Running a restaurant can be complicated enough. But now more than ever, restaurant managers and operators need to become data analysts, too—sifting through a plethora of different systems to find…
Food waste is a perennial challenge of restaurant management. In an ideal world, you’d order the perfect amount of ingredients from your suppliers, sell perfectly-portioned meals to your customers, and…
As a business owner, you need to be aware of the effects that labor brings to your bottom line. Most restaurants are striving to increase their revenue in a competitive…
If you’re a restaurant owner or manager, you know the importance of workplace efficiency. Restaurant POS systems provide business owners with a range of industry-specific functions that can improve operations…
Marketing your restaurant in a way that fits your unique brand is key to bringing in customers, and keeping them coming back. Finding unique and simple ways to do that…
Once upon a time, going out to eat was considered a form of entertainment. Today, many customers think it’s a hassle. After all, with apps like Grubhub or DoorDash, they…
A perfect duo does in fact exist — at least in the food service industry. No matter your restaurant concept, equipping your back-of-house (BOH) with a kitchen display system…
How to optimize your menu for delivery Food delivery is big business. The industry’s been growing at a steady pace and is expected to yield a worldwide revenue of US…
Making food and drinks is a dirty business full of hot oil, sticky simple syrup, and perishable produce. Restaurants and bars can get really dirty. Dirty enough that civilians unfamiliar…
Spreading the word about your restaurant through word-of-mouth marketing strategies can only get you so far. After a while, people try different restaurants and yours can quickly fall by the…
Running a restaurant means spending 100% of your time focusing on one metric – the number of customers visiting your restaurant. Between making sure your front-of-house and back-of-house are operating…
A brief overview Here are the eight ways to avoid the most common kitchen toxins that plague restaurants, both large and small. 1. Get your…
When it comes to food and safety laws, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code serves as a robust guide to the best practices…
Your employees are the face of your company and investing in them will improve how people view your business. According to Shift E-Learning, a site dedicated to creating…
Choose the right restaurant booth by considering the type of customer you serve, the décor of your restaurant, and the space you have available. Restaurant booths are available in a…
Choosing the right restaurant point of sale can be a challenge, that’s why we curated the ultimate restaurant POS checklist for quick-service and full service restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs.
The majority of customers will spend up to 25% more for a better restaurant experience, so you want them to have the best time possible at your establishment. Improving customer…
The food delivery industry as a whole is constantly changing at a rapid pace. As a restaurant owner, you need to have an online presence, since it puts your restaurant…
The type of lighting you choose for your restaurant will depend on several factors, including: Energy efficiency Installation costs The atmosphere you want to create Types of lights to…
Reduce your customers’ wait time by understanding their experience from start to finish and taking advantage of new technologies. According to Hospitality Tech, loyal diners…
Today’s restaurants are not the restaurants of even ten years ago. Technology, advances, and the industry itself have all changed dramatically. Here are a selection of the most interesting statistics…
Keeping track of inventory is important. Optimally utilizing the raw materials would help your restaurant manage its resources better, keep the costs down, and become operationally lean. But how do…
With the newest restaurant technology systems, customer data is gathered with every credit card swipe. Restaurant analytics and data for your operations can be found in the…
Trending technologies in the restaurant industry include point of service kiosks, online ordering portals, and computerized maintenance management systems. Technology in the restaurant industry isn’t front and center. That’s reserved…
For the restaurant that’s pushing the boundaries, here are ten different ways that you can use the Internet of Things and sensors in managing your restaurant today Using the…
The right tools to keep track of your restaurant inventory involves point of sale systems, barcode scanners, and electronic records. An average food establishment is estimated to have…
Great food, fast service, and a pleasant ambiance are marks of a successful restaurant, in the eyes of patrons and management. However, restaurant maintenance issues, often hidden, are critical to…
To prolong your equipment’s lifespan, your best bet is to have a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. Initial equipment costs comprise a big chunk of the…
Whether it’s through a maintenance plan or routine warranty work, many restaurants have checkups done on their kitchen equipment. But what can you do in the meantime to keep your…