07.05.25
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Data is the new gold - even (or especially!) in the restaurant industry. And yet many restaurant operators ask themselves: “What should I do with all these figures?”
If you look at a mountain of orders, sales and stock movements every day and have more question marks than answers, then this article is for you.
Because the right data analysis is not rocket science. With the right tools - such as a modern POS system, the Lightspeed Pulse app and the right cloud solution from Vendomat.ch - you can turn your restaurant data into real recommendations for action. Sounds exciting? Then let's dive into the world of numbers together.
Sure - good food, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere are the basis for a successful restaurant. But relying solely on intuition when making decisions is like driving in a fog. Modern gastronomy is data-driven.
Data analysis means seeing the reality of your business in black and white - and not just guessing what is working or not. Whether it's turnover per hour, cost of goods sold, stock turnover or table occupancy: Your figures show you where things are going - and where you are losing money.
Countless amounts of data are collected in a restaurant - often unnoticed. Every order, every table rotation, every cancellation provides valuable information. Professional data analysis summarizes this data, filters out the essentials and presents them in an understandable way.
Typical areas of restaurant data analysis:
Instead of confusing Excel spreadsheets, you need one thing above all: a smart system that collects your restaurant data in a structured way, automatically analyzes it and visualizes it clearly.
If you're thinking: “That all sounds nice, but how am I supposed to fit it into my stressful everyday life?”, then you can breathe a sigh of relief. Technology has not forgotten you.
Lightspeed is a modern, cloud-based POS system that has been specially developed for catering businesses. It not only records orders at lightning speed, but also automatically provides you with all relevant key figures in the background.
You can find the answers to these questions in your Lightspeed dashboard analysis - available at any time and from anywhere.
With the Lightspeed Pulse app, you have your operation in real time on your smartphone. The app offers:
Perfect for restaurateurs who travel a lot or manage several locations.
The hardware and system solutions from Vendomat.ch are not only robust and functional, but also perfectly adapted to cloud use. Your restaurant data is automatically stored in the Lightspeed system and can be accessed at any time - whether you're in the office, at home or on vacation.
And because Vendomat.ch specializes in Lightspeed, you receive a perfectly coordinated complete package - including training and support. In Switzerland in particular, customers can look forward to excellent, personal support.
What good is a full restaurant if costs explode or the cost of goods is poorly calculated? Correctly analyzed data helps you to identify such problems in good time - before it hurts.
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Data helps you to create realistic budgets - based on real figures, not guesswork. You can see exactly when which costs are incurred, where there is potential for savings and how much you really have available for new investments.
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You know exactly when your peak times are - and when it gets quieter. This allows you to schedule your team optimally, avoid overtime and increase staff productivity.
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Thanks to real-time data on stock movements, you can avoid overstocks and bottlenecks. This saves money, space - and nerves.
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Why buy three kilos of salmon a week if the dish is hardly ever ordered? Your analysis will show you which dishes are popular - and which are not.
Use this knowledge for targeted menu optimization.
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If you know when guests come and what they order, you can advertise in a more targeted way. Combine your data analysis with customer data (e.g. from reservations from the foratable system) and activate personalized promotions - e.g. for lunch breaks or birthdays.
Many restaurateurs collect data - but don't use it. Or they focus on the wrong key figures. Here are a few typical pitfalls:
No employee training: only those who understand what the figures mean can work with them.
This is exactly where Vendomat AG can support you - with an integrated system that is easy to understand and ready for immediate use.
The time when you could successfully run a restaurant “on instinct” is over. If you want to work profitably today, you have to know your figures - and work with them.
Thanks to tools such as Lightspeed, the Pulse app and the system solutions from Vendomat.ch, professional data analysis has never been easier. You gain clarity about your finances, your staff and your products - and can make faster, better and more reliable decisions.
Would you like to take your data analysis to the next level? Then get started now with Vendomat.ch!
Contact us - we will help you select the right systems, ensure smooth integration and support you in setting up your digital cockpit. Even as an existing customer.
Raoul Corciulo
CEO
Sales & Customer Success
Vendomat AG
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