V-Manage to Launch New In-Store Functionality for Restaurant Operations Improvement in April 2026

V-Manage's Innovative In-Store Functionality Launching in April 2026

Infomart Corporation, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is set to revolutionize restaurant operations by launching a new in-store functionality in its V-Manage service starting April 2026. This addition is a significant step towards streamlining operational efficiencies in the restaurant industry, which has been grappling with various management challenges.

Background of the New Functionality

The introduction of the in-store capability, designed by Infomart's group company Restartz, comes as a response to several prevalent issues noted within the industry. Recent surveys highlighted that many supervisors experienced challenges with subjective evaluations and personal skills creating inconsistencies in management. With a significant number of respondents indicating ineffective improvements during store visits, there is a pressing need for a standardized approach.

Many supervisory personnel, particularly those new to the role, find it difficult to manage operations effectively. Common issues include temporary preparations made just before evaluations, which often do not foster actual improvements in daily operations. Consequently, V-Manage’s new function aims to bridge these gaps by linking in-store findings directly with daily operations and utilizing them to enhance overall store performance.

Overview of the Functionality

1. Uniform Evaluation Standards
One of the key features of the new in-store function is the establishment of unified evaluation standards tailored to each company’s criteria. Evaluation categories, scoring systems, and task performance snapshots gathered over the past month will ensure that feedback is accurate and grounded in day-to-day practices rather than one-off efforts during evaluations.

2. Real-Time Task Creation and Progress Tracking
The system facilitates immediate documentation of areas needing improvement discovered during store visits. Supervisors can create temporary tasks with deadlines and attach relevant photos for reference, thus enabling immediate feedback. The progress status of these tasks can be monitored through the V-Manage platform, ensuring continuous improvement.

3. Comprehensive Performance Overview Across Stores
Evaluation results will be consolidated into visual formats such as charts and lists, allowing for quick comparisons with previous months. This aggregated data will help prevent overlooked issues and support effective decision-making through comprehensive insights on performance across all stores.

Feedback from Clients

Mr. Kamei, Director of Riku Co., expressed optimism about the shift from traditional, often subjective, evaluations to a standardized, data-driven approach utilizing mobile technology. He believes this new system will not only enhance operational efficiency for managers but also accelerate the overall PDCA cycle within the organization.

Comment from Development Head of V-Manage

Yuki Nishiyama, IT Solutions Department Manager, noted the transformative potential of transitioning evaluations from merely a point of criticism to collaborative opportunities for improvement. V-Manage is committed to evolving into a tool that maximizes execution capabilities by visualizing staff growth and performance over time.

The Company Perspective

Mr. Saito, Executive Officer and Head of the Food Division, stressed the necessity of developing systems independent of individual subjective skills, especially in the face of labor shortages in the food industry. The new in-store function is expected to alleviate the burdens of supervisors while consolidating evaluation processes into actionable data for the entire organization.