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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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I think that’s definitely part of it. For instance, a whopping 70 percent have already automated payroll, 67 percent have automated invoicing, and 65 percent have automated accounting/bookkeeping. In turn, that time can be spent on more meaningful work, such as customer service and creating real connections with diners.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

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For example, use tech to offset having to do more hiring (having customers ordering directly from tablets); tighten your menu so you don’t need as many cook stations or cooks to complete a dish and perhaps use third parties for some tasks that are not your strengths or core business such as HR or PR or even bookkeeping.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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The Mexican quick serve segment is definitely the place to be,” said Dejbakhsh. “The food at Taco John’s was definitely a differentiator as I was doing my research in the industry. I’m looking forward to serving high-quality Flavored Crust pizzas with a side of excellent customer service to the Denver community.”

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