BNG Point of Sale

AUGUST 25, 2020

How much do POS systems cost? If you have ever shopped online before, you know the answer to this question isn’t always clear. What a company lists on their website may not always be accurate, with hidden costs in today’s world of advanced POS systems, it is even more complicated. The cost for these hardware and software systems varies depending on the provider you use, the number of systems offered, and your business’s specific needs.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 24, 2020

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. That’s because, traditionally, they’re boring textbooks full of lifeless legal language and an endless list of do’s and don’ts. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Difficult times in business can never be addressed with complacency. This is the time to double your efforts rather than allow yourself to get caught up in the malaise. There is always opportunity beyond business survival for those who commit to moving forward. William Channing once wrote: “Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 27, 2020

On March 3, Columbus canceled the Arnold Sports Festival, one of the largest events of the year for the city. That was just the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, but at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, it was a clear sign of change and we immediately knew we’d have to adjust our business model. A group of senior staff members met on Thursday, March 12 to discuss how to set up home delivery of beer, and on March 16, one day after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered the closure of restaurants,

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2020

With how the restaurant industry looks right now, from shifting consumer behavior and volatile demand, strategically pricing a menu has never been so complicated, nor so important. It doesn’t help that the costs of running a restaurant are higher than ever. According to an analysis by Buyers Edge Platform, a restaurant supply-chain company in Waltham, MA, restaurants are now spending 38% more just on food costs alone (1).

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Cheetah

AUGUST 28, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes. Covid-19 has caused major disruptions throughout the foodservice industry while simultaneously sparking new restaurant trends. Leading the pack are tech-related revenue streams like online ordering through delivery apps , but futuristic sounding features like AI-outfitted drive-thru’s and robot kitchens are being integrated sooner than we ever expected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Let’s face it: these past several months have been tough on restaurant owners, customers and communities. It’s not just business, though that’s part of it. We sacrificed and stayed apart to keep each other safe as the public health crisis unfolded. And yet we saw even more evidence that for some members of our community, there is no safety.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 26, 2020

If you can increase your Average Repair Order (ARO) you can improve your profits. Auto repair email marketing is a great tool to help you do that. Capitalize on customers that already frequent your shop rather than trying to attract new customers that may come in for a cheap oil change but never return. One of the most critical indicators of a successful auto shop is the ARO.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 26, 2020

It should come as no surprise when we say that bookkeeping is important for any business. But in the restaurant industry, where invoices can get lost or damaged and vendor credits jotted in paper margins are the norm, balancing the books is a bit more complicated than a regular retail business—to say the least! People like Brian Stubbs recognize that there’s a great need for accountants and bookkeepers to provide a targeted service to the hospitality industry that understands exactly the financi

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EATER

AUGUST 27, 2020

On November 2, Dawn Davis will become Bon Appétit’s editor in chief. | WireImage. Davis is currently a vice president at Simon & Schuster, where she founded 37 Ink, an imprint dedicated to publishing marginalized voices After months of internal chaos, shake-ups, and a reckoning over racism and pay inequality at Bon Appétit , parent company Conde Nast has named Dawn Davis as the food publication’s new editor-in-chief.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Closings and partial re-openings due to COVID-19 have made for difficult times for restaurants, and many businesses have remained closed or are severely impacted even if still open. One major issue is that consumer confidence has been shaken, as patrons wonder if it’s safe to dine indoors, even with social distancing and PPE. In fact, a recent survey from Azurite Consulting found 44 percent of at-risk customers would not go to a restaurant until there is a vaccine, 85 percent wanted to see

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KaTom

AUGUST 25, 2020

Crisp Catering Switches Gears to Deliver Family Meals. Joe Thompson has been in the restaurant industry for 38 years. His story of hard work is one you’ve probably heard before – first he was a dishwasher and then in management, before he and his wife took “the leap of faith” of opening their own place 16 years ago – but his response to the pandemic has been unique.

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Typsy

AUGUST 25, 2020

Hospitality profit margins are notoriously razor-thin, so maximizing your restaurant's profitability is all about finding opportunities to upsell. Wine is a great way to do this - it can be seen as both a staple and a luxury, so you always have a little wiggle room to suggest a more premium product. In today's blog post, guest writer Rebecca Siggers has five great tips for upselling wine in your restaurant, elevating your guests' experience and improving your revenue per table.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 25, 2020

Comprehending your restaurant cash flow is essential to running your restaurant business. Cash flow refers to the amount of cash coming into your restaurant minus the amount of cash going out on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Understanding this basic concept is key to ensuring your financial health during your restaurant recovery. Managing your cash flow is something you must do on an ongoing basis, whether or not your restaurant is experiencing a cash flow problem.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2020

