Introduction
Operating a restaurant in the GCC during the summer presents unique challenges due to extreme heat, which can significantly impact employee productivity, customer footfall, and overall operations. Moreover, many GCC citizens and residents travel abroad during the summer to escape the intense heat, further reducing the local customer base. This seasonal migration can strain restaurant businesses, requiring effective strategies to maintain operations and profitability.
This article aims to provide practical tips for restaurant owners on how, by leveraging the suitable solutions from Foodics, they can guarantee sustained efficiency and profitability even during the most challenging summer months.
Challenge 1: Managing Employee Productivity and Morale
High temperatures can significantly impact employee productivity and morale. Besides implementing indoor cooling systems and providing ample hydration options, you can use technology to handle some of the tasks typically done by staff. For example, placing Foodics Kiosks strategically inside the hall allows tech-savvy clients to order and pay independently, reducing staff interaction.
Additionally, putting Pay at Table tags on tables enables guests to pay their bills directly when ready to leave, eliminating the need for staff assistance in bill payments and invoice splitting.
Challenge 2: Handling Employee Vacations, Salaries, and Schedules
Managing employee vacations, salaries, and schedules during the summer can be challenging, as many may request time off or lighter work schedules. Foodics Accounting‘s HR module provides a seamless solution for efficiently handling employee schedules, salaries, and vacation management.
Again, Foodics Kiosk is also useful here as it mitigates staff shortages by automating order taking and bill payment, while maintaining service quality and operational efficiency.
Challenge 3: Addressing the Drop in Customer Base
During the summer, many citizens travel abroad for better weather, leading to a drop in the local customer base. To counter this, businesses can launch summer promotions and loyalty programs using the Timed Events feature to attract and retain clients. These initiatives incentivize customers to continue their patronage to offset the seasonal decrease.
Additionally, integrating your restaurant POS with food aggregators like Talabat, Jahez, Cari, and Deliveroo guarantees maximum exposure to all available customers. The nice thing is that Foodics allows these integrations to reflect directly on the POS screen, eliminating the need for a separate tablet per aggregator.
Challenge 4: Catering to Increased Delivery Demand
During times of increased demand for delivery, as people prefer to stay indoors, businesses face the challenge of meeting customer needs efficiently. Enlisting the help of delivery services and food aggregation apps through Foodics Marketplace allows businesses to reach more customers seamlessly, broadening their delivery capabilities and ensuring timely service.
Alternatively, businesses can subscribe to Foodics Online to create their branded platform in no time and launch a commission-free page or app where they can receive orders and accept payments directly.
Challenge 5: Ensuring Smooth Operations During Owner’s Absence
Owners often wish to travel during the summer but still need to ensure their business runs smoothly in their absence. Foodics, the cloud-based RMS solution, makes this possible by offering remote monitoring and management via a single Dashboard. This feature allows owners to oversee sales, inventory, and other critical operations from anywhere, providing peace of mind.
With this ability to keep an eye on their restaurant from afar, owners can relax and enjoy their vacation. Foodics’ remote access ensures they remain informed and capable of making necessary adjustments, guaranteeing uninterrupted operations even when not physically present.
Challenge 6: Serving Customers in Remote Locations
Instead of traveling abroad, some citizens may relocate locally to chalets by the sea or other remote areas of better weather, making it challenging for restaurants to serve these customers. To address this, restaurant owners can use Foodics Sub-Cashier app on rented Food Trucks to easily adapt and extend their service reach to these distant locations.
Foodics Sub-Cashier app works as an extension to your Foodics POS, so you don’t need to buy or subscribe to a new POS system for your seasonal needs.
Challenge 7: Managing Cash Flow During Low Sales
Finally, because of many of the challenges mentioned above, restaurants in summer are inevitably experiencing a drop in cash flow. Restaurant owners can address this situation using the best integrated accounting software with Foodics RMS: Foodics Accounting.
Once activated, this cloud-based solution automatically mirrors the fields from Foodics POS. It then provides real-time insights into cash flow, enabling you to monitor and adjust your financial strategies promptly without relying on external accounting services. Only with this proactive approach, can you maintain stability and ensure the business remains financially healthy, even during periods of reduced sales.
Conclusion
To ensure a smooth and profitable summer season in the GCC for your restaurant, adopting Foodics’ solutions is essential. If implemented properly, they offer the flexibility and efficiency needed to manage summer-specific challenges and maintain operational stability and financial health.
Connect with one of our solution experts today to explore how Foodics can elevate your business, and start enjoying the benefits immediately!
