7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean? The cost of 86'ing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

With cashless transactions and delivery services becoming the norm, diners are enjoying faster, more streamlined dining journeys. In 2025 and beyond, restaurant executives should be on the lookout for increasing point-of-sale (POS) systems attacks, AI-powered social engineering tactics, and greater supply chain cyber vulnerabilities.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A full 55% of consumers consider takeout and delivery essential to their restaurant experience. Restaurants of today are infused with technology in many new ways, and it’s making a difference. Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. Try 7shifts for free.

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Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. Restaurant Sales Forecasting Method & Techniques. On a macro level, sales forecasting helps a business set growth goals and determine its overall profit and revenue.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

But there's more to it than adding up your inventory bill and comparing it to your sales. And while it can vary by restaurant, your prime costs should hover somewhere around 60 to 65 percent of the total volume of sales. Of all the costs your restaurants generate, your food is one of the largest. Table of Contents What is it?

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Food Seasonal Menu Inventory Pricing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Less than two decades ago, restaurant-quality meal delivery was largely limited to pizza and Chinese takeout. Today, the global food delivery app industry is predicted to reach $320 billion by 2029 — up from $140 billion in 2022. When it comes to delivery, you can take the process into your own hands.

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Customer Experience Delivery Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 197

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When a plan is too wordy, it tends to turn off the reader and can actually prevent them from finishing,” Lauren Fernandez adds that the business plan should be more akin to a sales document, not an A-to-Z tactical roadmap. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. 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. Table of Contents. What does it mean?

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Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. 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.

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are short-term band aid solutions such as takeout, delivery, or even conversion into retail markets where wine inventories and local necessities take over space once occupied by diners, but they are not a replacement for a steady turn of tables. None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic.

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Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 471

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. Now, multiply that single delivery by the 20 or 30 trips taken to make a good profit. In the U.S.,

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Inventory Delivery Management Management 109

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?

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Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Deliverect

AUGUST 31, 2020

Having the right sort of data allows you to plan, shift priorities and make changes on the fly based on cold hard proof of your sales numbers. This is particularly true when you offer eat-in, takeaway, and multiple delivery options as it can be very difficult to know where to prioritize. Start off simple: streamline your menu.

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Delivery Front of House Point of Sale Back of House 146

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.

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2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 243

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Will running a takeout and delivery-only restaurant be profitable, or will the costs outweigh the revenue this opportunity could generate? Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Delivery and curbside pick-up reduced on-site staffing. Inventory stock changed significantly. The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The delivery service trend is expected to continue as consumers have become accustomed to the convenience.

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Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Lavu

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Starting a food delivery business can really make a difference for restaurants or any food business, helping them reach more people and make more money. First, it’s super important to have a smooth and efficient delivery system. By following these tips, restaurants can use food delivery to reach more people and make more money.

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Delivery Online Ordering Food Mobile Ordering 167

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You’re tracking deliveries, making the most of your food budget, and ensuring your staff is prepared to serve customers. However, in between all these tasks, it is critical to devote time and energy into accurate and consistent inventory management. How can you best approach restaurant inventory management?

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Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. As restaurants shuttered across the world due to the pandemic in 2020, deliveries and takeout orders soared.

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Online Ordering Website Management Point of Sale Inventory 196

Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

Technologies such as food delivery, ghost kitchen setups, and automated communications helped scores of restaurants remain business-worthy through the toughest times in recent history. Technology allows businesses to offset labor issues and also achieve contactless delivery. The Importance of Technology in Food Businesses.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 222

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

In 2023, a study carried out in Europe and North America took a much closer look at delivery sustainability. The results demonstrated that online consumers seek delivery services from providers committed to carbon-neutral processes. Now, multiply that single delivery by the 20 or 30 trips taken to make a good profit. In the U.S.,

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Sustainability Delivery Recycling Food 88

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

If you can reduce ticket times in your kitchen, reduce the time it takes to turn a table, and increase delivery without adding more staff. They get a commission based on overall sales for their territory. They basically work for their sales team. A lot of stuff they don’t want you to know!

