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6 Best Restaurant POS Systems Compared

The Eat Restaurant

Point of sales or POS system has always been an integral part of restaurant operations. They help restaurants process payments and monitor restaurant revenue.

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Is Owning a Franchise Worth it? 5 Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time

Sculpture Hospitality

Are you looking for a way to be your own boss, achieve a better work-life balance, and set your own hours? Then owning a franchise might be the best option for you.

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Restaurant AI Is Evolving Rapidly

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence or AI has infiltrated every aspect of our lives and the restaurant industry is no exception. It may seem difficult to imagine the restaurant industry with AI because it focuses on individuality and the human touch, but it is already a reality. We'll look at what artificial intelligence is and how it's being used in three different areas of the restaurant industry: back of the house, front of the house, and marketing.

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FOOD COST IS NOT THE CHEF’S RESPONSIBILITY

Culinary Cues

Now that I have your attention and you are back in your chair, let me explain. The margins are very tight, in fact they are so tight that most business savvy people would wonder why anyone would ever want to own a restaurant. The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and wast

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Value of Restaurant Business Intelligence for Multi-Unit Operators

7 Shifts

Making decisions for your restaurant without business intelligence is like trying to run a sushi restaurant without fish — without it, you aren't going to stay open for very long. It's what separates the restaurants that survive from the restaurants that thrive. Restaurant business intelligence , or BI, “leverages software and services to transform data into actionable insights that inform an organization's strategic and tactical business decisions.

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Alleviate the Strains of the Labor Crunch | CrunchTime!

Crunchtime

Restaurants feeling the strain of “The Great Resignation” are turning to technology for help. A panel of industry leaders at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona discussed how through the use of technology, they are empowering team members and addressing some of the labor challenges the industry is facing today.

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A CHANCE TO BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE

Culinary Cues

This is a direct message to all of those young cooks just starting out, dishwashers, culinary students, and seasoned veterans of the kitchen – you can go as far as you want to go in the food business as long as you are willing to put in the work, build a plan, and stick to the plan. Am I exaggerating? NO! I believe this wholeheartedly, there is no limit to what you can achieve if you believe that you can and invest the energy and time.

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A guide to calibrating your espresso recipes

Perfect Daily Grind

In coffee shops across the world, one of the most common challenges baristas face is ensuring that espresso extraction remains consistent throughout each day. Ultimately, creating repeatable recipes for espresso leads to more consistent-tasting coffee, thereby increasing customer satisfaction. However, in order to extract espresso consistently, baristas must have an in-depth understanding of several extraction variables and how they influence coffee flavour.

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75: Poio, Mexican BBQ

Food Business

Poio is a casual Mexican BBQ place in Kansas City. Chef Carlos Montera is it’s savvy, yet grounded owner. He’s created a menu that works well as a stand alone operation in the heart of Kansas City, and could also become more. This episode is a chance to explore whether to or whether not to count on investors, and why. Chef Carlos is honest in his conversation, and his words are what a young start up owner wants to know.

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How to Manage the Mother’s Day Rush at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

With May fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s day at your restaurant. As you may know, Mother’s day is one of the busiest days for full-service restaurants, often resulting in huge crowds, long wait times, and an overwhelmed staff. If you aren’t prepared for the huge rush, customers may grow impatient, leave bad reviews, and be reluctant to return in the future.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Is the Future of Restaurants Grassroots Funded?

EATER

Regulation crowdfunding allows people to directly lend to businesses they want to see grow — and earn profits from having done so When Reesa Kashuk was ready to take the next step toward growing her Bay Area bagel business, she knew that she’d need to raise some money. A former account manager at an advertising agency, Kashuk started making bagels under the moniker Poppy in 2018, but only pivoted careers during the pandemic.

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Exploring Colombia’s indigenous coffee-producing communities

Perfect Daily Grind

Indigenous communities are some of the most underrepresented and overlooked groups in the coffee industry. Yet the indigenous population of Colombia alone is estimated to number around 1.5 million people – representing about 3.4% of the total population. In rural areas, many of these communities depend on the coffee industry for their income. Indigenous peoples’ histories and traditional cultures mean they often have a unique heritage of coffee production unlike other farming communities.

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7 Mother’s day Restaurant Promotion Ideas (Updated 2022)

Bingage

Mother’s day is coming and you must be looking for the best ideas to increase sales on the occasion of mother’s day that you can simply implement. Well, As per a study, 87 million people will dine at a restaurant on mother’s day. This is the best opportunity for the F&B industry to choose the best promotion ideas so that people can choose your restaurant for eating out or food delivery. 7 Mother’s Day Promotion Ideas: To capture mother’s day traffic in your rest

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

Modern Restaurant Management

The concern for eating out is fading, however, almost one-third still have apprehensions about going to a restaurant, according to new research conducted by Provoke Insights provided exclusively to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The survey also found that consumers have altered their dining habits since the start of the pandemic. This includes one-fifth of diners who are overall eating out less.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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This Restaurant’s Menu Shows It’s Not Just One Chef in Charge

EATER

Astrid Riecken for the Washington Post via Getty Images. Dirt Candy is synonymous with chef and owner Amanda Cohen. Now, other chefs behind the scenes will get some of the spotlight. When Dirt Candy, chef Amanda Cohen’s industry-leading vegetarian restaurant in New York City, introduced its spring menu this month, diners found an interesting new addition.

