7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%).

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

New Bar Options You'll need to decide on the exact business structure. However, it can be expensive and you may not have as much control over the business. An alternative is to buy an existing bar that is up for sale. This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base.

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants. When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business. Native or first-party delivery doesn't rely on a separate service to take and send out orders. This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. There are few certainties at this time except an understanding that this is not over.

Point of Sale 315

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 315

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants. When you sign up for either the monthly or annual plan, the ChowNow team will build an iPhone app tailored specifically to your business and made available via the iTunes App Store, free for your customers to download and enjoy. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It may seem small to go for a few dollar increases on a check, but as your check average grows, as do your profits. There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. And restaurateurs get great customer reviews and a higher check average. What is suggestive selling?

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

Comparing 7shifts’ internal data of 10,000+ restaurants, restaurants are seeing an average weekly decrease in sales of 50% across the board in North America. So here’s the question a lot of restaurateurs are asking: how do you start drastically cutting expenses to give your business the best chance of recovery?

BOH 368

BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this article, you'll learn how to get a business loan for your restaurant so you can make your dream of starting or growing your restaurant a reality. Create a Restaurant Business Plan. Getting Your Restaurant Business Loan. Before you Begin: Create a Restaurant Business Plan. Getting Your Restaurant Business Loan.

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Document Cash Management Small Business Take-out 393

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. The term can refer to the logistics of any and all tasks in a restaurant, including its finances, its kitchen, its staff, and its service model. Table of Contents.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) avocados in the stock room. You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. Table of Contents.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. Toast employee David Scott Peters said it best: “Think about it: you are paying rent and utilities whether you are generating sales or not. (.) Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January?

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2020

It seems that we have reached a point where acceptable casualties is a consideration in so many decisions. Let’s take restaurants as an example – one might assume that these businesses are a luxury since cooking at home is always a logical alternative. Throughout history – restaurants have been integral to civilized communities.

Travel 380

Travel Small Business Point of Sale Back of House 380

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I am optimistic in the ability of the restaurant business to recover and shine, to bring people together once again, to return to a position of central to the life of neighborhoods, and optimistic that this business of food will provide wonderful careers for cooks, chefs, service staff, bartenders, managers and owners – THIS WILL HAPPEN.

Small Business 373

Small Business Front of House Customer Service Communication 373

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

Operations 370

Operations Book Small Business Communication 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread. So why does it sometimes go wrong?

Cash Management 274

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 274

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. These are your friends and neighbors; they are cornerstone businesses that support local little league teams, charities, and causes that unite the people around you. Do the math.

Pricing 321

Pricing Marketing Insurance Seasonal Menu 321

Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

As a small business owner or manager, you need to speak the language of your industry. That includes general business terms , such as capital, gross, net, and — perhaps most important — profit margin. In business , margins are usually expressed as a percentage. What Is Profit Margin? Profit Margin.

Small Business 145

Small Business Cash Management Customer Service Inventory 145

Culinary Cues

JUNE 3, 2024

Are you serious about cooking, creating, coaching a team, and contributing to the success of a business? Treat everyone as you would want to be treated. [] LISTEN AND HEAR Hear the chef, manager, your peer cooks, the dishwasher, service staff, vendors, and customers. How eager are you to reach that position of chef?

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Uniforms Point of Sale Coaching Small Business 347

SpotOn

JULY 9, 2024

The 2024 Summer G2 Restaurant Grid places SpotOn Restaurant as number 3 out of 27 competitors, demonstrating its superior performance and customer satisfaction. ” - Connor Perry, Tuscano's Italian Kitchen “SpotOn's customer service helpdesk has the ability to connect quickly and resolve any issues that arise.

Point of Sale 115

Point of Sale 2024 Email Marketing POS 115

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

One of the best things to do is to find additional revenue streams to supplement your core food and beverage sales. Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. and 15% of the total bill.

2024 243

2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 243

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. Enter digital tableside ordering.

Technology 225

Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 225

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

Restaurant Chatbots can converse with customers without the need for human labor. C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Why Do Chatbots Play a Role for Restaurant Businesses? It can be difficult to employ a great customer service team.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

I started as an employee and then manager of a quick-service restaurant while I was in school. After graduating, I worked with several brands as a Field Trainer, Business Development Consultant and most recently, Learning and Development Manager.” Before I left the industry I was in Operations Business Development.

Customer Experience 326

Customer Experience Front of House Communication Back of House 326

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. While QR codes are a great tool for contactless service, they have a wide variety of uses, particularly when it comes to marketing.

Social Media 215

Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 215

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Poor restaurant communication equals poor service. There are many working parts between the kitchen and server, and everything needs to be working seamlessly to ensure customer satisfaction. You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Table of Contents.

Communication 430

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. Understand customer cravings and business needs through data. Another way to slice and dice data is to comb through food costs.

Front of House 196

Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 196

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. In the restaurant business, you have more at risk from a ransomware attack than data and the cost of mitigation. It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare.

Operations 240

Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, restaurant owners and leaders can take clear, actionable steps towards understanding and managing their labor cost percentage without taking a toll on employee productivity, customer satisfaction, or their bottom lines. Let’s look at an example: Jimmy’s Pizzeria grosses $300,000 in sales each month. Payroll Taxes.

Management 253

Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

With modern threats proving to be more persistent, severe, and impactful, franchisors and franchisees must work together to protect the brand’s reputation and maintain customer trust. Typically comprised of small business owners, this group may not have dedicated IT resources or the latest security tools.

Email Marketing 205

Email Marketing Small Business Point of Sale Franchise 205

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry.

Loyalty Program 183

Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 183

Culinary Cues

MARCH 16, 2020

The hospitality business, one of the most prevalent industries worldwide, is a business of people, by people, and for people. The hospitality business, one of the most prevalent industries worldwide, is a business of people, by people, and for people. It is to me, and millions of others, an essential business.

Café 360

Café Hotels Certification Point of Sale 360

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the world grapples with the next wave of COVID-19, businesses are confronted with product and labor shortages, a sudden increase in ecommerce and a variety of shifting consumption patterns. Look for an expansion of physical and digital accommodations to support delivery service (like more parking spaces and pickup lockers).

Food Truck 215

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This proves that any restaurant business owner who wants to survive in this economy should be open to trying unconventional sales strategies to attract customers and continue making a profit. That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing SEO 195

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. It’s my duty to give you an edge that can help you run a more profitable business. One thing you have to know up front is that their business is a lot like yours: uber-competitive!

Food Truck 296

Food Truck Food Audits Tip Distribution 296

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature help for small business owners and products for the 'new normal' for restaurants as they reopen. “This new feature helped us keep our doors open and continue serving our customers during the recent downturn,” he said. On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store.

Guest Recovery 215

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 215