7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. In this guide we won't worry too much about the differences, but in general: A restaurant cost is a one-time expenditure on a material resource like food, liquor, dishes or kitchen equipment.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A form of recruitment that allows individual businesses to really demonstrate what makes them special. Recruitment videos are a great way to stand out from other small businesses hiring staff. Photo by Peter Larsen / Unsplash Put simply, a recruitment video is an ad for your business. What makes your business special?

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Touch Bistro

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Running a restaurant is an expensive business venture, and not every restaurateur can afford to purchase new equipment or kitchen technologies outright. As a result, many turn to restaurant equipment financing to ensure they have the commercial kitchen equipment needed to run a successful business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Have you completed a small business checkup at your restaurant lately? If you are experiencing the opposite: if check sizes and alcohol sales are declining, employee turnover is increasing, and vendors are refusing to deliver without receiving payment in advance, then your business is not thriving, he warned. ”

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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. This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base. Equipment : What equipment will you need?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2024

90 percent of restaurant operators are small businesses, competing for every dollar they earn. These small businesses must be aware of the options they have when it comes to choosing a payment processor to handle these interchange fees and make sure they do not rack up and instead help a restaurant owner keep their doors open.

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Sling

JANUARY 24, 2020

Starting a small business is an exciting prospect. 7 Steps For Starting A Small Business. 7 Steps For Starting A Small Business. One of the best ways to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration when starting a small business is to work in a similar niche for a while. Business development.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 21, 2021

This is particularly true for small restaurant businesses. Moving forward, we will be entering an entirely new world for all businesses. But perhaps the most obviously affected ones are small businesses. Now more than ever, it is vital that we focus on how to future-proof small businesses.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Other possible reasons include wanting to retire or find new business ventures. If your business is priced too high, buyers may overlook it. Moreover, a correct valuation reassures buyers that your business is financially healthy, even with the restaurant costs that come with it.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard. They just can’t survive the pain of lost business for months on end. A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Write a Coffee Shop Business Plan. Sourcing Equipment. This step and research component is the foundation behind your business, and should be taken seriously! Visit them to learn more about what drives their business. Do they serve just coffee or small foods as well? Competition and neighboring businesses.

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Harbor Touch

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

List of the Top 10 Must-Have Kitchen Equipment for Restaurants. With so many different things to keep track of, it can be easy to forget kitchen equipment and appliances that are essential to operating your business. Refrigeration Equipment. Opening a brand new restaurant can be confusing and stressful. Ice Machines.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

My town leaders, bless their hearts, try to figure out ways to strum up cash flow for small businesses. If you are not in the restaurant business, then maybe this sounds reasonable. This is who we are, we are in the service business. A tip of the chef’s toque for the good old college try. We would love that.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you’re new to the restaurant scene or a seasoned veteran in the industry, having the right restaurant equipment list is crucial to your business’s success. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive commercial restaurant equipment list. 24 Essential Pieces of Restaurant Equipment. Let’s get started. Slicers.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. The kitchen was not filled with the most sophisticated equipment and certainly not computerized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

” Society Insurance has been working alongside business owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. When it comes to your expensive equipment, don’t take shortcuts. “FIRE!”

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Foodable

APRIL 4, 2022

Listen to "How to Lower Operating Costs With High Efficiency Equipment | California Instant Rebates Program" on Spreaker. He says, “The instant rebates program is great because it allows you to get those rebates as a discount, and have a lower upfront cost when purchasing high efficiency equipment.”

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Culinary Cues

JULY 22, 2021

Restaurants are open, and customers who have been prisoners of the pandemic are anxiously coming out of their shells and flooding to restaurants that are ill equipped to deal with the surge. Companies like King Arthur Flour couldn’t keep up with the demand for flour and even their baking equipment. In the meantime – here we are.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2023

One challenging aspect of owning a small business is purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment. From greeting customers with a clean glass of ice water to printing the bill, every step of service in the restaurant industry relies on functioning equipment. This is especially true in the food service industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Think of commercial ice equipment like your vehicle. Let’s take a closer look at the total cost of ice equipment ownership. Most business owners believe that the purchase price represents 80% of ice machine ownership costs. Owning ice equipment will also cost you time. Commercial ice machines are the exact same way.

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Equipment Customer Service Small Business Point of Sale 189

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Look around you – identify the companies, businesses, or individuals whom you admire – you know, the ones that seem to win a lot and fit into that category of “successful”. Even more important – these are the companies, businesses, or individuals that seem to enjoy what they are all about. It is your job to SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Though restaurant technology isn't one-size-fits-all, especially for small and medium business (SMB) operations looking to scale efficiently, finding the right solutions can make all the difference between a bustling business with customers lined around the block and a chaotic, disconnected dining experience.

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7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

The COVID-19 health crisis has created a new emphasis on sanitization, health, and social distancing in businesses of all types—and restaurants are no exception. Benefits of keeping equipment maintained Cost-effective and increases equipment longevity - the cost of high degree damage is more expensive than opting for regular maintenance.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

These may be traits that come naturally to the best restaurateurs, but they can also learn some valuable habits to help them efficiently and effectively run a business and meet their goals. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires. An internal study with Society Insurance policyholders who experienced fires found that the majority of fires were due to cooking equipment, costing in excess of $5.4 The Best Offense Is a Defensive Kitchen.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A bar is a profitable business option if you’re looking to enter the food industry. You can also bundle drinks with appetizers or small bites to encourage higher-ticket sales. For example, energy-efficient lighting and equipment can lower your monthly bills, so you can consider upgrading to more energy-efficient options.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable. We all have our particular missions that do not include small talk. Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It’s also a more fiscally responsible approach to business, reducing overheads caused by unnecessary resource consumption. This is one of the most significant areas of inefficiency for any food business. Sustainability is measured by looking at a number of areas throughout a business. Is zero waste achievable?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the hospitality industry, the last thing you want is a phone call from the alarm company at an early morning hour about a fire, break-in or other disaster at your business. Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. If that isn’t possible, then go for alternatives.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Business tax returns (IRS Form 1120 or IRS 1120-S). Note for businesses who opened in 2020: the Applicant's original business model should have contemplated at least 33.00% of gross receipts in onsite sales to the public.). Businesses that have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A business or group with more than 20 locations.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

By finding the right balance, you can avoid these pitfalls and ensure your business stays profitable. Make it part of the protocol to unplug equipment when not in use and fix any leaks promptly. Create a maintenance schedule for each piece of equipment to keep everything in top condition.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kitchens as Energy Hogs Commercial kitchens use anywhere from two to 10 times more energy per square foot than other commercial businesses, Richard Young, the director of Frontier Energy , a national energy consulting firm, told Civil Eats. More Energy Guzzlers Cooking equipment is just one facet of restaurant energy use.

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7 Shifts

JULY 21, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, social distancing, and business closures make it next to impossible to generate pre-coronavirus revenue numbers. From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. And no money means mo' problems.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

A small step, but one that signifies that if we put our heads together there is a way, or many ways, to move beyond, over, or around those challenges. Possible causes: – People have heard how demanding and unforgiving the business can be. – Pay scales are significantly lower than other industries. Why is this the case?

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