Effective restaurant operations are the backbone of a successful food business. In our Operations blog category, we cover everything from streamlining day-to-day processes to implementing best practices that improve efficiency and profitability. Our posts provide valuable insights into optimizing everything from staff management and inventory control to the technologies that can automate your operations and reduce costs.
At Table Needs, we understand that running a restaurant or food truck involves juggling multiple tasks, often under tight margins. Our content helps restaurant owners and food truck operators refine their operations, reduce waste, and improve the overall guest experience. Whether you run a food truck or a fast-casual restaurant, our resources guide you in building a sustainable and scalable operation that supports your business goals.
Opening a second restaurant location is like deciding to get a second pet. You already know the joy (and the chaos) that comes with it, but doubling the responsibility is a big step. Before you take the leap to open a second restaurant, determine whether your business is truly ready for expansion. Let’s walk through…
Summary: QR Code Ordering and payment systems are the future of quick service restaurants, enhancing customer experience, streamlining operations, and increasing revenue. The quick service restaurant (QSR) landscape is rapidly evolving. With staffing shortages, rising customer expectations for faster service, and the ongoing challenge of managing complex operations, QSR owners and general managers are under…
For successful coffee shop owners striving for the perfect blend of convenience and community, finding the best coffee shop POS system is essential. Between brewing the perfect espresso, keeping up with orders, and creating a cozy atmosphere for customers, there’s a lot to juggle during service. That’s where a modern coffee shop point of sale…
Read time: 5 minutes From robots in the kitchen and self-serve kiosks to online ordering and mobile apps, restaurant technology trends are rapidly transforming the fast casual and quick service restaurant space. Technology is becoming so ingrained in the food service industry industry that many major franchises and chains are now appointing Chief Technology Officers…
Technology is essential to running a successful food service business but knowing what kind of technology to invest in can be tricky and impact restaurant productivity. Before you even start down the rabbit hole of checking out POS systems, online ordering options, kitchen displays, digital menus, and more, first ask yourself: what do you want…
Calling all quick service restaurant owners… Ready for the hard truth? If restaurant profitability is a struggle for you, it’s probably because you’re making one (or more!) of these common mistakes. The good news is that you’re not alone. Running a restaurant is tough and most of us didn’t get into this industry because of…
When looking to save money on restaurant technology, many restaurant owners first consider shopping around for the cheapest options. While that might work for some, experience shows that going cheap for cheap’s sake doesn’t usually pan out. If you really want to save money on restaurant technology, here’s what you need to know. Focus on…
To succeed in the competitive quick-service restaurant world, owners and operators need leverage technology. Unfortunately, many restaurant owners quickly find themselves entangled in a complicated restaurant tech stack as they scale their businesses, leading to the very thing they tried to avoid: reduced productivity and increased financial strain. A complicated restaurant tech stack can quickly…
This is part of a 5-part series: For quick service restaurant owners, coffee shop owners, and staff who need to improve order accuracy, provide better customer service, and increase profitability, you’ve likely heard that a point of sale (POS) system is the answer you’re looking for. But how does a POS system work – and…
This is part of a 5-part series: For quick service restaurant owners, coffee shop owners, and staff who need to streamline operations, improve customer service, and increase profitability, a restaurant point of sale (POS) system is the answer you’re looking for. But, with so many options available, where should you get your restaurant POS? What…
This is part of a 5-part series: For quick service restaurants, fast casual restaurants, coffee shops, and food trucks ready to increase service speed, improve accuracy, and boost profitability, a restaurant point of sale (POS) system is a natural next step. But when is the right time to get started with an all-in-one point of…
This is part of a 5-part series: If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, you’ve likely used a point of sale system. However, not all point of sale systems are created equal – and the way each person on staff interacts with a restaurant POS is different. The way the owners and managers perceive the…
This is part of a 5-part series: There are dozens of different types of food service businesses currently in operation, from fancy full service to fast casual, from coffee shops to food trucks, and everything in between. But they all have one thing in common: they need a way to accept and process transactions. But…
This is the fifth in a 5-part series: For quick service restaurant owners, coffee shop owners, and staff who need to improve order accuracy, streamline operations, and increase profitability, you’ve likely heard that a kitchen display system is the answer you’re looking for. But how does a kitchen display system work – and will it…
This is the fourth in a 5-part series: For quick service restaurant owners, coffee shop owners, and staff who need to improve order accuracy, streamline operations, and increase profitability, you’ve likely heard that a kitchen display system is the answer you’re looking for. What is a Kitchen Display System? At its core, a Kitchen Display…
This is the third in a 5-part series: For quick service restaurant owners, coffee shop owners, and staff who need to improve order accuracy, streamline operations, and increase profitability, a kitchen display system is the answer you’re looking for. What is a Kitchen Display System? At its core, a Kitchen Display System (KDS) is a…
This is the second in a 5-part series: For quick service restaurant owners, coffee shop owners, and staff looking for a way to tame kitchen chaos, streamline operations, and increase profitability, a kitchen display system is exactly what is needed. In this article, we’ll dive into the specifics of who uses a kitchen display system…
For quick service restaurants, fast casual restaurants, coffee shops, and food trucks ready to increase service speed, accuracy, and profitability, a kitchen display system is a natural next step. This is the first in a 5-part series: What is a Kitchen Display System? A Kitchen Display System (KDS) is a smart screen in your restaurant’s…