Demand Forecasting in Restaurants: Unlocking Efficiency and Savings in Procurement and Inventory Management
Managing inventory and supplier ordering is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle (which also happens to be on fire). Demand forecasting for restaurants puts out the flames, takes the guesswork out of purchase orders and streamlines the supply chain. Picture this: You have to order the correct ingredients, in precise quantities, at the […]
Hospitality Industry — Inventory & Purchasing Practices to Slash Food Costs in Your Hotel F&B Operations
Keeping tabs on food costs is essential for hotel profitability. Obviously, you say? Sure, the maths are easy: revenue – CoGS = bottom line. But if you’ve ever been in the trenches of hotel F&B, you know this simple calculation, in reality, equals bloody guerrilla warfare against rising food cost percentages. In this post, I’ll […]
12 Examples of Revenue-Driving Restaurant Insights You Get When Using an F&B Analytics Platform
Multi-outlet restaurant operations generate a ton of data every day. As an owner or an operations manager, it’s your job to use that data to grow the bottom line. Easier said than done, right? When you take all that data — all those reports — into account, piecing together insights becomes as challenging as assembling […]
Apicbase is SOC II, Type 2 Compliant
Apicbase software meets the highest standards of data security, privacy, reliability, and operational excellence. Maintaining data security across numerous locations is a significant concern for IT leaders in multi-unit restaurants and large-scale catering. Apicbase’s SOC II, Type 2 Compliance, directly tackles this issue. The compliance report assures that Apicbase has effective, proven systems for data […]
Discover the Digital Strategy Behind the UK’s Fastest-Growing Dessert Restaurant Franchise — Interview with Chris Conaghan of Heavenly Desserts
At the forefront of the UK’s culinary scene, Heavenly Desserts shines as a beacon of innovation. Founded in Derby, England, in 2008, this restaurant franchise skilfully navigates the challenge of blending traditional hospitality with a cutting-edge digital strategy. Heavenly Desserts’ digital-first approach has significantly boosted operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences, propelling them to become […]
Why Digitisation Is Complicating Decision-Making In Restaurants
Slapping on technology isn’t a magic fix. It isn’t the antidote to the challenges of the restaurant industry. In fact, adding new tech can even complicate things more than it simplifies them. Is this an odd statement coming from a tech CEO? Probably, but before you think I’ve lost my mind, allow me to explain. […]
Digital on the Surface, Dated at the Core: Why Your Restaurant’s Digital Transformation Is Missing the Mark
Digitisation is more than introducing new technology; it requires a digital mindset – a new way of thinking that changes how restaurants operate. Historically, restaurant operators have (often) been resistant to change. Many aspects of this industry have remained unchanged for centuries. This is in stark contrast to just about every other industry. From multinational […]
How Apicbase Ensures Fast Adoption and ROI for Large-Scale Foodservice
The first few weeks of using new software are intense for any business. If you run dozens of restaurants, it can feel downright overwhelming. That is why we have developed an onboarding and support process that helps your company get the most out of Apicbase as quickly as possible. Whether you are working on a […]
Restaurant Dynamic Pricing Technology: Why Restaurants are Finally Paying Attention
Restaurants often cater to their most loyal patrons. Because loyal and first-time customers alike tend to pay attention to how much they’re paying for their food, changing menu prices is risky business for restaurants. As a result, dynamic pricing in restaurants hasn’t been common in the past. Nevertheless, more and more restaurants are finding that […]
