7 Shifts

JUNE 24, 2021

For many restaurant owners, growth is the ultimate goal—beyond the second and third locations and into the 50s and 100s. Unless you can multiply yourself, the only way to run an enterprise-level restaurant operation is by leveraging your technology stack. You can't keep up with local labor laws. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector.

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2023 Point of Sale Loyalty Program 2024 492

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

While using credit cards is a convenience for consumers, this form of payment represents a major cost center for restaurants. As restaurants work to recover from the impact of the pandemic, interchange fees or “swipe” fees continue to curb their ability to grow and thrive. According to a PYMNTS survey of 3,250 U.S.

Consumer Goods 449

Consumer Goods Customer Service Restaurant Law Audits 449

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Nearly 6 weeks after the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a reality. billion in grants for restaurants to use to cover everything from payroll to rent. Point of sale report(s), including IRS Form 1099-K. This includes: Restaurants. Food and beverage inventory.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Document Brewery Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome. For restaurants whose footprints did not previously include outdoor areas, this mandate created an opportunity to evolve.

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Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 502

7 Shifts

APRIL 25, 2022

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. Getting value from restaurant business intelligence.

Operations 370

Operations Point of Sale Inventory Restaurant Law 370

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. Sales Tax: Stay on Top of Local Rules Every city and state has its own sales tax quirks. Dont let that be you.

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Point of Sale POS Restaurant Law 2025 138

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

Employee scheduling for your restaurant can be the most stressful part of your job. After tracking sales, calculating inventory, and just trying to keep your head above water, restaurant scheduling can take up a chunk out of your week. Let's take a look at these 11 best practices for restaurant scheduling.

Front of House 370

Front of House Restaurant Law Employee Relations Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

An audit can also be a powerful tool that can help you improve the financial health and profitabilit y of your restaurant. How to Conduct a Successful Restaurant Audit First, take stock of the following areas of your restaurant business: Cleaning and Sanitation It’s difficult to overstate the importance of sanitation for restaurants.

Audits 282

Audits Point of Sale Document Food Safety 282

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Want to improve your restaurants performance? Start by analyzing these Top 7 POS Sales Reports to know where your restaurant is headed. These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction.

POS 78

POS Point of Sale Inventory Cash Management 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” Elo’s Sonal Apte, vice president of retail and hospitality. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As a restaurant operator or owner, youre no stranger to the challenges of running a successful business. From improving customer satisfaction to managing inventory, every day presents a new opportunity to optimize operations. In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system.

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2025 POS Technology Operations 90

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You can disagree, take a stand, make your point, continue to have a unique opinion, but in the end – it is their business. If you are taking inventory on a Sunday night – approach it as if it is the most important task imaginable. Writing a memo? Do it with excellence in mind. Preparing a menu?

2021 486

2021 Point of Sale Take-out Reference 486

7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

This is the restaurant back office in its natural state – but not at all at its finest. Even though the practice of restaurant management continues to move digital, the physical space of your restaurant back office still needs to be organized.

Document 351

Document Restaurant Law Book Point of Sale 351

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

It’s been five years since you opened your first restaurant. One day someone approaches you about buying the right to open one of your restaurants in a nearby city. What does it really mean to franchise your restaurant? Business is great and customers keep coming back for more. It sounds intriguing, but where do you begin?

Franchise 337

Franchise Franchising Document Restaurant Law 337

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. The law This major decision isn’t entirely up to you. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together. With so many responsibilities, running a restaurant can be tricky. What is Restaurant Management?

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Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

EATER

JULY 1, 2021

With very little warning, New York and Pennsylvania have rolled back mandates that made it possible for restaurants and bars to survive the pandemic. But as city and state governments proclaim the pandemic over- ish, some of the loosened liquor laws that helped restaurants turn a profit and remain open are being reversed.

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Restaurant Law Government Back of House Email Marketing 246

ChowNow

JUNE 27, 2024

Running a restaurant and operating a business are two sides of the hospitality coin: the former keeps food hitting tables and the latter makes sure you can do it again tomorrow. In a recent webinar from ChowNow and 7shifts , experts from both sides addressed some quick wins and long-term plays that can help restaurants meet these challenges.

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Webinar Point of Sale Restaurant Law Equipment 221

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? Some businesses choose to calculate labor cost as a percentage of operating costs rather than a percentage of sales.

Management 253

Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. The law changed on April 1. In April and May, California visits were around 2.5

2024 294

2024 Mobile Ordering White Paper Customer Service 294

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. For full-service restaurants now, it’s about government restrictions. An Unpopular Year.

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2021 Fast Casual Fine Dining Point of Sale 423

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Managing payroll manually in restaurants is time-consuming and error-prone. Payroll automation solves these issues by streamlining tasks like tracking hours, distributing tips, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Simplifies compliance with labor laws and tax regulations. Integrates with POS systems for seamless operations.

Tip Distribution 78

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations Cash Management 78

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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License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

My mission is to you the independent restaurant that is trying to thrive and not just survives in today’s ultra-competitive restaurant industry. In restaurants, it’s usually the culinary team that eats up most of your labor budget. It the same concept that we use in restaurant work: full hands in, full hand out!

Food Truck 296

Food Truck Food Tip Distribution Audits 296

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Not long ago, this software ran only on bulky PCs in back offices or slow, awkward point-of-sale (POS) stations tucked along the edges of the dining room. Now, restaurant staff can access everything they need on their smartphones.

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Not long ago, this software ran only on bulky PCs in back offices or slow, awkward point-of-sale (POS) stations tucked along the edges of the dining room. Now, restaurant staff can access everything they need on their smartphones.

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Restaurant technology has revolutionized the way that restaurants are managed - replacing arduous and tedious task management with efficiency, automation, and clarity. In 2022, there aren't many areas in restaurant management that can't be made better with technology. Top Restaurant Management Apps. TouchBistro.

Management 195

Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As a result, the final rule provides clear guidance in this significant area of the law. This edition of MRM News Bites features NLRB, Condado Tacos, JBF, General Mills Convenience & Foodservice, Yelp, WorkJam and Forge, HungryPanda, QikServe and FreedomPay, Tablelist, xtraCHEF, Perk Labs and blixr. NLRB Issues Joint-Employer Ruling.

Mobile Ordering 348

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 348

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features some surveys surrounding Coronavirus and the restaurant industry, the best locations for chefs, online payment fraud and top trends for QSRs. COVID-19 Foot Traffic at QSRs. Some Placer.ai Chick-fil-A led the way with 11.9 percent and 2.9

Mobile Ordering 305

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale POS 305

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Selling a restaurant can be a major decision for many reasons. One of the main reasons is to cut losses due to financial challenges, with 52% of restaurant owners saying high operating and food costs are really cutting into their profits. If restaurants in your area sell at a multiple of 2.5

2024 195

2024 Document Point of Sale Cash Management 195

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. For those new in the payroll field as well as industry veterans, the restaurant industry can come with unique challenges for running payroll. Restaurant payroll follows these accounting cycles.

Restaurant Law 146

Restaurant Law Audits Point of Sale Insurance 146

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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2021 Cash Management Management Management 136