Synergy Suite

APRIL 17, 2023

Your restaurant website is probably the most vital tool in your food business marketing arsenal. A well-crafted website will allow your customers to view your menus, book a reservation, find your physical location, order delivery, and contact you directly. So which one is the best restaurant builder for you to use?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 12, 2024

It’s no secret that the restaurant industry is highly competitive. Restaurant owners know it’s important to become a family favorite because this can help eliminate choice overload (having too many choices to pick from). What is profit margin and how does it impact restaurants? Let’s get started!

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Synergy Suite

MARCH 14, 2023

For any full-service or specialty restaurant business, front-of-house table management has to be one of the most important things to get right. You can be sure that if there is anything that isn’t right about your restaurant reservation system, you’ll hear about it. Is the Restaurant Reservation System Easy to Use?

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Set a budget ??

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave. So, how can you do this?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. 'Safety' is what I believe to be most important now to help assure patrons to revisit their favorite restaurants. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

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STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

Furthermore, a booking engine can enable upselling and cross-selling opportunities by showcasing additional services, such as spa treatments or restaurant reservations, during the booking process. A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places.

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Synergy Suite

MARCH 20, 2024

Welcome to the world of front of house (FOH) in the restaurant industry! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the restaurant business, understanding the ins and outs of the front of house operations is key to running a successful establishment. What is FOH (Front of House) in a Restaurant?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas.

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7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Did you know that over 35% of restaurant customers in the U.S.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the restaurant industry, every bit counts. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. What is suggestive selling?

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SiteMinder

MAY 15, 2024

In this blog we’ll give you all the tips to make your property’s interior design shine. Boost your reservations with SiteMinder’s smart platform Leverage the power of SiteMinder to showcase your hotel’s stunning interiors and attract more guests. Table of contents Why is hotel interior design important?

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

This calamitous state of affairs emphasizes the dire need for an improved food management system. A study in the US shows that restaurants, grocery stores, and foodservice companies are the 2nd highest generator (40%) of food waste in the country. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Lithos POS

MAY 26, 2023

Restaurants are one of the highly competitive industries in the UK. It helps restaurants to manage their complex business operations such as inventory management, customers, employees, and other business operations. LithosPOS is one of the leading restaurant POS systems UK that are partnered with payment partners.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 4, 2024

How do I create the perfect work schedule for my team? Scheduling in the workplace refers to the setup of employee hours at a place of business or a restaurant. Ideally, it should align with restaurant KPIs, state, local, and federal laws, and other external factors. What is an example of an employee schedule?

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Everything will be explained from the fundamentals of revenue management to more advanced practices and strategies.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

What is hotel management? Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities.

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Synergy Suite

MAY 2, 2023

Every restaurant business wants to ensure that their employees are satisfied. One of the most important factors that determine their satisfaction is how they are scheduled: how many shifts they’re scheduled for, how long the shifts are, how often they change without much notice, and more.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Management has a crucial role in the success of a business. Imagine your restaurant as a complex business where each part, from the kitchen staff to the front-of-house team, plays a crucial role in creating a premium dining experience. Here we are going to discuss everything related to fast food restaurant management.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Managing a hotel restaurant can be a complex operation, as it might mean several restaurants in a property are functioning under one system. Hotels will need to ensure restaurant operations and service is seamless across multiple areas and locations. What is hotel restaurant management? Table of contents.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

What is hotel management? Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Successful hotel management is about being able to adapt and meet challenges within a range of roles and responsibilities.

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eZee Absolute

JULY 31, 2022

But with the ever-growing competition, how can small hotels keep up? How can small accommodation providers keep revenue flowing? So without further ado, let’s find out how to increase revenue in small hotels and help them thrive! Property management software. How to Maximize Revenue for Small Hotels? Group sales.

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Synergy Suite

MAY 9, 2023

Food safety is a constant consideration in any restaurant business. Not only is it vital to the safety of employees and customers, which is the top priority, food safety mistakes can also be costly to restaurant brands, both financially and in reputation. What is a Food Safety Management System?

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Synergy Suite

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the competitive restaurant industry, the bottom line often determines a restaurant’s success or failure. This metric measures the average amount of money a restaurant earns from each seated guest. It is a critical indicator of a restaurant’s financial health and its ability to generate profit.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. Table of Contents.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 11, 2023

Websites are a valuable tool in any business, but it can be the springboard to success for a restaurant. If a restaurant has a great restaurant website, you can attract more customers, build partnerships with vendors, and hire those looking for specific work, all at little to no cost to the business.

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SiteMinder

JULY 25, 2022

This blog will provide a comprehensive guide to ADR, including why it’s so important and how your hotel can improve it. It’s a key metric for you to measure and track if you want to build an effective hotel revenue management strategy. How to calculate ADR? How to increase ADR in a hotel?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This blog will give you a full guide to hotel dynamic pricing, how it works, and the best ways to implement it at your business. This blog will give you a full guide to hotel dynamic pricing, how it works, and the best ways to implement it at your business. What is hotel dynamic pricing?

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NCC USA

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Combating The Three Biggest Issues Restaurant Owners Will Face This Holiday Season. But for restaurant owners like you, Thanksgiving and the weeks after will bring the kind of busyness you only see once a year. The year-end rush also puts your restaurant in a prime position to drum up new devotees.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Branding a restaurant, no matter what the format or location, is a big part of what sets the business apart from the competition. Restaurants are often dependent on a mix of quality, uniqueness, and good service in order to sustain and grow their business. Branding Strategy For Restaurants. Know the core of your business.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In the restaurant industry, every bit counts. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. What is suggestive selling?

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eZee Absolute

JANUARY 9, 2023

In this article, we’ll show you how to make your hotel the ultimate destination for digital nomads. How Can Hotels Benefit from Hosting Digital Nomads? How to Attract Digital Nomads To Your Property? How Can Hotels Benefit from Hosting Digital Nomads? And what better place to set up shop than a cozy hotel room?

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Synergy Suite

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Revenue is the lifeblood of any restaurant business. Just like with any business, understanding and effectively managing restaurant sales and revenue is crucial for long-term success. In this article, we’ll explain the definitions of revenue and sales, how they’re different, and how to calculate each of them.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Technology in the hotel industry continues to advance at a rapid pace and hotel property management software (PMS) remains essential for hoteliers looking to improve how they run their business. The key to reaping the benefits of an effective hotel management software system is to select the right one for your property.

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