Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

” noises chirping from veritable command centers of tablets in restaurants throughout the country have become a ubiquitous symphony thanks to the staying power of third-party delivery apps offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility to consumers.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. But when it’s so dead simple to get listed on third-party delivery marketplaces and take orders, why do all the other work to create your own system when you are a time-strapped restaurateur? It will still cost you to run your own delivery.

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 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. But that was the 90s.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

In addition, social media marketing can boost sales and help you grow your brand. Restaurant loyalty programs , when done correctly, can increase repeat sales. This is because many consumers are focused on earning points and receiving free meals. Every stage of the client's journey should be examined. Optimization of NAPs.

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Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

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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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

When profit is measured in more significant profit from fewer sales then I will make a statement that may cause many chefs scratch their heads in disbelief: “Food cost percentage is far less relevant – it’s all about contribution margin.” In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success. SP = $43.33.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

During the pandemic – those operators who have been able to convert their operations to take out, curb side, or delivery using third party providers like GrubHub and Uber Eats have hit the nail on the head. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! Restaurants cannot wait that long, no way, no how – this is the end of the world, as we know it.

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2022 Food Truck Front of House Point of Sale 375

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 367

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JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 Here are a few ideas: Contactless is King While contactless cards, drop off delivery, app-based payments, and QR codes have been around, the pandemic has made them more popular than ever. Embrace Digital Hospitality ??

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2021 Front of House Social Media Mobile Ordering 370

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Delivery & takeout Initially, The Snug followed what many restaurants were doing by implementing their own takeout and delivery service. Zack himself took up the role of delivery driver and spent his evenings driving food orders across the city. San Francisco did this shared spaces program, like a lot of cities.

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Back of House FOH Front of House Point of Sale 284

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better. There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

So, here’s point number one: there is no cache of extra money, and the average restaurant makes just a few pennies profit on the dollar if they do everything right – so those discounts will likely mean that menu items will be sold at a loss just to play along with the promotion and support town efforts.

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Seasonal Menu Café Point of Sale Social Media 446

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

From paper schedules and lineups around the block, to 7shifts and delivery-only doughnuts, it’s safe to say that Beechwood has evolved a lot in recent years—mostly thanks to COVID. A match made in doughnut heaven ?? We opened the store when I was 22 years old. I was fresh out of university. My partner was really into baking. was a pain.

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Operations Book Small Business Communication 370

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

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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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

Rest assured, at some point restaurants will rise up again, clubs and hotels will measure success based on occupancy and food service activity, and the position of “chef” will be center stage in driving sales and measuring profitability. I am the chef” has oftentimes been a statement that points to his or her authority over others.

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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.

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Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 305

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Here are some guidelines to consider implementing before your next shift. Create a sanitization & cleaning checklist ?? Understand cleaning vs sanitizing ??

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this post, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about restaurant sales forecasting - from the reasons why to forecast, to steps on how to create forecasts accurately, to what you should consider when forecasting for your restaurant. Restaurant Sales Forecasting Method & Techniques. Table of Contents.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

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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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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Thrive POS

APRIL 26, 2023

In the fast-paced world of pizza delivery, providing a seamless and efficient ordering experience for customers is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by integrating online ordering with point-of-sale (POS) systems, like Thrive POS. Set Pricing tiers to cover the costs is a snap in Thrive POS.

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Online Ordering POS Delivery Ordering 138

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

Thrive POS

APRIL 6, 2023

Pizza delivery has come a long way since the days of hand-written orders and phone calls. With the advent of online ordering and delivery apps, the industry has seen significant growth and change in recent years. This data can be used to better understand customer preferences, improve order accuracy, and optimize delivery routes.

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POS Innovation Delivery Online Ordering 135

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

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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Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

7 Shifts

APRIL 15, 2020

Some of them have even seen ~90% of their sales coming through drive thrus. The communication should be two-way for the customer to be able to confirm that they are at the pick up point and the food can be dropped. Restaurants with drive thrus have had a smaller decline in revenue compared to the ones that don’t have drive thrus.

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Online Ordering Email Marketing Social Media Food Order 362

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 470

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

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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nearly every restaurant in the United States relies on a Point of Sale (POS) system for the majority of its front-of-house operations. Handle Online Ordering and Delivery Management Payments from guests who have dined at your restaurant or who want to get food to go aren't the only concerns when your POS system isn't working.

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POS Front of House Cash Management Online Ordering 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

As a result, restaurants have turned to third party delivery providers in order to help meet the growing demand for off-premise orders, but these providers are cutting into restaurant’s razor thin profit margins. So how can restaurants avoid these fees? By using loyalty programs as a way to encourage customers to order directly.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale POS Email Marketing 212

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. Wonder has shown a savvy curatorial eye reminiscent of the early days of delivery app Caviar.

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Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 136

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic. On top of that, nearly half of all restaurants offered delivery services during the pandemic. In March 2022 alone, sales for meal delivery services increased six percent year over year, collectively, with 51 percent of U.S.

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Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Besides answering customer inquiries, Chatbots help funnel sales in an efficient manner. Creating data-insight-driven promotions for customers is a great way garner sales and boost the ROI of your marketing efforts.

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Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253