Why IT Projects Get Shelved: Securing Executive Buy-In for Tech Implementations in Enterprise Food Service Operations
Securing executive buy-in for digitalisation projects in large foodservice companies requires more than a solid business case. Over the years, I have worked alongside some of the best IT project leads in the restaurant industry. These are the individuals who spearhead tech projects within companies, from burger chains to corporate catering businesses. I have been […]
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 allowcent 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, […]
Restaurant Digital Transformation—Embracing AI-Powered Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies are transforming the way F&B operators in chains, hotels, and catering businesses work. Advanced analytics and forecasting… automated procurement… streamlined FoH operations… you name it, tech companies, like Apicbase, have AI working in the background or are working on it. The digital transformation of restaurants and foodservice businesses represents […]
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. […]
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 […]
