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The only constant in running a restaurant is that everything is always changing, and restaurant owners must learn to go with the flow, adjust and rethink how they do business. One thing we can bank on is that technology is not going anywhere. Technology will improve, there will be new ideas and inventions, but itRead more

We talked about labor costs early last year and gave you a brief overview as to what labor cost is.  Labor cost can dramatically affect your bottom line, so we are back to offer more helpful strategies to help you stay on track in 2023.  If you do not already have procedures in place toRead more

Since the pandemic, there has been a lot of added pressure on the restaurant industry to switch gears and make accommodations for customers and employees.  While we started to see more people choosing to dine-in in 2022, we also saw inflation raise the price of food, beverages and labor keeping restaurants on their toes andRead more

The year is coming to a close, and 2022 has been a great year for new ideas in food service and restaurant technology.  Restaurants have persevered through so many challenges these last few years and are eagerly looking ahead to next year and ways they can use what they have learned to continue serving theirRead more

There is a lot to cover and learn about food safety, and there are so many great resources available for your restaurant to help make the process of staying in compliance more manageable.  Last week, we went over some safety basics, such as hygiene, best practices for handling food and the incredible technology that willRead more

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