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. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices.

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. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices.

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 166

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. Try 7shifts for Free.

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Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?” With today’s technology, bar and lounge operators can have the best of both worlds. This question often stymies operators eager to increase revenues.

Bar 179

Bar Operations Back of House Front of House 179

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. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts. Table of Contents.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. The bottom line is that when inventory is taken regularly and accurately, your operation's profits could increase by as much as 24% annually.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 24, 2021

Unless you can multiply yourself, the only way to run an enterprise-level restaurant operation is by leveraging your technology stack. With your point-of-sale system as the brain, choosing the right software to manage your inventory and team is essential. Your POS isn't working hard enough. Your POS isn't working hard enough.

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POS Restaurant Law Point of Sale Management 359

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health. That’s where task management software comes in. Task management software maintains historical data of tasks completed.

Management 195

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

When this happens in restaurants, it can harm the feeling of collaboration necessary to achieve peak operational efficiency. Kitchen staff : The kitchen staff is perhaps the most integral part of a restaurant operation to the guest experience — after all, what do people go to a restaurant for if not to eat?

Communication 197

Communication Operations Leadership Employee Relations 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

There’s one question that’s now on the minds of operators everywhere: … Despite these conditions, the expectations placed on restaurant operators are greater than ever. … How can their existing point-of-sale (POS) system and related technologies help to provide a safe environment with secure payments?

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POS Operations Point of Sale Back of House 212

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations. With clearly defined and enforced restaurant operations, restaurants achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. Areas of Operation. Table of Contents.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

MARCH 22, 2021

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are a number of different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews that show you the health of your business. Here are seven restaurant management tools to make you more productive: Restaurant Task Management Software.

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Management Management Book Communication 435

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic continues, restaurants face constant and evolving operational challenges. At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity.

POS 215

POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 215

SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

It doesn’t matter whether you run a restaurant, retail store, or any other type of small business—the point-of-sale (POS) serves as the foundation of your operation. But not all POS systems are equal. At SpotOn, we pride ourselves on providing integrated POS solutions that work the way you work.

POS 98

POS Point of Sale Retail Customer Service 98

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Building an integrated tech stack is essential for independent restaurants that want to streamline operations and improve customer service. Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect.

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A restaurant operations overview report can also give you valuable insights. Also, consider investing in a new POS system.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. By utilising cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies, you can overcome these challenges and enhance your operations. What Is Food and Beverage Management? How Does Food and Beverage Management Work?

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Beverage Operations Management Management 52

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. 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. Let’s get started.

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License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Both restaurant owners and workers want to contribute to the restaurant's operations faster. Ideally, operators want new employees to be deployed in 12 days , while 55% of restaurant employees admitted they want shorter training periods that take only one to two weeks. Let’s say you run a fast-casual restaurant.

Training 195

Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 195

Thrive POS

MAY 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world of pizza delivery, having an advanced POS system is essential for seamless operations and customer satisfaction. An advanced POS system offers a comprehensive solution to elevate your pizza delivery services.

POS 130

POS Delivery Customer Service Customer Experience 130

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. You have stores full of patrons, and no way to collect their money because the POS system has been hijacked by ransomware. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected.

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Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

Chowly

JULY 11, 2024

However, for restaurant operators, another equally important metric is emerging: Return on Time (ROT). This concept highlights the value of time as a finite and precious resource, especially in the hospitality industry where operators are often overwhelmed by various demands.

Operations 105

Operations BOH Customer Service Customer Experience 105

The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience. By integrating it with your other systems, you are able to grow your restaurant and manage your inventory, employees, and sales data with ease. What is Restaurant POS Integration?

POS 52

POS Cash Management Point of Sale Customer Experience 52

SpotOn

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The POS system is a restaurant's command center. It's essential for smooth operations, accurate reporting, and a great guest experience. If you run a restaurant, you know this, so you're probably weighing the many options for POS systems carefully. What does a POS system do?

POS 52

POS Loyalty Program Cash Management Website Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control. Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year.

Food Supply 110

Food Supply Waste Supplies Management 110

Lavu

JULY 22, 2024

Alright, restaurateurs, it’s time to get real about your POS system. In this fast-paced industry, having the right restaurant management tools isn’t just nice – it’s crucial. We’re talking about restaurant management systems that fit your operation to a tee.

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POS Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Solution: Team management software that handles scheduling, time clocking, and payroll in one place. Problem When Avery came back to the business, the restaurant was still operating with manual processes. He could only access reports on the outdated POS when he was physically at the store. It was a nightmare.It

Cash Management 370

Cash Management POS Customer Experience Food Truck 370

Rocket Fuel

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nationwide economic shifts following the pandemic have made it necessary for restaurant owners and operators to find new ways to increase profits, add efficiency, lower costs and stay competitive. Back-of-House (BOH) Systems: BOH platforms offer streamlined inventory management, staff coordination and kitchen operations tracking.

Operations 52

Operations BOH Franchise Franchising 52

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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Operations Management Management Inventory 78

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce a significant leap forward for ChowNow: we’ve acquired Cuboh, a leader in POS integration for restaurants! Cuboh’s impressive technology consolidates multiple online ordering platforms into one easy-to-manage system, and we’re excited to integrate their innovation into the ChowNow family.

POS 88

POS Online Ordering Demo Food Order 88

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Think about it: nine out of 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees, making efficient operations critical for success. By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry.

Loyalty Program 183

Loyalty Program POS Online Ordering Customer Experience 183

ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

An operations plan is a crucial component of your restaurant’s business plan. A well-crafted operations plan not only ensures consistency and quality but also helps you manage resources effectively and achieve long-term success. These objectives should be considered as you build out each component of your operations plan.

Operations 78

Operations Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 78

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52