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We have learned throughout the years, especially the last 2, that the restaurant industry is forever changing: consumer demands and expectations, revenues, expenses, wait staff, the economy, and countless other factors that affect how you run your restaurant. When coupled with daily managerial tasks, restaurant owners and managers have their hands full and often feelRead more

Are you looking to open up your own restaurant? If so, chances are you’ve asked yourself, “Where do I start?” Owning and operating a restaurant is not an easy task, with about 60% of new restaurants failing within the first three years, however, you can beat the statistics when taking the right precautions. The initialRead more

Creating employee schedules can be a relatively simple task, but many factors come into play when building a cost efficient schedule. Sure, you can scribble some names on a printed spreadsheet, but what business owner doesn’t want at least a little thought put into the scheduling process? A few weeks back we talked about successfulRead more

Every manager brings their own flare and strengths to the table; however, there are some timeless tips everyone can follow when cultivating a successful restaurant. Use a third party. Managing a restaurant is a demanding job to say the least. However, seeking help from someone who specializes in providing expert services can be particularly beneficial.Read more

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