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Anyone who works in restaurants knows that one of the biggest daily battles isn’t the food or even the customers — it’s managing their team. That’s why I’m so thrilled to announce we’ve expanded our partnership with 7shifts, a leader in restaurant team management! This isn’t just about saving hours in scheduling. With our new integration, Lightspeed Restaurant customers can now import sales, labor, and employee data seamlessly with 7shifts — which saves time and reduces manual tasks and errors. In addition, restaurants in the US can now take advantage of 7shifts’ powerful payroll features including payroll administration, tip integration, benefit management, and more. 62% of restaurateurs struggle with managing their workforce effectively, according to our 2024 State of Hospitality Report. At Lightspeed Commerce, we're always looking for ways to make life easier for restaurant owners. This partnership is all about giving restaurants the tools they need to focus on providing quality customer experiences while ensuring profitability. I’m excited about what this means for restaurants, particularly SMBs impacted by recent economic challenges. Thank you to Jordan Boesch and the team at 7shifts, as well as everyone at Lightspeed, for bringing even more value to this partnership! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjRSciwG

Onbe, a corporate payouts platform, announces its partnership with TimeForge, a full-featured labor management system for the retail and food service industries, to transform the traditionally cash-heavy tip payout process into a seamless digital-first experience offering a range of popular payment choices. The new partnership with Onbe simplifies the payments side of restaurant management by providing a tip-tracking solution from TimeForge, integrated with Onbe’s digital payout offerings, to 14,000 restaurants, grocery stores and other retail groups and their approximately 840,000 employees.  Through TimeForge’s partnership with Custom Business Solutions (CBS), this tip-tracking solution will be an option available to the approximately 11,000 CBS customer locations on all of their supported POS platforms, including NorthStar, Micros, Aloha, and POSitouch. Restaurant operators will be able to calculate tips quickly and accurately at the end of every shift and pay workers immediately via reloadable digital cards. Just 16% of diners pay for their restaurant meals with cash, according to research from PYMNTS, with the remainder using digital and electronic payment methods ranging from credit cards to mobile wallets. As a result, restaurants often don’t have enough cash on hand to tip out staff at the end of a shift, and tip distribution creates additional work and complexity for busy managers. TimeForge’s software solution eliminates the hassle of calculating tip pools and reconciling credit card tips by making it simple to sync data between POS and payroll platforms, ensuring that restaurant employees receive accurate payouts. When integrated with Onbe’s payouts gateway, the solution allows restaurants to replace cash tips with more secure and convenient options that fit the way today’s workforce prefers to pay and get paid: digitally and instantly.

Restaurants are seeing slower midday traffic during the workweek, but in many cases demand on evenings and weekends more than makes up for it according to digital payments platform Square. Using data across Square’s food and beverage sellers, a graph in the article shows the gain or loss for lunch, happy hour, and weekend traffic for specific cities. The recently released report also shows that  payroll has increased faster for full-service restaurants and bars than other segments and dives into which U.S. cities prefer vodka or tequila. #foodserviceindustry #restaurantindustry #restaurantsupply #fooddistributor #foodmanufacturing #foodmanufacturer #foodmanufacturers #foodmarketing #dsr #restaurant #restaurantmanagement #restaurantsuccess #foodservices #vodka #diningtrends #tequila #happyhour https://lnkd.in/gcaSi6Hy

Attention restaurant operators! Are you struggling to navigate the rising minimum wages and increased labor costs? Look no further than Restaurant365. Our technology solutions provide a pathway for success in an ever-changing industry landscape. By integrating financial and operational management into one platform, restaurants can make informed decisions and streamline operations. Say goodbye to the stress of managing labor costs and hello to a thriving business. Embrace technology and get ahead of the game with Restaurant365. #restaurantmanagement #technology #labormanagement #R365 #Restaurant365

The trend of increasing minimum wage, and labor costs isn't going away. It's more important than ever to look at being more streamlined and effective with your time, labor, and start looking for tools that can give you a leg up over using Excel Spreadsheets, Quickbooks, and manual data entry. Stop making retroactive decisions on past data from month old P+L reports, and let's have a conversation about how we are helping over 40,000 restaurants nationwide combat these challenges!

The fastest-growing restaurant bands use a time clock system. Here are 5️⃣ key things a time clock will do: 1️⃣ Create accurate pay records to help you control labor costs 2️⃣ Help your operation stay compliant with labor laws 3️⃣ Improve accountability among your teams 4️⃣ Keep your top employees happy 5️⃣ Prepare your restaurant operation to scale As the restaurant industry continues to evolve, embracing technologies like employee time clocks will be key to staying ahead of the curve and achieving long-term success. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eejSBaU6

A report on the potential benefits of an innovative employment model for the restaurant industry The restaurant industry has faced many challenges and uncertainties during the pandemic and its aftermath. Many restaurants have struggled to survive, adapt, and reopen amid changing health regulations, consumer preferences, and labor shortages. In this context, an innovative employment model that leverages the gig economy and offers flexibility to both workers and employers could be a viable solution to revitalize the sector. One possible model is to use a platform similar to DoorDash, where restaurant workers can sign up as independent contractors and choose their own hours, locations, and tasks. This would allow workers to have more control over their income, schedule, and work-life balance, as well as access to a variety of opportunities and experiences. For employers, this would reduce the fixed costs of hiring and training staff, as well as the risks of turnover and absenteeism. Moreover, it would enable them to adjust their staffing levels according to demand and availability, ensuring optimal service quality and efficiency. Another possible model is to implement an employee rotation program among local restaurants, where workers can work for different establishments on a regular basis. This would create a pool of skilled and versatile workers who can adapt to different environments, cuisines, and customer segments. It would also foster collaboration and learning among restaurants, as well as a sense of community and belonging among workers. For employers, this would increase the supply and diversity of talent, as well as the retention and loyalty of staff. Furthermore, it would allow them to share best practices and resources, as well as to coordinate marketing and promotion strategies. Both models could offer significant benefits for the restaurant industry in terms of innovation, resilience, and competitiveness. However, they also entail some challenges and limitations that need to be addressed. For instance, some workers may prefer more stability and security than what gig employment can provide. Some employers may be reluctant to share their staff or customers with other restaurants. Some customers may value consistency and familiarity over variety and novelty. Therefore, further research is needed to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of these models in different contexts and scenarios. Some other benefits that these models could provide are: - Enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty by offering more choices, convenience, and personalization. - Improving employee satisfaction and motivation by providing more autonomy, recognition, and feedback. - Promoting social responsibility and sustainability by reducing waste, emissions, and energy consumption. - Stimulating economic growth and development by creating more jobs, income, and tax revenue.

With the restaurant industry facing an ongoing labor shortage, it’s more crucial than ever to think of ways to retain and engage talent—and a pivotal piece of this puzzle is optimizing their #payments experience. Check out our CEO Atif Siddiqi's byline in Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine on how to leverage payments technology to build staff loyalty. https://hubs.ly/Q02lHYHp0

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses for restaurant operators. Controlling these costs can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. Back Office by Buyers Edge Platform can help streamline labor management with advanced technology. Learn how to manage labor costs effectively and boost your profitability with insights from our latest blog 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wN3FV

Tired of high staff turnover in your restaurant? Contrary to common belief, reducing turnover isn't just about pay raises. Building relationships with your team goes a long way. Take the time to know your employees beyond work. It's a game-changer. Invest in relationships, not just paychecks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYijrnsP #RestaurantSuccess #restaurantpos #pointofsale #pos # IdealPOS