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Restaurant Cost Management: A Complete Guide to Running a More Profitable Business
Running a restaurant is no small task. Between food, staff, equipment, and rent, costs can quickly add up. That’s why managing your...
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How to Control Food Costs and Boost Your Restaurant’s Profit
Running a restaurant means keeping a close eye on your costs—and one of the biggest expenses is food costs. If you're not tracking and...
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Make Ordering and Invoicing Easy: How to Automate Vendor Management for Your Restaurant
Running a restaurant is no easy task. Between managing staff, keeping customers happy, and controlling costs, handling vendor relationships and supply orders can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Automated Vendor Management such as ours can make a big difference. By automating key processes like ordering ingredients , tracking invoices , and updating inventory , you can save time, reduce errors, and improve your bottom line. How Automated Vendor Management Works Auto
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Take control of your restaurant food costs and margins!
Watch the video to learn how cactus can help restaurant owners control costs, increase margins and drive efficiency. Get started today ...
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How delivery apps share customer data (and why your own app gives you more control)
When you partner with third-party delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, they often face limitations on what customer data they can access. These apps typically don’t share detailed customer information, such as full names, email addresses, or phone numbers, which makes it harder for you to connect directly with their customers and use the data to improve their business. What Data Do Delivery Apps Share? Third-party delivery apps typically share very basic custo
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Boosting sales with item-level discounts: Does the strategy work?
Running a restaurant is all about finding the right balance between keeping your customers happy and making sure your business stays...
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Point of Sale (PoS) integration to accounting system: Which option is best for your restaurant?
As a restaurant owner, managing finances efficiently is crucial to your success. Integrating your point of sale (POS) system with your...
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Negotiating exclusivity offer from third-party delivery apps
As a restaurant owner, you’re likely familiar with the benefits and challenges that come with partnering with delivery apps. Typically an...
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Simple steps for success in Quick-Service Restaurants
If you own a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), chances are that you may have done a deep dive into your accounts (Netsuite, QuickBooks),...
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Recipe Costing Guide for restaurants
Learn how to efficiently cost recipes for all menu items in your restaurant! Download free guide here. DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general informational purposes only, and publication does not constitute an endorsement. Cactus does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links, or other items contained within this content. Cactus does not guarantee you will achieve any specific results if you follow any advice herein. It m
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AP Automation for restaurants Guide
Learn how AP automation can make your restaurant operations smoother! Download free guide here. DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general informational purposes only, and publication does not constitute an endorsement. Cactus does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links, or other items contained within this content. Cactus does not guarantee you will achieve any specific results if you follow any advice herein. It may be a
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Automated Invoice Processing for restaurants Guide
Learn how Automated Invoice Processing can make your restaurant operations smoother! Download free guide here. DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general informational purposes only, and publication does not constitute an endorsement. Cactus does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links, or other items contained within this content. Cactus does not guarantee you will achieve any specific results if you follow any advice here
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Dynamic Pricing for restaurants Guide
Learn how Dynamic Pricing can help you maximize your restaurant's revenues! Download free guide here. DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general informational purposes only, and publication does not constitute an endorsement. Cactus does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links, or other items contained within this content. Cactus does not guarantee you will achieve any specific results if you follow any advice herein. It ma
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What to consider before partnering with a third-party delivery service for your restaurant
Are you considering third-party delivery apps like UberEats, GrubHub & DoorDash for your restaurant? Not sure about details like...
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Third-party delivery apps pricing calculator
Stop worrying about third-party delivery apps fees - and let our smart pricing strategies protect your profits without compromising your menu. No more confusion about what prices to set for every third-party delivery platform to know your take and keep your profit intact. Master the pricing structure you need to keep & how to make these services as profitable as possible. Simply input your menu prices and third-party delivery commission to see the Adjusted Price needed to m
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What is Invoice Processing Automation and Why it is essential for restaurant operations?
Handling invoices, by some estimates can take more than 10 hours per week, is a time-consuming and tedious task for restaurant operators. That’s where invoice processing automation comes in, offering a solution that can save time, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency. What Is Invoice Processing Automation? Invoice processing automation is a technology that streamlines the way you handle invoices. Instead of manually entering invoice data, matching it to purchase or
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Restaurant Manager Insights Report 2024
Running a restaurant is tough work and no one knows this better than you. That is why we spoke to several restaurant managers and asked them about the challenges they faced and the steps they've taken to overcome them. The Restaurant Manager Insights Report reveals key trends and strategies that top managers are using to stay ahead. Want to know what sets successful restaurants apart? Download the report to find out. DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general inf
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Serving Up Smarter: Turbocharge Your Restaurant's Efficiency
In a busy restaurant kitchen, efficiency is key. Ensuring that orders are prepared quickly and accurately while managing resources effectively can be a challenge. AI forecasting can help by predicting demand, optimizing kitchen operations, and improving the overall workflow. AI Forecast-Based Enhancements: Predicting Menu Items and Prep Times AI forecasting software like ours uses data to predict which menu items are likely to be popular on any given day or time. By analyzi
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Make Restaurant Scheduling Easier and More Efficient
Managing staff schedules in a restaurant can be a tricky balancing act. You need to ensure that you have enough employees to handle busy shifts without overstaffing during slower times. This is where AI-based forecasting can help, offering a more efficient and accurate approach to scheduling. What is AI Forecast-Based Scheduling? AI forecast-based scheduling uses advanced algorithms to predict customer demand by analyzing data from various sources such as historical sales, re
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Automated invoice processing for restaurants - benefits
Managing the day-to-day operations of a restaurant is no easy task, and dealing with invoices can quickly become a headache if not handled efficiently. Handling invoices, which is often-overlooked, can become a time-consuming and error-prone process. This is where automated invoice processing can make a big difference in streamlining your operations. Here are some benefits of an automated invoice processing solution for restaurants: Save Time and Reduce Errors In the restau
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