As though an existential crisis of biblical proportions were not enough, if past is prologue, the aftermath of COVID-19 may be as challenging for the restaurant industry as the pandemic itself. If they survive, restaurants and their suppliers stand to face local governments starved for new sources of tax revenue. Regardless of any federal short-term infusions of cash into city halls, city leaders will face structural issues that will have them searching for new avenues to replace money lost duri

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Transact

AUGUST 24, 2020

To keep business performance steady, brands have had to be more innovative, think outside the box, and start procedures that may not have been prioritized prior to COVID-19. According to the Nation’s Restaurant News Top 200 2020 Report, here are the top three processes: • Feature Drive-thrus • Invest heavily in delivery and digital platforms • Develop strong and steady revenue streams outside of dining room sales If your restaurant is interested in incorporating any of the above procedures, you

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Lady Boss Blogger

AUGUST 22, 2020

Every industry has influencers, and we look up to these people to be our trendsetters and advice-givers. Now, more people are making the jump to become an influencer. An influencer is someone who is transparent and loyal on their social media and is willing to endorse certain products for brands. In return, they receive a […]. The post 10 Steps To Become An Influencer In Your Industry appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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EATER

AUGUST 25, 2020

Rawpixel.com /Shutterstock. With sample stands canceled due to COVID-19, emerging food brands have few options to reach shoppers Last year, Daniel Maloney could often be found working a sample table at specialty food markets around New York City. From his side of the table, Maloney would tell shoppers about Sol Cacao , the chocolate company he co-founded with his brothers Dominic and Nicholas.

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Indoor Media

AUGUST 22, 2020

You already flaunt to friends and family on Facebook. How about showing that same zeal by showcasing your auto shop and the services it provides to customers on your Facebook business page? The time spent in creating and engaging with a Facebook business page is well worth it to reach millions of customers. It’s completely FREE with access to features like Page Insights and Publishing tools to help you manage your page.

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Cheetah

AUGUST 24, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes. Imagine not knowing when you’ll have your next meal. During these challenging times, thousands of people are without food security. Cheetah decided to feed the hungry by joining the #foodgiving movement. Our mission has always been to help small business thrive, the cornerstone of every strong community. Since no one can thrive on an empty stomach, Cheetah has stepped up to feed the hungry and help the Bay Area communities that are in need the most.

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 26, 2020

Hurricane Laura is a Category 4 hurricane that will likely be the worst hurricane to hit Beaumont, Lafayette, and other Northwest gulf coast cities in over a century. Coastal restaurants from Texas to Mississippi are closed. “Streets are already underwater in Beaumont,” tweeted one resident with a photo of a local restaurant at 3pm ET. Mamacitas Mexican Restaurant is following official advice and is closed.

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Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 28, 2020

Our president & CEO sat down with James Fripp, chief equity and inclusion officer for Yum! Brands and James Pogue, Ph.D., CEO of JP Enterprises and a leading voice on issues of diversity, inclusion and bias. Together, they held a candid and open conversation on race, social advocacy and important steps to implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives that work and are needed now more than ever.

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EATER

AUGUST 25, 2020

Ken Chan, the executive chef of Taipei’s three-starred Le Palais. | Sam Yeh/Getty Images. New stars were awarded in Taipei, plus the city of Taichung got its own guide On Monday, Michelin released its guide to Taiwan. The highly coveted star ratings were granted to and maintained by 30 restaurants in the country, which has managed to keep COVID-19 cases to a minimum throughout the pandemic.

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Web Diner

AUGUST 26, 2020

Here you are with a question: “How do I improve my Smartphone Food Photography?” We have a few answers, some including motor oil, shaving cream, and cardboard…. Putting dish soap in beer, motor oil and cardboard on pancakes, or shaving cream on a pie does not sound appetizing, but it works. Visually, that is. These are not great ideas if you intend to serve the food – what an understatement!

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Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 27, 2020

“So you’re seeing some chains like Papa John’s and Wingstop, who are setting these record-high numbers. Then, on the other side of that coin, you have full-service restaurants who are struggling, because the majority of full-service restaurants were generating close to 90% of their business inside before COVID-19.” So began my interview today with Danny Klein of Journalistic’s Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Magazine.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

AUGUST 25, 2020

It’s not so long ago that restaurant POS systems were regarded as providing no more than a necessary but essentially tedious back-office function. But the cloud is the future in today’s. The post Restaurant POS Systems: Why the Cloud is the Future appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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The Wine Knitter

AUGUST 25, 2020

There is much to be said about the expressive wines of Alentejo. Over the last year or so, I have reviewed many Alentejo wines and written several stories about this diverse wine region. Photo courtesy of Esporão Today, my attention is directed to the Sustainability Program (WASP, Wines of Alentejo Sustainable Program) and five wines from producers who are active members in this program.

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