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Food safety is probably one of the most important things, that oddly enough, many people don’t really think about too intently. When we visit our favorite restaurants, most of us assume that they have taken all proper precautions to keep our food safe, and for the most part, they do. However, the fact remains thatRead more

The last few years have been taxing on many, and the restaurant industry is no exception.  Between inflation, labor shortages and navigating many new ways of operating, many businesses have felt like they are treading water with no lifeboat insight.  Thankfully, artificial intelligence has continued to make progress in restaurants and it is proving toRead more

Just one month left in 2022, so you want to be sure you are set up to finish strong.  The end of the year is always busy with people shopping and gearing up for the holidays.  Families are getting together, businesses are having parties and large gatherings of friends are happening all around!  Here areRead more

In keeping with the theme of labor shortages, a guide to hiring during the holiday season seemed like a must.  Business at restaurants typically increases this time of year, so you want to be prepared for the customers that will be walking through your doors.  Many of these people could be new customers and youRead more

Last week we talked about the importance of employee retention and ways your restaurant can reduce turnover rates.  While you work to improve your staffing retention, you can also evaluate your back-office software to further help with staffing shortages.  You might be surprised to learn that automation can significantly help your restaurant in many ways,Read more

With the Holidays right around the corner, restaurants are doing their best to retain staff in order to keep up with the influx of people who are sure to be out this time of year. The last thing anyone needs during this holly jolly season is to be short staffed, with disgruntled customers and overworkedRead more

If your restaurant has not already jumped on the accounting and payroll automation train, it’s time to catch up and jump on! There are so many benefits, and we would dare to argue zero setbacks to getting this set up in your restaurant.  Whether you own one location or multiple locations, the benefits are bountiful. Read more

There will always be challenges to running a restaurant.  The pandemic definitely brought new curveballs with it, but there has always been some level of difficulty.  When one is dealing with customer service, inventory, supply chain, shipping, management, maintaining a building and equipment, etc. there is a lot to stay on top of in orderRead more

What makes a restaurant successful?  Is it vision and passion? Maybe having the money to be able to get it started?  Truth be told, there is a lot that goes into running a successful restaurant.  Vision, passion and money are definitely all beneficial components, but there are a few other rules you can follow thatRead more

Consumer’s likes and interests are constantly changing, so we can expect the same to be true when it comes to restaurant trends.  Do diners want takeout or do they prefer to dine-in? Do they like healthier foods or comfort foods? How do customers desire to get their information about your restaurant? The list goes on. Read more