7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Additionally, use restaurant scheduling software to match staff levels to customer demand, avoiding overstaffing during slow periods. Having the right schedule ensures you aren’t paying employees to stand around when business is slow. You can easily monitor your food and labor costs as well as profit margin, budget, and sales.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. You can then accept cash payments upon delivery, which is helpful for local restaurants with limited budgets.

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Restaurant Engine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Dedicate part of your budget to a marketing position, and you’ll notice results very quickly. Create a social media marketing strategy, create valuable content and professional photos, and use a scheduling tool to make sure you cover each day. Text messaging is great for announcing specials, events, and even new menu items.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By focusing your ads on local users, you make your marketing budget more effective. Knowing this, you should schedule your ads to run at the most relevant times to reach hungry customers. If you promote a special event or discount, check how many new customers come through your doors because of it.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Schedule shifts smartly Whether you need chefs working in the kitchen or employees waiting tables, mopping the floors, or washing dishes, being sufficiently staffed can help you increase your restaurant revenue. Choose one that can assist you in scheduling your employees' shifts in minutes and is seamlessly integrated with your POS system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Rising Consumer Expectations : Recession fears will cause many consumers to be more discerning with their food and beverage budget, and bar and restaurant owners will continue to battle over wallet share. Workers will access apps to take a shift or two rather than working a consistent schedule.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items. It's an active marketing tool.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 18, 2023

In addition, it integrates seamlessly with your current restaurant information system (such as your budgeting and employee management solutions). Several restaurants use it to stay connected with their customers and tell them about the latest news, special events, promotional offers, and discounts. for managing phone calls, .

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Les Roches

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Their responsibilities include organizing activities, social events, and announce­ments while coordinating with various departme­nt heads to ensure smooth ope­rations on the cruise ship. Being a cruise director is more­ than just hosting special events and cocktail parties on board.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They manage staff schedules, handle customer inquiries or concerns, and contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere. Staffing Strategies Proper placing and scheduling of staff is important. According to that, you should schedule your staff and keep a balance between full-time and part-time employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Another 25 percent said they were investing in special events and one-off promotions, and 24 percent said they were prioritizing takeout and delivery operations. With that table being open, food has been ordered, prep has begun, and staff have been scheduled.” It is dead money.

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Synergy Suite

MAY 24, 2024

External factors include seasonal trends, special events, and market dynamics, which play a significant role in the accuracy of restaurant sales forecasts. Special events, such as weddings, graduations, or the Super Bowl, can bring people to restaurants and cause spikes in demand (especially if a venue is close to the restaurant).

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Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

You can use the customer report for various loyalty programs such as points-based loyalty programs, tiered loyalty programs, punch card loyalty programs, discounts and coupons, online and mobile loyalty programs, special event discounts, and feedback and review programs. POS allows you to track every employee and their working hours.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Have a function room to cater to special events and occasions A great restaurant experience goes beyond serving good quality food—you should sell them memories and unique experiences, too. Offering catering services is one low-cost marketing strategy you can take advantage of, even if you're on a tight budget.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Chris Crowley of Duetto notes that real-time sharing of data means that operations teams can better schedule staff and order perishables, while revenue, sales, and marketing can work together to fill any gaps in demand through tailored packages and personalized pricing. Is your hotel a small property with a limited budget?

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Lithos POS

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Email marketing is a budget-friendly way of acquiring and retaining customers, and can be easily managed by anyone, without the need for paid designers or content creators. Timing: Choose the right time to send the email, considering factors like time zone work schedule, and season. Welcome email.

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Synergy Suite

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By delving into data that reveals peak hours, weekdays versus weekends, and seasonal fluctuations, restaurant owners can make informed decisions about labor scheduling, inventory management, and promotional strategies. Drastic revenue fluctuations based on seasons can make it hard to budget effectively.

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