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Are reusable coffee pods a viable option?

Perfect Daily Grind

Around the world, the number of coffee capsule machines in homes and offices has surged over the past couple of decades – with no signs of growth slowing down. According to Statista , the number of people who own single-serve brewing machines in the US increased by 40% in 2020. Europe has the largest share of the global capsule market with 33%, but the Asia-Pacific is forecast to outpace Europe over the next few years.

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Shake Things Up in Your Bar Menu This Cinco De Mayo

Restaurant365

70% of Americans plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Are you ready? History of Cinco de Mayo. There is a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is Mexican Independence Day. But it is actually only commemorating the victory of a single battle; the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large

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The Rise of Vegan Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Veganism is no more a fad. It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale. According to Sentient Media, nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population is vegan and 1.5 million people in the U.K. have turned to veganism. Following veganism is no more confined to the four walls of a house or merely changing everyday diet by adding fruits and vegetables.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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141. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 141 – Christopher Sebes

Restaurant Technology Guys

Join Jeremy and Christopher Sebes where they talk about the history of restaurant technology. Connect with him Christopher Sebes | LinkedIn Christopher Sebes is a widely respected restaurant technology entrepreneur, CEO, Advisor and Board Member. He has dedicated his career to hospitality management and technology. He graduated from Portsmouth University School of Hotel Management in 1975.

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How To Create A Restaurant Employee Evaluation Form (Free Template)

The Eat Restaurant

Your restaurant’s success is highly dependent on your employees. Happy employees are more likely to be motivated and perform better, while unhappy employees are likely to not do their job properly and leave. A strong team brings consistency to your restaurant operations and helps improve performance and revenue.

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Hiring Restaurant Employees: The CFO’s Role in Developing a Strategy

Restaurant365

Restaurant staffing shortages across the industry are impacting operating hours, the customer experience, and your bottom line. Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. As the staffing shortage continues to negatively impact profitability, you as a CFO must play a critical role in your restaurant group’s hiring and retention strategy.

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Happiness. Community. Spreading Generosity through Volunteering

Modern Restaurant Management

While opinions may differ about the best type of sauce and style of barbecue across regions, there is one fact that is indisputable: the spirit of barbecue is about community. It’s about care, gathering, and enjoying the company of those around you. That is why community is a foundational pillar of Sonny’s BBQ and they have made it their mission to give back to those neighborhoods they serve through their ‘Q the Kindness programs.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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The World of Hybrid Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

Over the past few years, restaurants from all over the world have been incorporating different types of technology and new changes. Since COVID-19, restaurants have joined in the trend of contactless payments, contactless ordering systems, ghost kitchens, and now hybrid restaurants. What is a hybrid restaurant? A hybrid restaurant is a mixed-format restaurant and has become increasingly popular over the last few years.

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Case Study: Increasing Online Bookings & Streamlining Restaurant Operations

The Eat Restaurant

Wapalapam is an Indian Ocean Eatery, located on the foothills of the beautiful Le Morne Brabant mountain in Mauritius. Known for its perfect setting and for turning a culinary experience into a memorable occasion, the unique and authentic restaurant was started by the famous Snowboarding World Cup champion, Rok Flander, and his wife, Gabriella in 2016.

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Eater Lands Multiple Nominations for 2022 James Beard Media Awards

EATER

Camilla Sucre. From video to audio to distinguished writing, Eater is recognized across several media categories The James Beard Foundation announced the nominees for the 2022 Media Awards today, and Eater is nominated across multiple categories, from video to feature writing to audio. Eater’s award-winning video team received a nod in the category of Visual Media — Short Form for an in-depth look at salt harvesting in Senegal’s Lake Retba.

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Three Spirited (And Last-Minute) Cinco de Mayo Promotions

Modern Restaurant Management

Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest holidays of the year for bars and restaurants. It’s not on the level of Mother’s Day, Easter or Valentine’s Day, but it’s squarely in the tier below with Father’s Day. Maybe you’re like me and don’t plan ahead super well. Maybe you haven’t thought of any ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at your restaurant.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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How To Manage An Increase In Holiday Requests

Bizimply

Holiday requests can be difficult & finding cover for shifts with less staff can lead to poorer experiences all round. The post How To Manage An Increase In Holiday Requests appeared first on Bizimply.

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Delight Diners This Spring and Summer With 4 Takeout Upsells

ChowNow

Better weather isn’t the only thing to celebrate this time of year! This summer, take the opportunity to drive more sales by meeting diners where they are—outside. . When your restaurant preps for these special occasions, think outside the box and try adding premium upsells. You’ll delight diners while increasing your average order size just by following these ideas for warm-weather upgrades.

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Can This Cultivated Meat Startup Make Lion Meat a Thing?

EATER

A lion is seen at the Izmir Natural Life Park. | Mehmet Emin Menguarslan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. An interview with the founder of Primeval Meats, a company that specializes in reproducing meat from wild animals Yilmaz Bora got the idea for his company, Primeval Foods, while watching an Eater video about Aska, a two-Michelin-starred Nordic restaurant in Brooklyn.

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An Iconic Restaurant Chain Continues to Evolve

Foodable

Listen to "Fast Casual Nation - Craig Erlich" on Spreaker. The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. In this episode, Pepe chats with Craig Erlich, President and CEO of Friendly's Restaurants, about Friendly’s Cafe, labor shortages, and technology.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.