AnchOps Blog

Tips, guides, and insights for restaurant operators

·12 min read
How to Handle Shift Swaps Without Losing Control of Your Schedule
Shift swap requests eating up your time? Learn how to set clear swap rules, empower employees to manage their own changes, and keep your schedule accurate.

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·10 min read
How to Track Employee Availability Without the Back-and-Forth
Stop texting your team to find out who can work. Learn how to set up an availability system that puts employees in control and gives you everything you need to build the schedule.

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·10 min read
Can You Deduct Credit Card Processing Fees from Employee Tips?
Learn the federal and state rules for deducting credit card processing fees from restaurant employee tips — including card-present vs. card-not-present rates and how to stay compliant.

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·8 min read
How to Know Your Restaurant's Labor Cost Before You Post the Schedule
Learn how to calculate your projected labor cost before publishing your schedule. Use historical sales data to budget hours and avoid costly overstaffing mistakes.

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·9 min read
How to Manage Delivery Driver Tips with First Delivery and Toast POS
Running hybrid delivery with First Delivery and Toast? Learn how to route in-house driver tips correctly, exclude third-party tips, and keep your tip pool clean.

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·10 min read
How to Automate Tip Pooling with Toast POS (Step-by-Step)
Stop calculating tip pools by hand every night. Learn how to automate tip pooling with Toast POS — from manual spreadsheets to fully automated distributions.

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·8 min read
Restaurant Labor Cost Calculator: How to Track It Daily (Not Monthly)
Free restaurant labor cost calculator plus a step-by-step guide to tracking labor costs daily. Stop losing thousands to scheduling mistakes you don't catch until month-end.

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·7 min read
5 Scheduling Mistakes That Are Costing Your Restaurant Money
Learn the 5 most common restaurant scheduling mistakes that drain profit margins and how to avoid them with smarter labor management strategies.

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·6 min read
Tip Outs vs. Tip Pooling: Which Is Right for Your Restaurant?
Understand the key differences between tip outs and tip pooling to choose the right approach for your restaurant. Learn common mistakes and best practices.

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·8 min read
How to Calculate Tip Pooling: A Simple Guide for Restaurant Managers
Learn how to set up and calculate tip pooling for your restaurant. Covers who can participate, calculation methods, and common mistakes to avoid.

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