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If you have been out to eat, which you probably have,  you have without a doubt noticed the increased use of technology in the restaurant industry.  From ordering curbside, to scanning a QR code for your menu, you can’t get far without running into some form of technology.  If you are a newer restaurant, termsRead more

There are quick service restaurants that seem to sky rocket to the top.  You know the ones. They grow at a fast pace and customers are drawn in like a magnet to what they have to offer. Everyone is talking about how you need to try it and you begin to see them pop upRead more

Restaurants are constantly looking for ways to cut costs and increase revenue, and thanks to technology, many restaurants are doing just that!  We have covered many ways that back-office software can increase accuracy and efficiency when it comes to managing inventory and food cost as well as labor scheduling, and in turn, it is savingRead more

In this digital age sometimes things can feel very cold and distant, so finding areas to add a touch of personalization can really appeal to customers. Building genuine connections is something people crave, even when it comes to the restaurant they frequent. Not only that, but people want simple, convenient and quick. Having a menuRead more

Staying trendy can be a tall order for restaurants. Keeping up with current technology that best serves their business, knowing the latest marketing strategies that will draw in more customers, and the primary thing that is constantly growing and changing…food trends.  While it might seem impossible to keep up with the ever changing likes andRead more

Every restaurant has the same general goal in mind, and that is to boost profitability.  There are many ways to do this and we have covered many of them over the past few weeks. Today we are going to look at improving table turnover rates, which is basically the time from when a customer isRead more

We have talked about ways to boost profits, but If you want to try a more direct approach, let’s talk about upselling.  Upselling is having your waitstaff inform the customer of more expensive menu items or getting them to add additional items to their current order.  You have probably experienced a server asking you asRead more

Last week we talked about external restaurant fraud, different ways that it can occur and how to handle it when it does.  This week we look at what makes up around 75% of restaurant losses according to the National Restaurant Association, which is internal restaurant fraud. High turnover, large staff with multiple shifts coming andRead more

Between scheduling staff, tracking inventory, accounting and payroll, hiring staff, training staff and the hundreds of other tasks it takes to run a restaurant, you don’t want to forget to take precautions against restaurant fraud.  Fraud can cause a major loss in profits and hurt your business’ reputation.  It  can take place in many differentRead more

When running a restaurant, your bottom line should always be a top priority.  You want to be sure that at the end of the day, you are ahead and out of the red.  Inflation, fluctuating ingredient prices, food shortages and a myriad of other factors might make it seem like an impossible task, but thereRead more