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It might not seem like it matters, but studies have shown the layout of a restaurant menu inclines consumers on what to buy. Researchers observed buyers’ eye movements in regards to the menu item they purchased in the end. The results revealed that when higher priced items are placed where consumers see them first, theyRead more

The restaurant industry has taken many hits over the last couple of years. There have been COVID-19 fears leading to fewer dine-in customers, employee shortages, food cost prices have increased and many customers have changed their preference on how they like to dine.  I know it sounds like a lot of doom and gloom, butRead more

Integration is powerful and can offer major benefits for your restaurant.  Better overall company views, higher efficiency, more opportunity for growth and increased profits are just some of the pros to integration! Integrating back office software with your POS system can provide you with greater visibility, allowing you to see a more holistic view ofRead more

It’s no surprise that the key to any successful business is profit.  In order to survive, restaurants need to make money, bottom line. In order to make money, restaurant owners and operators must properly manage their finances, detailing where money is being spent, down to the penny, and where the majority of revenue is originating. Read more

Efficiently scheduling your restaurant staff is not a simple task, and is often the most expensive part of owning a restaurant. Proactive scheduling involves more than simply writing out your employees’ weekly schedules with pen and paper. There should be a great deal of thought and planning from managers, taking into consideration employee availability, businessRead more

You may have noticed the cost of food and labor has soared, peaking in November of 2021.  Data shows limited service restaurant prices are up 7.9% from last year, while full service restaurant prices are up 6%.   Chicken has gone up 36%, while beef has increased a whopping 41% along with so many otherRead more

We live in a fast paced world, even more so in the quick service restaurant industry.  Managers are stretched thin trying to ensure operations run smoothly, employees are taken care of and customers are happy. With so much on their plate, it is imperative to have a system in place that will help managers succeedRead more

Running a restaurant involves a number of expenditures. One of those, the cost of labor, takes up a large chunk of your profits. Labor is considered an operational expense that is essentially inevitable when operating almost any type of business, restaurants included.  However, there are some techniques that make balancing labor costs easier. The followingRead more

Restaurant managers wear a variety of hats throughout the day. From accounting to HR, to customer service and everything in between. Management within restaurants and the retail industry in general will find that they’re managing every aspect of their establishment in order to ensure a cohesive working environment. While the management personnel play a largeRead more

Just when life seemed to be feeling a little “normal”, a new variant of COVID-19 comes storming through. The good news is, restaurants have learned a lot in the last 22 months and should have some protocols in place to be ready to brave this surge.  Let’s look back at some of the best practicesRead more