Restaurants currently face significant challenges that impact their operations and profitability. The changing economy, workforce, competition, and customer behaviors all require restaurants to adapt. Overcoming each of these challenges is easier when you implement purpose-built restaurant technology. Combat Labor Shortages With Self-Service The restaurant industry has recovered from job losses that began in 2020, but…
Speed and convenience are essential elements in most restaurant environments, but never more paramount than in fast-casual dining. Savvy owners and managers continually seek innovative ways to improve these qualities and enhance the customer experience. One of the best paths to achieving these goals is to leverage the right technology — in this case, self-ordering…
How to Transform Restaurant Operations with Tablet POS, Kitchen Display Systems, and Contactless Checkouts Success in the restaurant industry requires the ability to adapt to change, whether in food trends, customer preferences, or point of sale (POS) technology. In today’s fast-paced environment, traditional methods of order management and payment processing are quickly being replaced by…
The holiday rush brings an influx of patrons to restaurants, providing them a prime opportunity to build long term lasting relationships with customers. Although the holiday season will never get less stressful, you can still make your restaurant operate smoothly during the chaos. Is your restaurant prepared with the right technology? A point of sale…
Technology can transform slow, labor-intensive procedures into streamlined and efficient processes. In the restaurant technology space, the powerful tool needed is the right all-in-one POS system. This solution has taken restaurant businesses to new heights by seamlessly integrating various aspects of the restaurant into a single platform. An all-in-one (AIO) offers restaurants unprecedented versatility and…
What are the biggest pain points you’re dealing with as a restaurant owner? Where are you seeing holes in your business model? The most common ones include: Staffing: Labor shortages continue to plague an industry that historically already had a high turnover rate. Order Errors: If you’re still using an old-school pen-and-paper ticketing system, you’re…
Running a successful business means paying attention to the bottom line. You want to know you’re getting a good return on investment (ROI) for everything you put into your restaurant — including your technology. Point of sale (POS) technology, especially self-service kiosk solutions, can seem a little intimidating because it can carry a higher initial…
A major factor for success in the restaurant industry is understanding your customers . This means what they want (in terms of products and services), what they need, and how they think. It can be a challenge because customer preferences are ever-shifting. It’s interesting to observe how changes in certain areas (such as technology) can…
The New Year is right around the corner. The Christmas season will be busy. Now is the time to make sure you have your plans for next year set and that you are ready to take on new challenges and opportunities. Here are some questions to ask yourself to make sure you are getting the…
Technology to Help You Solidify Your Restaurant Business Plan You have your concept and target market solidified, now what? What is the next step to make your restaurant come to life? Nobody plans on their restaurant failing, yet the saying credited to Winston Churchill is proven time again: He who fails to plan, is planning…