5 Top MarketMan Competitors and Alternatives (Compared)
The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software […]
Essential Restaurant Reports: Key Insights for Successful Operations
Restaurant reports turn chaotic data into clear, digestible information. They allow you to compare performance across dishes, menus, and locations. Combined with restaurant analytics software, they allow you to uncover insights hidden in the raw data. You can dig into the details and get a high-level overview of performance, efficiency, and profitability. In this article, […]
43 Simple Yet Effective Restaurant Marketing Tips and Examples For Growing Foodservice Operations
Some restaurants immediately thrive in a new location, while others can barely keep their heads above water. At first glance, they look equally good: the food is excellent, the staff friendly, the price right and everything well organised. But while one attracts a large crowd, the other seems to have more staff than guests. If […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Peter Schimpl of L’Osteria, Germany
I’ve listened to Peter’s episode three times in a row, and I’ll probably listen to it again on my way home later today. His talk with Carl on The Food Service Growth Show is basically a template for the digital transformation of multi-site restaurant operations. Peter Schimpl is the VP of Digital & IT at […]
The Comprehensive Guide to Restaurant Back Office Software For Multi-site Operations
Having the best POS system and a constant flow of customers might seem like a sure path to success, but without proper back-of-house management, your restaurants have little chance of making real money. Customers generate revenue, but effective back-of-house operations keep costs in check, ensuring that your restaurants are also profitable in the long term. […]
Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency
When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. The 2024 Square Future of Restaurants report surveyed thousands of restaurant owners and customers across the United States, Canada, and the UK. […]
Mastering Restaurant Metrics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Business Success
Measuring performance is essential for running a successful restaurant business. This is especially true for large-scale foodservice operations and scaling restaurant businesses. In an industry where every detail matters, tracking metrics provides valuable insights into your restaurants’ performance and helps to identify improvement areas. That’s the theory. In theory, it sounds easy. In practice, however, […]
Back of House Restaurant Guide: Integrating FOH and BOH for Seamless Operations
Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team […]
How to Maximise Your Restaurant Profit Margin: 5 Key Strategies
Understanding what influences your restaurant profit margin helps you assess the success of the business and make positive changes. A slight improvement in your net profit makes a huge difference. It’s worth, therefore, investing in improving operations to boost your margin. In this guide, we’ll examine the definitions and calculations for different types of restaurant […]
