Matthew’s Restaurant serves authentic French cuisine in the center of the San Marco district. The dress code is business casual. The Chart House originally began serving creative seafood dishes in the 1960s. Texas de Brazil is an incredible steakhouse that serves traditional Brazilian churrasco cooking. Chart House.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. Geena’s Cucina’s menu features homemade pasta, antipasti, oven-fired main course, and some of the best Neapolitan-style pizza I’ve ever had. Order Online.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

French in Boston styles itself as a brasserie serving ratatouille and trout almondine. Annabelle Brasserie in Houston serves moules au vadouvan, while Chicago’s Bistro Monadnock has moules marinieres. No one is disappointed seeing French onion soup on the menu, says Williams. Some take a more playful approach — at D.W.

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

This casual European restaurant offers duck-fat Belgian fries and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. They also serve a wide selection of beer, cider, wine, and milkshakes. Although small in stature, it’s as lively and casual as the larger restaurants in the area. They also serve Bahn Mi sandwiches for lunch until 4:30PM.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season. I can’t even begin with menu recommendations for the Belvedere – anything from the ocean is worth ordering in my opinion. Bistro Barberet & Bakery.

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MARCH 13, 2020

So while it’s early in the season, open up patio and sidewalk space if you have it. "It’s important to remember that in times of disaster, restaurants have always served as a gathering place for the community," he stressed. " They should consider leaving menus at the table instead of having the server take them.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

For an entree, I ordered the poached salmon in Chambord and served with a Port Wine reduction. I would also recommend trying one of the tasting menus with the wine pairing for a unique culinary experience. In 1966, Anton and Zahie Nijmeh opened the diner to serve family, friends, and the community’s delicious home-cooked meals.

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MAY 16, 2021

Whether you need a sophisticated, refined spot or a casual place to quickly swing by, there’s a spot for it in this town. Hoagie Hut’s menu is very straightforward with plenty of options to choose to suit your taste. Blue Bell Inn serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, so it’s perfect for any time of the day.

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DECEMBER 25, 2021

Located in the Lower East Side, Sanford serves New American fare with a robust wine list. The four-course tasting menu is about eighty-five dollars and is a delicious dining option. Story Hill BKC is a casual eatery serving seasonal dishes with weekend brunch and a full bar. Story Hill BKC. Make a Reservation.

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JANUARY 8, 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. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. The first gusto!

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Scottadito Osteria Toscana offers a casual atmosphere in a sophisticated setting. He utilizes only the freshest local ingredients from the seasonal Greenmarket to create simple, rustic, yet surprising combinations. For seafood lovers, scallops and salmon are also available seasoned with a myriad of American and Middle Eastern herbs.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

The menu at La Strega has selections of pizza, pasta, antipasti, seafood, cured meats, and main entrees for an elaborate multi-course Italian meal. This small, intimate sushi bar offers two-hour time slots to enjoy a long, multi-course menu of sushi made to order. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Sparrow + Wolf.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment. Fast casual will continue to shine as it has since the pandemic generating the highest asking prices in the marketplace. – Lori Bolin, President of BrewLogix.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Corner Kitchen Tupelo Honey Isa’s French Bistro Biscuit Head Jerusalem Garden Cafe Rhubarb Fork Lore Sunny Point Cafe Chestnut Five Points Restaurant Season’s at Highland Lake Another Broken Egg Cafe The Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe at Biltmore Village The Market Place Blue Ridge. Best Brunch in Asheville. Corner Kitchen.

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