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Kitchen Inventory 101: Why Restaurants Fail
The simplest way to minimize waste and control food costs is to manage kitchen inventory. If a poll were taken today asking restaurant kitchen staff what it’s like to take inventory, brace yourself. For the majority of restaurant operators, taking inventory is a tedious and time-consuming task that they’d rather not have to do. The […]
Toast POS to Raise Fees, rOS Plans to Remove Them
In a recent article by reformingretail.com, their writing staff predicted that Toast would raise its POS integration fees. Ultimately, they were right. In the world of cloud-based restaurant management platforms, the writing is on the wall. All those that do not offer a true solution to the POS problem will soon see the consequences. For […]
On-Campus Restaurants: How To Stand Out
Life on-campus is not easy for students. After all, attending classes, working part-time shifts at the local café and finishing homework can leave students drained and looking for a bite to eat. On-campus restaurants need to offer options that are fast, affordable and most of all nearby. As a result, University dining areas often resemble the Food Court you […]
Restaurant Success Files: The REAL Reasons Restaurants fail…
Restaurant success is elusive, and the restaurant industry is enormous, with over 1 million restaurants and bars across the country. According to recent numbers from the National Restaurant Association, they are bringing nearly 800 billion in sales a year. But opening a new restaurant, however, is more challenging than ever before. This is true especially for […]
Cloud-based SaaS vs. Legacy POS – Who Wins in 2019?
Are you confused about cloud, subscription-based software, and how it differs from a legacy POS system? The difference boils down to configuration and customization, and the limitations each system has for each. For owners of a legacy POS system, the stability and familiarity are often hard to let go. For cloud-based POS users, they likely […]
Three Ways to Market your Restaurant this Summer
Summer is finally here, and new restaurant marketing ideas are in-demand! Are you ready to measure what drives the most business to your door? For restaurants that want to drive more reservations, carryout orders, gift card purchases and merchandise sales, you will need more than just free chips and salsa. Have you considered some alternative […]
Online Ordering, What Happens if I Don’t Offer It?
People are tired of driving out to get their favorite things. They don’t’ want to walk around in the mall or be forced to get dressed and drive to eat at their favorite restaurants. Online ordering has become a significant part of the economy thanks to the extended reach of digital ads. As more people […]
Eco-Friendly Restaurant: 5 Ways to Join the Green Movement
McDonalds, KFC, Subway, and Starbucks have all started adding more eco-friendly practices to their restaurants. What’s your restaurants’ Eco-Friendly Score? Having a sustainable restaurant is not only good for the environment but can also help bring in more business and save money. Check out our five tips on how to make your restaurant eco-friendlier. Modern […]
Food Truck to Restaurant: When is the Right Time to Expand?
It’s a decision every food truck owner must face, especially when business is doing well and calls for you to expand into a restaurant start becoming louder. The leap from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar restaurant is a risky endeavor that most food truck owners never make. Those that do, however, need to make […]
Restaurants: New Technology Attracts Younger Staff & Guests
The best service in restaurants typically comes from the server who has been there the longest, or the chef that was there from the start. It’s no secret that the toughest hurdle for small business owners is finding and hiring quality staff members to work in their restaurants long term, based on a new quarterly […]