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February 2013
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Welcome to the latest issue of Ideal Software's Niche Notes, our newsletter that keeps you informed on all the latest restaurant industry news and more!

This month's issue features a new blog - 

"Less is more - A Case For Fewer Menu Items" as well as a bonus feature, our guest post for Verifone blog, "Top 5 Tech Tools for Restaurants".

 

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Ian Said
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Less is More - A Case For Fewer Menu Items  
  
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While it may be tempting to offer your customers a large selection of menu items, it is actually far more profitable for your business to limit your menu. Read on for insight into why less is more when it comes to menus.

 

A Case For Fewer Menu Items
Fewer Items, Fresher Food

 

By reducing the number of items on your menu, you can focus on sourcing fewer ingredients. This guarantees fresher items for your customers, especially if you focus on getting in-season, local ingredients to guide your menu items. Consider reducing your menu to a small stable of easily sourced items, then allow for a number of rotating items informed by whatever is available in your area during that season. This will give your menu the benefit of appearing current, while still offering customer favourites to inspire loyalty and repeat visits.

 

Rethink Specials
 
One way to reduce the number of menu items while still offering your customers variety is to begin using daily or weekly specials. Look critically at the menu items that are ordered most frequently. These are the dishes that should make up your regular menu because they have been proven to be successful. Frequent orders means less waste and less loss of profit. Once you've narrowed down your menu to the sure-fire winners, take a look at some of the higher-priced menu items. Consider offering these more expensive, exotic items on an occasional basis. 


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Top 5 Tech Tools for Restaurants


 

Restaurant businesses have to work harder these days to keep up with the most successful chain restaurants. While large restaurant chains enjoy the benefits of broad customer bases, independent restaurant owners are using a variety of new technologies in order to get ahead. The following five tech tools are the top most used in the hospitality and foodservice industries today:

 

Inventory Control System
 
Having the correct Inventory Control System in place will ensure you have the correct stock levels; too low and you will be unable to serve all items on your menu, frustrating your customers to hear that their favorite dish is out of stock; too high and you will have unnecessary capital tied up in stock, making theft easier. In addition, a good Inventory Control System will ensure goods are not leaving the restaurant without being sold. Today's inventory control systems are so advanced that they will keep a running tally of your equipment, supplies and even employee hours with just a few clicks of the mouse.

 

Pay at the Table Solution

 

Retailers across the country have already adopted a similar technology that allows customers to swipe their own credit / debit cards. When the card never leaves the customer's hand, the liability of your business decreases drastically, leading to fewer cases of fraud and identity theft. This solution also saves servers and patrons the time it takes to produce the meal check and coordinate payment. By developing such technologies your establishment can promote a reputation for a safe and secure environment. 

 

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