Back of House Articles

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows About the Restaurant Biz

From The Bear to Ratatouille, we’re ranking the best restaurant movies and restaurant shows that capture the madness behind the menu.

Restaurant Food Cost Savings in a Time of Economic Uncertainty

Discover how to control food cost in restaurant operations, reduce waste, and boost profits with data-driven insights and restaurant food cost software.

The Effect of a Good Manager on Restaurant Staff Retention

Combat staff turnover by making your restaurant a place people want to work. Learn how a good manager can improve restaurant staff retention.

Small Shifts, Big Wins: Smart Ways To Use AI for Restaurants

DYNE CTO Parsa Riahi and Loman.ai sales director Andy Lowder share tips for how to use AI in restaurant business operations to drive sales and lower costs.

10 Ways Poor Restaurant Website Design Costs You Customers

Avoid common restaurant website design mistakes that drive customers away. Learn how to improve design, menus, mobile usability, and online conversions.

How Restaurant Payroll Services Can Boost Your Business

The right restaurant payroll services can keep your restaurant operation efficient, cost-effective, and legally compliant -- and your employees happy.

Should My Restaurant Offer Gift Cards?

Our in-house panel of experts discusses the benefits of restaurant gift cards and highlights the growing popularity of restaurant eGift cards.

Deepening the Restaurant Customer Experience

Learn how to improve your restaurant customer experience with quality, service, atmosphere, menu insights, technology, and loyalty strategies.

How Cross-Training Helps With Restaurant Staff Retention

Restaurant staff retention is an ongoing problem in the industry. Explore the benefits of cross-training as a strategy for reducing staff turnover.

Everything You Need To Know About Finding Restaurant Investors

Discover where to find restaurant investors, avoid common mistakes, and turn an investor for a restaurant into a long-term partner for a solid financial future.

How To Protect Your Customers as Food Safety Standards Change

Federal food safety standards are changing. Find out how training and better supplier relationships can help keep your diners safe and healthy.

No More Guessing: Optimize Your Menu Based on Sales Data

Discover how POS data can guide menu engineering, inform restaurant decisions, and help you optimize your menu for better sales and profitability.

Mastering High-Volume Periods with Restaurant Inventory Management

Streamline staffing, inventory, and operations with restaurant inventory planning software for smoother, more profitable high-volume periods.

Use Customer Data to Create Smart, Personalized Restaurant Promotions

Understanding your customers improves your bottom line. Learn how to collect restaurant customer data and what to do with it to boost your revenue.

5 Surprising Ways Email Is Crushing Your Business Operations

Restaurant management communication tools can help you solve common email communication problems in restaurants like wasted time and lack of cooperation.

How HR Compliance Software Keeps Your Restaurant Compliant

Discover how restaurants can stay compliant with labor laws using tech, HR compliance software, and smart strategies to reduce risk and save time.

Optimize Private Event Marketing to Supercharge Your Restaurant Business

Boost restaurant revenue with smart private dining promotion. Learn strategies to increase bookings, maximize ROI, and turn guests into event ambassadors.

What the BOH Team Thinks About … Trendy Food Terms

Your menu is one of your most important ways to attract customers — or turning them off. Hear what a few diners on the street think about trendy food terms.

How to Train Staff in Food Safety Without Taking Hours Away from Service

Make restaurant food safety training top priority. Learn about practices and tech solutions that can support it without disrupting operation.

Using Restaurant AI Technology To Improve Business Operations

Learn about AI tools for restaurant management, including some you may already have. They can help with operations, staffing, and customer experience.

Restaurant Holiday Preparation: Lessons from the Busiest Season of the Year

Get expert advice on restaurant holiday preparation. Learn how to do holiday planning for restaurants, from staffing to marketing, for a smooth, profitable season.

How Can Robotics Help Your Restaurant’s Front Of House Operations?

More and more restaurants are using robotics to help in the front of house. Are robots right for your restaurant?

Surviving Tough Times by Providing a Great Customer Experience

Restaurants are dealing with high food and labor costs. We bring experts together to discuss the importance of customer experience in staying profitable.

Win Your Customers Back With a First-Party Delivery Solution

Learn how restaurants can cut delivery fees, reclaim customers, and boost loyalty by shifting from third-party delivery apps to first-party ordering.