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How to Use a POS System in a Restaurant
Management & Operations

How to Use a POS System in a Restaurant

How to Use a POS System in a Restaurant: Getting Started Running a successful restaurant involves juggling many tasks, from managing orders and payments to tracking inventory and labor. Understanding how to use a point-of-sale (POS) system in a restaurant is essential for enhancing efficiency and improving customer service. A...

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It's Data, Not Magic: Every Food-Cost Management Secret Today's Restaurant Owner Needs To Know
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It's Data, Not Magic: Every Food-Cost Management Secret Today's Restaurant Owner Needs To Know

Running a successful restaurant entails juggling various responsibilities, from providing exceptional customer service to maintaining quality in culinary offerings. Among these tasks, managing food costs stands out as a critical challenge faced by restaurant owners. In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of food cost management, offering insights and...

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How to Pass Your Next Restaurant Health Inspection: What to Expect & How To Handle Failure
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How to Pass Your Next Restaurant Health Inspection: What to Expect & How To Handle Failure

Restaurants and bars are subject to periodic surprise health inspections by local authorities. Failing an inspection can have serious consequences, from damaging your reputation to fines and temporary closures. As a restaurant owner or manager, it’s crucial to understand the health code standards, common violations, and proactive steps to ensure...

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How to Start Your First Restaurant: 7 Essential Tips for Success
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How to Start Your First Restaurant: 7 Essential Tips for Success

Opening a restaurant offers many advantages as a small business. The lower startup costs, availability of loans, the ability to create a welcoming space for others and the freedom to work for yourself and be totally in control is certainly attractive to many future business owners. However, running a restaurant...

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Are Animals Allowed in Restaurants? Know Your Rights, Responsibilities and Best Practices Regarding Service Animals for the Disabled
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Are Animals Allowed in Restaurants? Know Your Rights, Responsibilities and Best Practices Regarding Service Animals for the Disabled

As a restaurant owner or manager, you may have encountered situations where patrons attempt to bring animals into your establishment, claiming they are service animals or emotional support animals. However, it’s crucial to understand the legal distinction between these two categories. While the presence of animals in a food service...

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How to Use a POS System in a Restaurant
Management & Operations

How to Use a POS System in a Restaurant

How to Use a POS System in a Restaurant: Getting Started Running a successful restaurant involves juggling many tasks, from managing orders and payments to tracking inventory and labor. Understanding how to use a point-of-sale (POS) system in a restaurant is essential for enhancing efficiency and improving customer service. A...

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Build a Winning Restaurant Team: How to Hire Great Front and Back of House Staff
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Build a Winning Restaurant Team: How to Hire Great Front and Back of House Staff

In today’s highly competitive restaurant industry, having a strong and cohesive staff is paramount to your business’s success. The hiring landscape has evolved significantly, with a greater emphasis on not just technical skills, but also cultural fit, emotional intelligence, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing customer demands and...

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Put An End To The Revolving Door: 7 Proven Strategies Restaurants Can Use To Improve Employee Retention
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Put An End To The Revolving Door: 7 Proven Strategies Restaurants Can Use To Improve Employee Retention

Employee retention is one of the most significant challenges facing the restaurant industry today. With an overall churn rate of 73% in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, restaurants struggle to maintain a stable and experienced workforce. High turnover can have far-reaching consequences, impacting operations, customer service, employee...

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Restaurant Employee Harassment is no joke! Create an Emotionally and Physically Safe Environment for Your Team
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Restaurant Employee Harassment is no joke! Create an Emotionally and Physically Safe Environment for Your Team

As a restaurant owner or manager, one of your top priorities should be fostering a positive, respectful workplace culture. Unfortunately, the restaurant industry has long grappled with pervasive issues of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. These toxic behaviors not only harm employees’ well-being and morale but can also severely impact your...

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The Secret Of Brand Impact: How To Leverage Authentic Marketing As An Independent Restaurant Owner
Marketing & Promotions

The Secret Of Brand Impact: How To Leverage Authentic Marketing As An Independent Restaurant Owner

Whether you’re a seasoned restaurateur looking to revitalize your brand or a newcomer embarking on a new venture, this guide will walk you through the process of creating an authentic, compelling brand that resonates with your target customers. As an independent restaurant owner, your brand is the face and personality...

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Choosing the Right Restaurant Business Structure: A Comprehensive Comparison For Startup Restaurants
Business Planning

Choosing the Right Restaurant Business Structure: A Comprehensive Comparison For Startup Restaurants

When starting a restaurant, one of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make is which legal structure you’ll choose for your business. Your restaurant’s business structure will impact everything from taxes and to personal liability and growth potential. To help you choose the best option, this easy-to-follow...

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Make Your Restaurant Instagram-Worthy: A Guide to Creating Remarkable Dining Experiences
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Make Your Restaurant Instagram-Worthy: A Guide to Creating Remarkable Dining Experiences

In an era where consumers are inundated with dining options, the ability of some restaurants to create unique and remarkable experiences has become a critical differentiator contributing to their success. As social media platforms and online review sites have amplified the impact of word-of-mouth recommendations, delivering an exceptional dining experience...

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Learn Top Restaurant Interior Design Secrets: How to Balance Practicality and Art
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Learn Top Restaurant Interior Design Secrets: How to Balance Practicality and Art

In the hyper-competitive hospitality industry, a restaurant’s front-of-house design is much more than mere aesthetics; it’s a potent tool that can profoundly shape the entire dining experience. From the moment guests cross the threshold, the ambiance, layout, and sensory elements work in synergy to create an immersive environment capable of...

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The Psychology of Effective Design: Best Practices for Print and Online Restaurant Menus
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The Psychology of Effective Design: Best Practices for Print and Online Restaurant Menus

An enticing menu is a powerful marketing tool that can significantly impact your restaurant’s success. In today’s digital age, having both an attractive online menu and a well-designed print menu is crucial. This guide explores psychological principles to help you craft menus that captivate customers across digital and physical formats,...

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