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Choosing the Best Restaurant Inventory Software: What to Look For

Sculpture Hospitality

APRIL 9, 2024

The restaurant hustle never sleeps, and neither do the challenges that come with it. As a restaurant manager, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of inaccurate inventory , inefficient processes, product waste, and potentially even lower-than-expected profit margins.

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The ABCs of Restaurant Management

Total Food Service

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Managing a restaurant isn’t just about making sure the lights are on, the guests are served and the money makes it to the bank. Restaurant management is one part art, two-parts systems and training. Let’s break down the ABCs of restaurant management. Ongoing training is crucial for long-term success.

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How Can I Streamline Inventory Management?

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. Recipe Costing. Prevent Shortages. ” Reduce Waste.

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Five Ways to Combat Restaurant Manager Burnout

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2022

The majority of restaurant operators expect the restaurant staffing shortage to extend into 2023 or later, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Report. Stress is part of the territory as a restaurant manager. Change Perspectives. What about the career brings joy?

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How To Improve Your Restaurant Inventory Management Strategy

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Controlling a restaurant kitchen’s inventory is a key to proper restaurant management and can help avoid wasting food and space. When it comes to your livelihood, any gaps in inventory are more than mere annoyances — they could be hurting your ability to make a profit. Why Inventory Management Matters.

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Restaurant Inventory Management: Theft & Shrinkage

Wasserstrom

JULY 18, 2023

Managing inventory in the foodservice industry is essential for ensuring profitability. Reducing theft and shrinkage in your restaurant requires systematic planning and the vigilance of a meerkat. However, theft and shrinkage can be a major problem, leading to significant financial losses.

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How to Set up an Inventory-Based Bar or Restaurant Manager Incentive Plan

Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 31, 2020

The manager of your restaurant or bar plays an essential role in the success of your business. They ensure you don’t overspend, that food and beverage inventory is managed properly and they come up with ideas that bring in new revenue streams.

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Four Tactics Restaurant Managers Can Implement Now to Improve Employee Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But instead of relying on their memory, consider creating short, instructional videos – on food safety, sanitation, inventory, etc. The list of ongoing operational tasks for running a restaurant is extremely complex. Some companies harness technology to give employees the knowledge they need from anywhere at any time. #3:

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Restaurant Inventory Management: Forecasting Demand

Wasserstrom

JULY 11, 2023

Inventory management is a critical component of any restaurant’s success. By effectively managing inventory, restaurants can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and boost profits. What Is Forecasting Demand?

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Restaurant Inventory Management Guide

Chef's Deal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Restaurant inventory management is key to a restaurant’s success because proper inventory management boosts kitchen productivity and profitability and prevents food wastage. What is Restaurant Inventory Management?

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Fast Food Restaurant Management – Diving deeper

Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Imagine your restaurant as a complex business where each part, from the kitchen staff to the front-of-house team, plays a crucial role in creating a premium dining experience. Now, think of fast food restaurant management as skilled and efficient ensuring that each element works seamlessly together to produce a better dining experience.

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Choosing kitchen equipment for enhanced operational efficiency

Restobiz

MARCH 27, 2024

Escalating food and beverage inventory costs pose significant operational challenges in the kitchen, exacerbating thin profit margins amidst persistent battles against […] The post Choosing kitchen equipment for enhanced operational efficiency appeared first on Restobiz.

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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Keep an Eye on the Inventory There’s no substitute for taking regular inventory – not just knowing what’s been ordered, but what’s in stock, what condition it’s in, and how long it’s been in the restaurant. Got a few extra gallons of milk about to hit the expiration date?

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Five Restaurant Accounting Tips for Non-Accountants

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2022

We all know that being a restaurant manager is tough. When we think of a restaurant manager, we think of common traits such as a high-energy, service-oriented individual with strong people skills who can stay calm under immense pressure. How to Use Key Metrics for Proper Inventory.

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Kitchen equipment monitoring for enhanced operational efficiency

Restobiz

MARCH 27, 2024

Escalating food and beverage inventory costs pose significant operational challenges in the kitchen, exacerbating thin profit margins amidst persistent battles against […] The post Kitchen equipment monitoring for enhanced operational efficiency appeared first on Restobiz.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Transparency is crucial in restaurant supply chains. Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Another crucial aspect of modern restaurant supply chains is validation.

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Restaurant Management Tips: 5 Effective Ways to Reduce Labor Costs

Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There are a few major costs in any restaurant business, including your equipment, inventory , utilities and your point-of-sale (POS) system. There’s one other cost that absolutely must be managed properly, and that’s labor cost.

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AI Marketing for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2024

How can ChatGPT and other AI platforms be used to help restaurants?

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Ensure Your Inventory Gets Used (Even if You’re Closed!)

Optimum Control

MAY 27, 2021

When you’re unable to open your doors to the public, whether that be due to private events, or renovations, you may be asking yourself “what do I do with all of my inventory?” If you look at your restaurant’s inventory management software, how much of your inventory is simply sitting there unused and going bad?

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Making the Move to Inventory Management Software for Your Restaurant

Optimum Control

JANUARY 20, 2021

Are you currently using spreadsheets or pen and paper for managing your inventory? We know that making the switch to inventory management software for your restaurant can seem daunting, but the benefits make it worth the effort. What can inventory management software do for my restaurant?

