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Reporting Best Practices in the Restaurant Industry

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For example, basic point of sale (POS) systems or integrated restaurant management systems are useful digital tools that enable data reporting. Aside from gathering reports from a POS system, some restaurants will leverage other types of software that are beneficial to improving the restaurant’s performance.

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Pros and Cons of Touchless Payment Methods in Restaurants

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The payment method is pretty simple — customers can tap or hold their card or smart device over the POS system. NFC tech uses a radio frequency that allows it to communicate with the restaurant’s POS system. Accounting for this age gap is something you’ll need to consider. Security Concerns.

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Why Now is the Best Time to Upgrade Your Restaurant POS (Sponsored)

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As restaurant commerce experts, GoTab is helping operators upgrade and improve their POS systems to recast their operations for the post-pandemic era. Most of our customers don’t start out wanting to take on a full restaurant POS upgrade. Legacy restaurant POS systems also offer little in the way of flexibility.

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Seven Traits of Successful Restaurant Owners and Managers

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Many restaurant failures are associated with poor accounting practices, so keeping track of finances is critical to your future success. Invest in Technology Accounting and inventory management software are just a couple of the technologies that small business owners should invest in. Also, consider investing in a new POS system.

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How to Drastically Cut Expenses in Your Restaurant (and Stay Profitable During COVID-19)

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Please note thought: this article is meant to provide information only and is not a substitute for any professional advice you may receive from an accountant, lawyer, HR, or other professional. Download all the data from your restaurant POS or back-office management platform to get a sense of how your restaurant is operating today.

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How to Manage Multiple Restaurants and Locations

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Recommended Download: Free Restaurant Employee Training Manual Template. It holds owners accountable and identifies opportunities for improving the business. POS System. Last (but certainly not least) is a restaurant POS system that's equipped for multi-location functionality. Restaurant Dashboards.

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The Guide to Equitable Restaurant Tip Payout Methods & Systems

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Does not take into account level of experience, position, or standard of service provided. Does not take into account slower shifts or individual performances. Recommended Download: Free Restaurant Tip Pooling Calculator and Template. Establishments that require a diversity of staff (servers, hosts, bussers, food runners, etc.)

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