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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

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Prices for real estate, inventory, and labor are rising. Dynamic pricing, for example, is under scrutiny by the state of New York , whose legislators are considering a ban on the technology after a disastrous announcement from Wendy’s incited public outrage earlier this year. Why retain the middleman?

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? A good restaurant manager makes sure that both FOH and BOH teams work together easily by having clear communication channels. How do you manage the restaurant’s budget and control costs?

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

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Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Simplified Menus.

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Restaurant Marketing Has Evolved: Unlock the Preferences of the Modern Customer

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2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. But, according to the same report, about 40 percent of consumers agree that with rising grocery store prices, it’s not necessarily cheaper to eat at home.

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14 Restaurant Management Tools to Make your Business More Efficient

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These kiosks not only created a positive customer service environment but also helped the chain navigate FOH labor shortages in recent years. Inventory management Inventory management software helps you monitor your restaurant’s stock levels. Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste.

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Restaurant Operations Overview: What You Need to Know

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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. All tasks in a restaurant are interconnected.

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How to Drastically Cut Expenses in Your Restaurant (and Stay Profitable During COVID-19)

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Average labor cost percentages Food The food you make is the lifeblood of your operation, but given that it is mostly perishable, it’s easy to reduce costs just by paying closer attention to inventory and calculating the value of what you have on hand. Under this new paradigm you would not need FOH staff and may only need a few BOH staff.

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