7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Apple | Android 3.

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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.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Apple | Android 3.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

As is the cold weather, giving way to new restrictions and challenges that make it harder for restaurants to do business. Update your restaurant website with changed hours, menus, dining information, and online ordering links. We at 7shifts want to help you thrive through the winter and well into the new year.

Guest Recovery 358

Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

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. So, first step – let’s refer to it as a challenge. Why is this the case?

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

If you’re in the middle of a low period, you compete for the small target audience of customers with all other businesses in the region. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. But, if the most successful hospitality businesses invest more in marketing campaigns.

Hospitality 309

Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 309

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business. These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

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. An alternative is to buy an existing bar that is up for sale.

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The restaurant tech industry is growing, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. All of this (and more!)

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The ideal customer for your business is the one who comes back time and time again. Growing a loyal customer base is a key to growing your business and keeping it profitable year-over-year. Customer retention is one of the most cost-efficient ways to grow your business. 12% would publicly defend your business on social media.

Loyalty Program 370

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Hiring and retaining staff has always been a challenge for businesses in the food industry. High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff. Equip your managers with leadership skills that go beyond simply assigning tasks.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

So, ask the question right now, in this moment, and do so with the understanding that your answer will define your level of success as a cook, chef, manager, server, or restaurateur: Do you want to be great or are you satisfied with good? No detail is too small – it all counts – it is the path to being GREAT. Is this you?

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Website Management Reservations Seating Take-out 388

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

He brought in his teen brother, Larry, to manage their first location in Vincennes, IN. We chatted with Allie Bobe, Owner/Manager, about managing almost 100 employees across five locations and keeping tradition alive while modernizing operations. 7shifts helps Bobe’s managers make schedules more accurate too.

Website Management 195

Website Management Communication Point of Sale 2025 195

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. Some are owned by individuals who have the knowledge and the wisdom of seasoned business people, while others struggle to find a path to survival. Some are very successful, while others are hanging by a thread.

Cash Management 274

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 274

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Small gestures like these will make your service go from good to great. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Make sure your restaurant and its staff are well equipped to combat any sudden challenge they face– no matter how big or small. Recommended Reading: BLOG NAME. Offer add-ons.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

7 Shifts

AUGUST 22, 2024

When managers cannot effectively manage the scheduling availability needs of their staff, they spend too much on labor and eat their own margins or not enough, and sacrifice the customer experience. Because we feel your pain, we built this free staff availability template for restaurant managers to simplify and streamline scheduling.

Online Ordering 370

Online Ordering Customer Service Delivery Food Order 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 29, 2019

They’re wildly popular and highly profitable for your business. A few common tricks to boost popularity of high-profit items are to: Make these items more prominent on your menu, on social media, or on your website. If you feel that removing the dog from your menu would be a bad thing for your business, leave it on there.

Menu 279

Menu Point of Sale Website Management Online Ordering 279

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

Why Do Chatbots Play a Role for Restaurant Businesses? But many small restaurants haven’t yet adopted emerging restaurant technology for customer communication. Faster customer response drives customer engagement and increases business conversion. Messaging and chat apps can play a significant role here.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As the demand for a higher minimum wage continues to grow on a state and a federal level, restaurant owners and managers are understandably paying more attention to their restaurant’s labor cost percentage. Some businesses choose to calculate labor cost as a percentage of operating costs rather than a percentage of sales. Pizza: 31.3%.

Management 253

Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles. Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Claim Your Google My Business Listing. One of the first things to do when you want to improve your online presence locally is to create a Google My Business listing. To do this, nothing could be easier: just go to the Google My Business website and create your account. Your schedule. Your schedule. A description.

SEO 214

SEO Website Management Online Ordering Information 214

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Day-to-day demands – coupled with all of the FOH and BOH duties – can be simply too overwhelming for many small restaurant owners. Growth : Outsourcing digital marketing allows restaurant management to focus on growing their restaurant, not stressing over marketing efforts. Google Rankings and Google My Business.

Marketing 203

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 203

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. When there is a mass awareness of a social issue, people will look at what businesses are doing about the problem. The solution isn't to get rid of takeaway or disposable small wares.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Valentine’s Day is often a busy time for restaurants, but many are now dealing with various challenges amid the pandemic, like no indoor dining or limited capacity as well as more customers opting for carry out. Give Your Website All of the Love. Leverage CRM Tools That Will Make Your Customers Swoon.

Marketing 221

Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

Sling

JANUARY 11, 2024

A brief search online will reveal a long list of time clock software for small businesses. Best time clock software for small businesses Source: getsling.com 1) Sling If you’re looking for time clock software that meets your needs as a business owner or manager, and is easy to use for employees, then look no further than Sling.

Small Business 78

Small Business Tip Distribution Sourcing Website Management 78

Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 28, 2020

However, feedback is at the core of making your business more successful. Here are a few benefits of receiving guest feedback, and how you can generate feedback to boost your business over time. Superior customer experiences inevitably leads to repeat business. Especially now, when travel is affected by the COVID pandemic.

Hospitality 237

Hospitality Hotels Customer Service Customer Experience 237

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Leaders across all business sectors are accomplishing changes in days or weeks that normally would have taken months or years. Those pivots are also reflected in the digital world, in which websites that previously offered little more than a business’s name, address and phone number now have much higher consumer requirements.

Website Management 201

Website Management Loyalty Program Front of House Point of Sale 201

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2020

The business of running a restaurant is no longer limited to exceptional recipes, gorgeous plating, and advertisements. In an age of online ordering, customers demanding Wi-Fi, and the need for websites to dazzle just as much as the food, countering cybercrime has to be a factor in the day-to-day work of restaurant management.

Website Management 212

Website Management Guest Recovery Customer Service POS 212

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

You're constantly required to think on your feet, making quick and informed Decisions to keep your business running smoothly. But we also recognize that many managers are often thrust into these positions with little to no formal training. Here's a small snapshot of what each offers: Scheduling Course. Daily Management Course.

Management 195

Management Management Website Management Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. Devote a Section of Your Website to Catering I find that, usually, customers would rather interact with a well-designed and functional website than have to try to get someone on the phone to discuss catering. And you’re getting them for free!).

Catering 197

Catering Website Management Point of Sale Travel 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

In some ways, you’d be correct: choosing the right partners for your business is very important when it comes to ensuring security. In this article, we'll look at why cybersecurity is important in the restaurant business, and how you can protect yourself from cyber attack. So how can you make sure your business is protected?

Website Management 203

Website Management Retail Small Business Online Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Having a website, learning even a little about search engine optimization (SEO), and filling out your Google My Business (GMB) template should all be something you already have in place. Build and Optimize Your Website. If you do already have a website, you need to ensure it loads quickly and is easy to navigate.

2022 212

2022 Marketing Email Marketing SEO 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Another reason for keeping certain restaurants open for business is that we want to keep our staff employed for as long as possible. In terms of promotions, Mighty Quinn’s is offering 15 percent off of all delivery and takeout orders placed through our website and app. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed. Click here to watch.

Healthcare 214

Healthcare Social Media Online Ordering Website Management 214

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association-managed site also provides a direct connection to the industry’s grassroots engagement platform.

Online Ordering 212

Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service Small Business 212

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Their business grows by word of mouth—one of the best marketing tools in the book.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

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