--- title: OwlOps - Get More Done Blog description: Keep up to date with the latest news, updates and industry trends with OwlOps' Get More Done Blog. --- [![OwlOps Logo CMYK-01-1](https://www.owlops.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OwlOps%20Logo%20CMYK-01-1.png?width=304&height=115&name=OwlOps%20Logo%20CMYK-01-1.png "OwlOps Logo CMYK-01-1")](https://www.owlops.com/2020-Home) - [Features](https://www.owlops.com/2020-features) - [Blog](https://www.owlops.com/blog) - [Schedule demo](https://www.owlops.com/en/demo-request) - [Sign in](https://app.owlops.com?ref=ws) # Get More Done Blog Insight and inspiration for progressive restaurant operators.   ## [Staying on Top of "All the Little Things"](https://www.owlops.com/blog/cutting-windshield-time-how-images-and-videos-revolutionize-qsr-maintenance-reporting-and-reduce-costs-0) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Discover how leveraging images and videos in QSR maintenance reporting can revolutionize the industry, reducing windshield time and cutting costs. Streamline repairs efficiently with visual documentation. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/cutting-windshield-time-how-images-and-videos-revolutionize-qsr-maintenance-reporting-and-reduce-costs-0) ## [Reducing Windshield Time: How Images and Videos Revolutionize QSR Maintenance Reporting and Reduce Costs](https://www.owlops.com/blog/cutting-windshield-time-how-images-and-videos-revolutionize-qsr-maintenance-reporting-and-reduce-costs) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Discover how leveraging images and videos in QSR maintenance reporting can revolutionize the industry, reducing windshield time and cutting costs. Streamline repairs efficiently with visual documentation. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/cutting-windshield-time-how-images-and-videos-revolutionize-qsr-maintenance-reporting-and-reduce-costs) ## [Customized Maintenance Schedules for Quick Service Restaurants: How Technology Can Help](https://www.owlops.com/blog/customized-maintenance-schedules-for-quick-service-restaurants-how-technology-can-help) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Learn how adopting technology for preventative maintenance management can streamline operations and improve equipment performance in Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs). [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/customized-maintenance-schedules-for-quick-service-restaurants-how-technology-can-help) ## [Navigating the Challenges of High Student Staff Turnover in Quick Service Restaurants: Tips for QSR Managers](https://www.owlops.com/blog/navigating-the-challenges-of-high-student-staff-turnover-in-quick-service-restaurants-tips-for-qsr-managers) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Summer can be a challenging time for quick service restaurants (QSRs) with high student staff turnover. Here are some tips for QSR Managers to prepare for when students go back to school. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/navigating-the-challenges-of-high-student-staff-turnover-in-quick-service-restaurants-tips-for-qsr-managers) ## [Don't Let a Unsuccessful Audit Derail Your Restaurant: A Practical Guide for Recovery](https://www.owlops.com/blog/dont-let-an-unsuccessful-audit-derail-your-restaurant-a-practical-guide-for-recovery) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) An unsuccessful Restaurant Evaluation does not necessarily mean that your business is in trouble. With the right approach and mindset, you can turn a negative situation into an opportunity to improve and grow your restaurant. Here are some steps that restaurant operators should take after failing a restaurant evaluation audit. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/dont-let-an-unsuccessful-audit-derail-your-restaurant-a-practical-guide-for-recovery) ## [Equipment Downtime: How to Minimize Disruptions in Your Quick Service Restaurant](https://www.owlops.com/blog/equipment-downtime-how-to-minimize-disruptions-in-your-quick-service-restaurant) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Learn how to make informed decisions about repair vs replace for equipment in your quick service restaurant. Tips for tracking costs and using technology to log warranty information and repair costs [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/equipment-downtime-how-to-minimize-disruptions-in-your-quick-service-restaurant) ## [Building a Strong and Dependable Team Through Effective Task Management in QSRs](https://www.owlops.com/blog/building-a-strong-and-dependable-team-through-effective-task-management-in-qsrs) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Effective team task management is essential in any quick service restaurant, as it helps ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, while also promoting clear communication and accountability among team members. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/building-a-strong-and-dependable-team-through-effective-task-management-in-qsrs) ## [The Role of Technology in Team Task Management in Quick Service Restaurants](https://www.owlops.com/blog/the-role-of-technology-in-team-task-management-in-quick-service-restaurants) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) The use of technology in team task management in QSRs can improve efficiency, communication, and preparedness. It is an essential tool for ensuring that tasks are completed effectively and that the business is running smoothly. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/the-role-of-technology-in-team-task-management-in-quick-service-restaurants) ## [Preparing for a Corporate Visit: Expert Strategies for Quick Service Operators](https://www.owlops.com/blog/preparing-for-a-corporate-visit-expert-strategies-for-quick-service-operators) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) With the right preparation, you can ace your next brand audit and worry less about corporate visits. Here are 5 tips to help prepare you for your next corporate visit. