Derrick McMahon

Derrick McMahon

Derrick McMahon is a writer and restaurant technology enthusiast. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from UNLV, where he developed a passion for the food service industry.

13 Articles by Derrick McMahon

Employee scheduling software streamlines restaurant operations by automating scheduling, ensuring compliance, optimizing labor costs, and enhancing team communication.

Top Features to Look for in Employee Scheduling Software for Restaurants

Nov. 29, 2024

This article evaluates five Food Handler Course options, detailing their features, benefits, drawbacks, and suitability for restaurant compliance.

5 Food Handler Courses to Ensure Your Restaurant Meets Compliance Standards

Nov. 29, 2024

Discover the Best POS Systems for 2025 to improve restaurant efficiency, reduce errors, manage staff, and support business growth.

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to the Best POS Systems for Restaurants

Jun. 26, 2025

A Restaurant Scheduling App streamlines operations, improves employee satisfaction, ensures compliance, and optimizes labor management for quick service restaurants.

How to Choose the Right Quick Service Restaurant Scheduling App

Nov. 28, 2024

Any Connector simplifies restaurant operations by linking systems, eliminating manual tasks, and enabling seamless, behind-the-scenes automation for maximum efficiency.

How Any Connector Brings Restaurant Systems Together

Apr. 25, 2025

Restaurant Managers can balance urgent tasks and strategic work by using systems, metrics, and walkthroughs to drive sustainable growth and efficiency.

How Restaurant Managers Should Structure Their Day

Jul. 03, 2025

Discover the best Scheduling App for restaurant owners with a detailed comparison of top tools to optimize workforce management.

Top 6 Scheduling Apps for Restaurant Owners

Nov. 28, 2024

Learn how to confidently open a restaurant without experience by focusing on customers, concept, team, location, planning, and learning.

How to Open a Restaurant with Zero Industry Experience

Jun. 30, 2025

Effective leadership strategies help restaurant managers build trust, improve performance, and create lasting success during transitions to new teams.

Top 10 Strategies Every Restaurant Manager Should Follow

Jul. 03, 2025

Boost kitchen operations with practical tips on training, layout, prep, and communication to improve speed, consistency, and efficiency.

A Practical Guide to Optimizing Your Restaurant Kitchen Operations

Jul. 03, 2025

Learn four proven strategies to boost restaurant sales through marketing, loyalty, upselling, and value-driven pricing without overwhelming operations.

How to Increase Restaurant Sales - 4 Proven Strategies That Work

Jun. 26, 2025

An Opening and Closing Checklist helps restaurants stay organized, improve cleanliness, boost accountability, and ensure smooth, consistent daily operations.

The Ultimate Restaurant Opening and Closing Checklist

Jul. 10, 2025

A step-by-step guide to choosing the best restaurant location, covering customer targeting, visibility, infrastructure, budgeting, and delivery logistics.

How to Choose the Perfect Restaurant Location

Jul. 10, 2025