8 Cloud Kitchen Menu Engineering Hacks for Boosting Delivery Orders
While I briefly mention menu engineering for cloud kitchens in other articles, I don’t really drill into it. It is an injustice begging to be righted. That’s why, in this post, I’m all about cloud kitchen menu design and delivery. Here’s the rundown of what you’ll take away from here: If, after reading this, you […]
Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Inventory Management—How Multi-Unit Restaurants Minimise Food Waste and Costs
Imagine cutting your food costs by 10% while ensuring every dish you serve is fresh and high-quality—effective restaurant inventory management can make this a reality. According to a survey by POS provider TouchBistro, 58% of restaurant operators cite rising inventory costs as their primary financial strain. If you’re looking to control these expenses, you’re not […]
How to Use the POS System in Your Restaurants to Boost Performance
Efficiency is everything in a restaurant company. Each saved second counts towards a satisfied customer and, more importantly, your bottom-line profit. This is where a state-of-the-art point-of-sale (POS) system comes into play. It is your secret weapon for excellence. A modern EPOS system is far more than simply a sleeker cash register. It’s an all-in-one […]
What is a Ghost Kitchen? Winning Models, Trends, and Opportunities
Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model. Market data, however, tells a different story. According to Statista, in 2023, the revenue of online food delivery was estimated at over $1 trillion, and it is expected to hold a 50% share of the drive-thru and takeaway […]
Top 6 Cloud Kitchen Business Models You Need to Know About
Here’s the thing — this was supposed to turn into a be-all-end-all post on the topic of cloud kitchen business models. At least, that was the plan until I hit the research equivalent of a brick wall. The fact of the matter is that cloud kitchen business models are still evolving. They are a smörgåsbord […]
Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success
Whether launching a new concept or expanding into a different market, menu development is critical for a restaurant’s success. That means balancing brilliant ideas with practicality and taking the time to consider all variables that can impact food costs, menu scalability, and customer first impressions. Setting a final menu takes time, because there are many […]
7 Causes for Variance Between Actual and Ideal Food Cost
Food cost control is crucial for profitability in hospitality. You need to know how to calculate food cost accurately. If the actual food cost in your restaurant or hotel is higher than the ideal food cost (aka theoretical or target food cost), the reason for this can always be traced back to one or more of […]
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 […]