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/preparing-for-a-corporate-visit-expert-strategies-for-quick-service-operators) ## [Maximizing Efficiency in Quick Service Restaurants: Streamlining Workflows and Assigning Responsibilities](https://www.owlops.com/blog/maximizing-efficiency-in-quick-service-restaurants-streamlining-workflows-and-assigning-responsibilities) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) By clearly assigning tasks and establishing efficient workflows, QSRs can streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/maximizing-efficiency-in-quick-service-restaurants-streamlining-workflows-and-assigning-responsibilities) ## [5 Tips for Streamlining Your Restaurant's Inventory Management Process](https://www.owlops.com/blog/5-tips-for-streamlining-your-restaurants-inventory-management-process) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Learn how to improve your restaurant's inventory management and increase efficiency and profitability with these five tips [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/5-tips-for-streamlining-your-restaurants-inventory-management-process) ## [From 'Low' to 'Urgent': The Importance of Defining Task Priority in QSRs](https://www.owlops.com/blog/from-low-to-urgent-the-importance-of-task-priority-levels-in-qsrs) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) By clearly defining task priorities, QSRs can ensure that they are operating efficiently and effectively, and that important tasks are completed in a timely manner. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/from-low-to-urgent-the-importance-of-task-priority-levels-in-qsrs) ## [How to Foster Motivation, Collaboration and Communication in Quick Service Restaurant Teams](https://www.owlops.com/blog/how-to-foster-motivation-collaboration-and-communication-in-quick-service-restaurant-teams) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Motivation, collaboration, and communication are essential for any team, but they can be especially important in a quick service restaurant, where efficiency and customer satisfaction are key. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/how-to-foster-motivation-collaboration-and-communication-in-quick-service-restaurant-teams) ## [Starting the New Year and New Projects with Team Buy-In](https://www.owlops.com/blog/starting-the-new-year-and-new-projects-with-team-buy-in) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Start the new year and new projects off right with your restaurant team with team buy-in and learn how to involve your team in the process. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/starting-the-new-year-and-new-projects-with-team-buy-in) ## [Maintaining the "New Car Smell" in Your New/Remodeled Restaurant](https://www.owlops.com/blog/maintaining-the-new-car-smell-in-your-new/remodeled-restaurant) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Just like a new car, when you open a new restaurant or complete a remodel, you want it to look new for as long as possible. Here's a few tips on how. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/maintaining-the-new-car-smell-in-your-new/remodeled-restaurant) ## [A Clean Exterior: The Importance of First Impressions](https://www.owlops.com/blog/exterior-cleanliness) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) It's important to create a clean first impression and take care of the exterior of your restaurants. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/exterior-cleanliness) ## [Restaurant Spring Cleaning](https://www.owlops.com/blog/restaurant-spring-cleaning) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) It's Spring and it's time to clean up what Old Man Winter has hidden under the ice and snow and what the wind has pushed into corners and crevices. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/restaurant-spring-cleaning) ## [Preventative Maintenance benefits you and your guests](https://www.owlops.com/blog/preventative-maintenance-benefits-you-and-your-guests) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Why preventative maintenance matters for you, your team, and your guests. Emergency repairs can cost 3-8 times the cost of preventative measures. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/preventative-maintenance-benefits-you-and-your-guests) ## [Ready for "Old Man Winter"?](https://www.owlops.com/blog/ready-for-old-man-winter) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Steps to take to get your restaurants and team ready for the winter season. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/ready-for-old-man-winter) ## [5 Task Management Tips for Team Success](https://www.owlops.com/blog/5-team-task-management-tips) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Overseeing multiple restaurant locations requires that your teams know what to do & when. These five task management tips will help your team succeed. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/5-team-task-management-tips) ## [The Importance of Preventative Maintenance](https://www.owlops.com/blog/importance-preventative-maintenance) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Preventative maintenance may seem like a relatively minor aspect of restaurant operations, but it can have a huge impact on nearly every facet of business. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/importance-preventative-maintenance) ## [Good practices when working with third-party vendors](https://www.owlops.com/blog/good-practices-with-third-party-vendors) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) There's more to a partnership with third-party vendors than meets the eye. We go step-by-step through 3 areas to ensure a strong working relationship. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/good-practices-with-third-party-vendors) ## [5 preventative maintenance tasks every restaurant should implement](https://www.owlops.com/blog/5-restaurant-maintenance-tasks) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Preventative maintenance is key to ensuring your restaurant remains in position to operate and succeed. Here are 5 tips to help you stay on top of things. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/5-restaurant-maintenance-tasks) ## [What we've learned about restaurant operations after 1M tasks](https://www.owlops.com/blog/restaurant-operations-1m-tasks) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Restaurant operations issues can be tough to solve. But with the right insight, your job can be a whole lot easier. Here's a look at what we've learned. [Read More](https://www.owlops.com/blog/restaurant-operations-1m-tasks) ## [Order Numbers: Key Restaurants Operations Statistics](https://www.owlops.com/blog/order-numbers-key-restaurants-ops-stats) By [Doug Rixmann](https://www.owlops.com/blog/author/doug-rixmann) Industry trends and statistics don’t define everything, but here’s a look at some that matter and how they could be influencing your restaurant business. 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