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Food Truck Food Audits Tip Distribution 296

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Your restaurant profit margin can be influenced by food and inventory trends, your geographic location, the state of the broader economy, and a wide range of other factors. In addition, it’s important to remember that while your profit may be in dollars, your profit margin is your profit expressed as a percentage of sales.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 183

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2021

Online sales, curbside pickup, and delivery skyrocketed as restaurants scrambled to adapt. Inventory software should integrate with your POS, so you have a running theoretical inventory that you can reconcile with actual inventory at whatever cadence you prefer. Labor can similarly benefit from a tech upgrade.

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Guest Recovery Point of Sale Inventory Back of House 189

Deliverect

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

According to a recently published report by the NRA , restaurant sales will grow to $1.2 Restaurants - and businesses like groceries, supermarkets and FMC companies - that want a piece of the action have to think about their takeaway, drive-through and/or delivery strategy.

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Delivery Online Ordering Point of Sale Food 113

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

We're all here for it! Coffee shops can be so much more than a place to grab a cup of joe and a croissant. They are places where friends and family gather, where ideas are formed and spread, and where important work gets done. At their best, they're an essential part of their community—a third place beyond work and the home. Table of Contents.

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License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

Social Hospitality

JULY 15, 2022

Technologies such as food delivery, ghost kitchen setups, and automated communications helped scores of restaurants remain business-worthy through the toughest times in recent history. Technology allows businesses to offset labor issues and also achieve contactless delivery. That’s not all.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Many restaurants invested in technology in 2020 that improved their off-premise capabilities, such as online ordering, delivery partnerships, and menu revisions. The research is pointing toward off prem only continuing to grow in popularity with guests. However, costs are not returning to pre pandemic levels.

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Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Online Ordering 197

Goliath Consulting

JULY 8, 2020

Every bar manager experiences recurring nightmares of that one delivery day. It is the middle of the lunch rush and trucks keep showing up at the loading dock during times the restaurant has deemed inappropriate for deliveries. How often are you counting a detailed inventory? We all know the one.

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Supplies Bar Management Management 156

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Before the use of self-driving passenger vehicles becomes common, it is likely that there will be the use of autonomous delivery vehicles. Within a decade, it could be possible for an individual to approach a drive-through in an autonomous vehicle, order through an AI-powered voice ordering assistant, and eat food that was prepared by robots.

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Food Order Waste Online Ordering Email Marketing 208

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Here’s how: Track Stock in Real-Time : Monitor inventory levels instantly to avoid overstocking or understocking. Forecast Demand : Use sales data to predict future needs and order the right quantities.

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Waste Inventory Food Point of Sale 78

Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Especially in uncertain times, an important factor in decisions about how to operate your restaurant is your break-even point. Essentially, your break-even point is what sales you need for a certain period of time to not lose money, or “break even.” How to Determine If You Should Trim Menu Offerings.

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Point of Sale Delivery Food Order License 158

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

From the expansion of drive-through operations, delivery services and curbside pick-up, to on-lot pop-up restaurants and even satellite locations, restaurants are using technology to survive and, in some cases, thrive in these challenging times. Restaurants Doubling Down on Drive-Thru, Curbside and Delivery.

Operations 185

Operations Point of Sale Customer Service Mobile Ordering 185

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art restaurant POS System, specifically tailored for bars and restaurants, streamlines transactions, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring that business owners can focus on what they do best—serving their patrons. That’s why inventory management is one of the most important features of a good bar POS system.

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 166

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Contactless Ordering, Inside and Out Door Dash, Uber Eats and other third-party delivery services will continue to expand. It’s also become a boost to top-line sales. We now design in specific pick-up areas for these third-party delivery systems. Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well.

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2025 Loyalty Program Waste Compost 189