7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

This guide includes ideas and checklists for everything from keeping your staff healthy to optimizing your ordering platforms. Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ?? Winterize Your Patio Seating ??

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  Think about adding thematic decor, comfortable seating, and even outdoor entertainment to craft an unforgettable dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With KDS screens, staff can monitor orders from almost any location on the premises, which can enhance efficiency and help the bar or lounge serve more customers. Moreover, a KDS helps prep stations focus on one task at a time, while managers can instantly identify which servers need assistance to turn tables or bar seats faster.

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding your audience helps in crafting a menu and ambiance that resonates with them. Enhance Your Online Presence Create a User-Friendly Website In today’s digital age, your website is your storefront. Guests should find menus, contact information, and reservation options without a hitch.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The holiday season is just around the corner. But with these opportunities come unique challenges that can test even the most seasoned teams. This year, set your restaurant up for its most successful holiday season yet with OpenTable. No-shows and last-minute cancellations can significantly impact your revenue.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Restaurant managers also either oversee or directly respond to online reviews. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. But smaller restaurants also have to worry about keeping the budget intact.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. On average, students spend between 1 - 2 hours per day on social media , so be sure you’re posting your promotion online! Create a fixed-price ‘Mix and Match’ menu with soups, salads, and sandwiches for customers to choose from. (If

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The menus place a focus on locally sourced seafood. You can make reservations for small parties online by visiting the restaurant’s website. Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. The Gold Room can seat a fourteen-person dinner for up to 14 or a lounge-style party for thirty guests for private dining.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Diversify ordering offerings Our barbecue concept, Hi Lo BBQ, didn’t hit the sales numbers we projected after the first six months.   Catering company lunches and take-out and delivery orders through Caviar (acquired by DoorDash in 2019) quickly became 20% of our restaurant sales and added an additional 12% in total revenue.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

The pandemic accelerated the rise of contactless solutions like mobile ordering and payment and self-ordering kiosks. Also, a properly optimized website will not only get your business found online, but it will also generate customers and create return business. Community involvement increases brand awareness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. As we head into the holiday season, we expect consumers to return to in-restaurant dining with enthusiasm.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Restaurant marketing strategies combine online and offline techniques to help managers create a strong brand identity, attract new customers, retain old diners, promote their restaurants, and ultimately increase revenue. You can also offer a custom menu for these special occasions, like party-sized pizzas, party platters, and drink towers.

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Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 4, 2022

Corner Kitchen Tupelo Honey Isa’s French Bistro Biscuit Head Jerusalem Garden Cafe Rhubarb Fork Lore Sunny Point Cafe Chestnut Five Points Restaurant Season’s at Highland Lake Another Broken Egg Cafe The Well-Bred Bakery and Cafe at Biltmore Village The Market Place Blue Ridge. Order Online. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! I ordered the Bluefin Tekka Don, bluefin tuna sashimi on a bed of sushi rice, for an entree. Other popular menu items include the spider roll and the Boston roll. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perched on a corner at Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, Olea sits under a beautiful canopy of trees that make the outdoor seating a pleasant experience. Outdoor seating is weather-dependent, though, but some of the structures have infrared heaters to keep you warm. Order Online. Colonia Verde. Make a Reservation.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It gives you a strong online presence when potential customers are searching for nearby restaurants. It allows you to provide a menu link that helps customers immediately connect with your restaurant and make a faster decision. They can visit your website to learn about the menu, order ahead before arriving, or book a table.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Their impressive list of features also includes the ability to make real-time menu and inventory changes and to split bills - a task that often produces splitting headaches - with ease. As online shopping continues to grow, make sure your restaurant is on board by signing up with ChowNow , a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If you don’t have reservations, you’ll end up at the bar, but their bartender crafts some of the finest drinks in the area with seasonal options like honeysuckle and spiced pear. The chefs produce a small and thoughtfully-crafted seasonal menu with numerous innovative small plates. Order Online. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. Most common challenges for US F&B business owners: 1. early bird timeslot.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

All of their American classics get made to order, so you know all of your food will be fresh. Yes, there are seating arrangements which allow you to eat outside to take in the magnificent view of the river. This is a modest and upbeat place with an eclectic menu that features big global flavors. Order Online.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Guests expect full table service from a fine dining restaurant, from a server who walks them through the menu and provides wine recommendations to fresh table settings between courses. Fast food menus are known for their efficiency, with many menu items sharing a simple ingredient list. Here's how they make it happen.

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Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s an all-important metric that influences everything from menu pricing to operational decisions and beyond. Is there a seasonal pattern? Measure the impact of changes: Did that new menu item boost your profits? Consider seasonal ingredients to take advantage of lower costs when certain items are plentiful.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Many people visit the city for seasonal festivals and an excellent culinary scene. The space is casual and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio. Order Online. Curate serves a seasonal menu, but I enjoyed the setas al jerez, mushrooms sautéed with sherry when I visited.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The multi-course menu at al di la Trattoria changes seasonally and uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients. The menu offers some of the most spectacular Mediterranean food in the most beautiful presentation that you’ll encounter. Order Online. Order Online. Sushi Katsuei.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. That said, definitely order guacamole with homemade chips to start! Order Online. Their delicious menu is also economically accessible.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. You might need to re-up the supply in between seatings, so delegate easter egg hunt duties to your host or add it to your servers' sidework duties.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Their raw bar features several oyster varieties, along with other raw shellfish and fish that you can mix and match off their menu. They offer an extensive seafood menu, including an old bay shrimp salad roll and a cast-iron crab cake. With an ever-evolving seasonal menu, it’s hard for me to predict the options you’ll have.

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Clover - Restaurants

AUGUST 16, 2024

Join us as we explore the key restaurant technologies you can integrate into your FSR, including QR code menus , scan-to-order functionality, handheld POS systems , and more, to transform your operations and boost your bottom line. QR code menus are simple yet highly effective.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The restaurant itself has a bit of a rustic look from the outside and as you make your way to the inside you’ll notice the fun and inviting seating arrangements. Simply tell them how many and what kind of taco you want, and they’ll make the tacos fresh to order. Order Online. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Order Online. Another popular menu item is the Grove Pancakes, french style cakes with seasonal fresh fruit, crème Fraiche, local honey, and maple syrup. Order Online. The corned beef hash is delicious and served with hash browns, seasonal fresh fruit, and buttered toast. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The four-course tasting menu is about eighty-five dollars and is a delicious dining option. Story Hill BKC is a casual eatery serving seasonal dishes with weekend brunch and a full bar. The space’s interior is trendy reclaimed wood, and the seating is cozy and inviting. Guests should make a reservation online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to allowing a safer, hands-free payment method, the system has been shown to make the ordering process quicker and more efficient. Creating and optimizing the menu based on US Foods’ exclusive food-costing tools, industry analysis and recipes designed by in-house chefs that focus on both profitability and diner trends.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

It is easy to conclude that, with the growing demand for online food delivery, high real-estate costs, and thinning margins, the small restaurant model will become unviable in a post-Covid-19 world. Ghost kitchens allow restaurants to turn the explosive growth in online food delivery into a business opportunity. And it is exploding.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season. I can’t even begin with menu recommendations for the Belvedere – anything from the ocean is worth ordering in my opinion. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. You can order your wine by the glass or by the bottle here too. Located in Brooklyn, The Four Horsemen provides indoor and outdoor parklet seating, expanding their space to make room for tons of guests.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more. Their friendly staff, affordable menu, and fast service make them a great take-out spot. They also have a Pan Asian menu that includes Thai dishes like Pad Thai, and a spicy Thai sesame peanut sauce bowl. Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

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