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Three Ways IoT’s Physical-Digital-Physical Framework Helps Restaurants Enhance Operational Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high.

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The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This low profit margin can be attributed to the high overhead costs associated with running a restaurant, including rent, labor, food and beverage costs, and utilities, often account for a major chunk of your expenses, making it challenging to increase your restaurant profit margin.

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IoT Is Revolutionizing The Way Restaurants Operate and Manage Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Identify areas of your restaurant that can benefit from IoT technology. Consider cold chain management, quality control, inventory management, and/or any other aspect that can be optimized. IoT connected appliances are low maintenance, allowing restaurant operators to increase efficiency and optimize operations.

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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. What results did you find surprising and why?

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Restaurant Execs Optimistic About AI Impact

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

To gain more insights, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Sambvani. How are restaurants using AI now? Currently, restaurants are leveraging AI in various aspects of their operations, including customer service, marketing, operations management, and data analysis.

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Your 10-Step Guide to Restaurant Marketing

Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 12, 2024

Building a successful business in the restaurant industry involves more than just crafting delicious dishes - it requires a strategic approach to all areas of your business, such as inventory management and restaurant marketing.

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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2024

For example, allowing high-level leadership to use the same POS system used by the waitstaff or inventory management system used by the kitchen staff to make decisions and set goals can ensure more unity across the entire operation. Communication silos are one of the most prominent organizational challenges that restaurants face today.

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Can I Cut Costs Without Customers Noticing?

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. By not standardizing your recipes, you may run out of ingredients more quickly and may need to order more inventory – which can put you over your weekly or monthly food budget.

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Revolutionizing Dining: The Future of AI in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Employees can better understand their tasks and responsibilities with structured restaurant operations. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. As far as food waste is concerned, manual inventory monitoring is usually one of the main culprits.

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What Can I Do to Reduce My Restaurant Supply and Labor Costs?

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. These days, restaurants are on the search for solutions to minimize costs and provide efficiency throughout their operation. Leverage Purchasing Data.

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Strategies for Financial Stability and Efficiency in Restaurant Supply Chains

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2024

Understanding current trends can help an overall approach to strategically aligning with projections for the future of the restaurant logistics and food distribution industries to stay ahead of the competition. Businesses in the restaurant industry heavily rely on customer loyalty to maintain steady cash flow.

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Maximizing Restaurant Profits by Routing Out Hidden Financial Risks: A Technology-Based Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Relieving Short-Staffed Restaurants Consider those short-staffed limited-service restaurants whose employees are hard-pressed to pay full attention to their customers while completing routine tasks like temperature monitoring. © Modern Restaurant Management, 2023. What tasks would benefit from automation?

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Reduce Time Spent on Recruiting

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2022

In a tight labor market, restaurants are struggling, with many reducing hours or even closing due to staff shortages. In a recent poll of restaurant managers and owners, LANDED found that two out of three are spending three or more hours a week on recruiting, and one in six are spending six-plus hours a week.

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MRM on Trend: Coffee Mixology

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

Ever-popular coffee is also proving to be an uber versatile ingredient for restaurants, bars and coffeehouses. More than half of North America’s 50 Best Bars have coffee cocktails on their signature menus, according to bar inventory resource, Backbar. What factors are fueling a renewed interest in coffee cocktails?

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Reporting Best Practices in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

Restaurant owners or managers would rather spend time on other meaningful tasks, such as recruiting and hiring, training chefs, or updating daily specials on the menu. However, new technologies have made restaurant reporting much easier. Keeping tables occupied is crucial for restaurants.

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10 Cash Flow Management Best Practices for Restaurants

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Put new habits into practice with these ten best practices of cash flow management. Every restaurant manager should know these two numbers. Practice Inventory Management Consistent restaurant inventory management can solve many cash flow problems.

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Your 5 Ways to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 15, 2023

As a restaurant owner, you know that running a successful restaurant requires more than just delicious food and great service. You need to manage inventory , streamline operations, and keep your staff organized.

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Pop-Ups Keep The Purple Parrot Spirit Alive

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

John told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "When Oliver also notes another benefit of these pop-ups is a great way to get through wine inventory, as they do wine pairings with the dinner from the stock they had at the original restaurant. "We had a great 33-year run," St.

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Six Trends to Expect from Back of House in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

After adopting better delivery and takeout technology in 2020, restaurants are now turning their tech budgets toward bringing in back of house. Restaurant employees are used to managing their lives on their phones and have increasingly been managing their work on their phones, as well.

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Sweetgreen Opens Automated Kitchen, Billionaire Bee Colony + More

Food + Tech Connect

MAY 22, 2023

Restaurant365 Gobbles Up $135M to Supersize Its Software for the Food Service Industry – TechCrunch The startup develops an all-in-one restaurant management software that covers accounting, analytics, staff and inventory management. It’s currently used in some 40k locations.

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

Another advantage that social distancing has brought to restaurants is all the guest data collected via the restaurant management software. Restaurant owners have learned that such data is a priceless resource for improving customer relationships and, ultimately, increasing profits. Make the Most Out of Data.

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Costa Vida SynergySuite Case Study

Fast Casual

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Costa Vida needed a restaurant management system that gave them easy reporting and faster inventory, while having the capability to handle raw food SKUs that are used in multiple recipes.enter SynergySuite.

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