Technology: Tracking inventory
What's the best inventory control software for your operation? When it comes to choosing an inventory control system, there are several important features to look for.
Ending on a sweet note
Tempting customers to buy dessert is a surefire way to boost dinner and lunch checks. But that means offering an irresistible and varied selection that hits every diner’s sweet spot. Suppliers have stepped up to the dessert plate with ingredients and products for operators at every level—from QSR grab-and-go treats to comforting family-dining pies and ice creams, to the speed-scratch cakes, pastries and mousses that differentiate casual menus.
BizBuySell.com, an online marketplace, has released data on business-for-sale transactions in the restaurant industry. According to BizBuySell’s third quarter Insight Report, there has been a slight increase in restaurant business sales from last year, yet the number of closed transactions is still well short of pre-recession sales.
More and more Americans are patronizing restaurants differently these days, opting to make a meal of shareable appetizers, small plates, inventive bar food or coffee and a snack. According to Chicago-based market research company Technomic, only 5 percent of consumers are now eating three square meals a day.