You’re Doing It Wrong: Choosing the Right Restaurant Technology

Restaurant operators today have endless opportunities when it comes to technology, including driving sales, increasing profit, workflow automation, and more. But, as the saying goes, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you need …

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Why You Need a Powerful Scheduling Software for Employees
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Restaurant Managers: Are You Empowered to Succeed?

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How (and Why) to Track Daily Sales Reporting

Success in the restaurant landscape hinges on your ability to calculate your concept’s sales at both the micro and the macro level. The macro is obvious. It’s the big, glaring spotlight showing you exactly how …

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Hidden Costs to Power Up Average Restaurant Profits

If three guests leave a third of their salad on the plate, you’ve basically made money on three entrees and thrown away the equivalent of a fourth. Whereas if you reduce the ingredient levels by a third, you can make money on four entrees from the same exact ingredients.

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