5 Ways Technology Helps Structurally Reduce Operating Costs in RestaurantsÂ
Margins in the restaurant sector are wafer-thin. That is no news, but a problem that has existed for years. What Ãs new, however, is that affordable new technologies are increasingly tipping the scales towards greater profitability. Restaurateurs that want to strengthen their bottom line must be able to keep costs under control. The trouble is […]
47 Scaling Restaurants In Scandinavia To Keep An Eye On (Because They Are Awesome)
The hottest restaurant scene in Europe right now? Scandinavia. Yes, you heard right. You may not have noticed, but some brilliant restaurant chains and franchises are shaking up the dining culture of the Nordic countries, both with new concepts and by revamping old ones. The level of quality, service and innovation is high. These restaurants […]
Beyond Restaurant POS Reports: Why Your F&B Operation Needs Insights-Rich Analytics to Grow
Restaurant reporting has become a vital tool in an industry that has — for far too long — relied on gut feeling to make business decisions. Today, restaurant operators and F&B managers like you have access to many reports, primarily thanks to advanced POS systems. However, while there are certainly many upsides to this digitalisation, […]
Why Dark Kitchens Are Revolutionizing The Delivery World?
Apicbase partner Rushour aggregates your online orders, allowing you to manage them from a single tablet. In this article, the RusHour team shares their views on the benefits of the so-called “Dark Kitchen” phenomenon. You’ve probably already heard of the Dark Kitchen, haven’t you? Often perceived as a direct competition to “classic” restaurants, these two […]
How To Recruit Great Franchisees For Your Restaurant Business (And Keep Them On Board)Â
You can do many things as a franchisor to improve your chances of building a thriving restaurant franchise. However, the most important thing is to engage with the right franchisees. Even if you’ve ticked all the right boxes and executed every step of the restaurant franchise playbook to perfection, your ability to attract and retain […]
Restaurant Menu Pricing: 9 Strategies to Maximise Profitability
As an F&B manager in a large multi-outlet operation [or a hotel chain], you’re used to focusing on the cost side of things. Shaving a percentage point off food costs here… eking out a few extra pennies by tightening up inventory procedures… stomping out waste. Every little bit adds up, right? But… there’s another side […]
How To Run A Successful Restaurant Franchise — 10 Essentials For Sustainable Growth
You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right. We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business. Managing a chain of company-owned restaurants is very different from working with franchisees. Your goal as […]
Virtual Restaurant Brands—How To Build A Delivery-Only Concept Into A Fast-Growing Sustainable Franchise
If one thing is certain, consumers want food delivered to their homes ready to eat. The European Online Food Delivery Market is projected to reach US$ 66.2 Billion by 2027 with a 10,7% year over year growth. Let those numbers sink in for a second. That’s massive. New avenues for revenue and growth are opening […]
Pitfalls Of Starting A Restaurant Franchise — Is Your F&B Concept Fit For Expansion? Are You Ready To Deal With Franchisees?
Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. However, like every business model, it has a few drawbacks you should consider. In this post, we are NOT exploring the benefits of a restaurant franchise. Instead, we embrace the dark side and look at the pain points […]
