Human Error, Meet Automation It’s Sunday night. You’ve got an Excel sheet open, four sticky notes, five text messages from employees asking about their hours, and a sinking feeling in your stomach. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many restaurant managers still rely on Excel to schedule their teams. But here’s the hard truth: Excel isn’tRead more
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Let’s be real: every restaurant has that one manager who still swears by pen-and-paper schedules, sticky notes for inventory, and “gut instinct” labor forecasting. Investor Kevin O’Leary said it best…”if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. Data beats emotion every single time.” We love them. They’ve been around forever, but they’re also unknowinglyRead more
Get Instant Access to Our Free Plate Costing Calculator Do you know exactly how much each dish on your menu costs you to make? If the answer is “kind of” or “not really” — you’re likely leaving money on the table. Why It Matters: Without knowing your true plate cost, it’s almost impossible to: SetRead more
Running a restaurant is a high-speed, high-stakes operation. Between managing staff, monitoring food costs, and ensuring a top-notch guest experience, there’s no time for disconnected systems or clunky data entry. That’s where POS integrations come in—and it’s one of the reasons restaurants trust QSROnline. By integrating directly with your point-of-sale (POS) system, QSROnline automates criticalRead more
Margins in the restaurant industry are notoriously thin — and yet, many operators are bleeding cash in places they don’t even see. If you’re watching food costs spike, labor creep past your goals, or your bottom line mysteriously shrinking, it’s time to stop blaming the economy and start looking inward. Here are five silent profit-killersRead more
In the restaurant business, every penny counts, however, many owners still hesitate when it comes to investing in technology — often citing the upfront cost as a reason to wait. Here’s the reality: doing nothing is far more expensive. If you think tech is costly, just wait until you see how much you’re losing toRead more
Schedule flexibility and how modern tools allow for easy shift swaps or emergency coverage. When you manage a restaurant, you know that even the most carefully planned shift schedule can fall apart with one unexpected text: “Hey, I can’t make it in today.” Whether it’s illness, car trouble, or a family emergency, last-minute call-outs areRead more
Integrating your Point-of-Sale (POS) system with your restaurant management software is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, every second counts. Managing schedules, tracking inventory, and keeping labor costs in check can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools. For restaurant operators using FOCUS POS and pairing it with QSROnline createsRead more
Tips for onboarding and managing part-time or temporary workers using restaurant software. Seasonal staffing can make or break a restaurant during peak periods. Whether you’re ramping up for summer crowds or the holiday rush, part-time workers play a critical role in keeping service running smoothly. However, without the right processes in place, managing a temporaryRead more
Summer brings more than just sunshine—it ushers in peak dining traffic, seasonal menus, and an influx of guests ready to enjoy warm-weather meals. However, the excitement of summer also comes the challenge of managing higher volume, increased staffing needs, and maintaining consistent service across the board. Smart restaurant software can be your strongest ally inRead more
