Myths vs. Facts About Current POS Trends in the Retail and Restaurant Industries The pandemic has caused or intensified many issues impacting businesses, including supply chain delays, staffing shortages, and health concerns. Throughout this time, several myths have emerged about point of sale (POS) technology in the retail and restaurant industries. Here are the facts…
Three Simple Ways to Increase Use of a Restaurant Self-Service Kiosk Self-service technologies for restaurants have been gaining popularity in recent years, with fast food and quick casual businesses as early adopters. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified labor shortage issues and accelerated a shift in customer preferences for ordering and payment. Now, even independent and…
How Technology Can Help Solve the Restaurant Labor Shortage Labor shortages, low recruitment, and high turnover rates have challenged the restaurant industry for years. But the problem is now bigger than ever. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people employed in food services nationwide dropped by more than two million between…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt business, it’s important for restaurants to tighten up their operations in order to save on costs while continuing to provide excellent service. No matter the location or type, restaurants tend to run into the same few problems. Sometimes the solution involves a new technology investment; other times, all…
As the challenges of 2020 continue into the new year, many restaurateurs are looking into tech-savvy solutions to streamline their operations in 2021. A growing technology investment among modern restaurants is tablet POS. Enhancing your existing POS and carried by employees, tablets allow orders and payments to be made tableside and even outside, offering more…
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the restaurant industry early last year, restaurants were forced to undergo a significant transformation. While turning to more creative strategies to combat lockdowns, limited capacity, dwindling inventory, and social distancing guidelines, technology became the backbone of restaurant operations. While restaurants utilized new technology to provide their consumers with safe and…
Operating a restaurant requires a lot of various skills. You need to be organized, in-control, capable of leadership, good with money management, and detail-oriented. You also need to have good decision-making skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. But the skill that distinguishes the good restaurant owners from the great is a customer-focused…
Over half a year has passed since the news of a novel coronavirus first broke, and it is still unclear as of yet when the pandemic will be over, and things can go back to normal. Some industry experts are saying that the restaurant industry will never fully return to the way it once was and are bracing themselves for a new…
In many places, restrictions are finally loosening up a bit to allow some restaurants to open. While this is great news for many, some customers are still a little wary about venturing inside restaurant buildings. Luckily, the weather is improving enough for restaurants to open up patio seating. When combined with curbside and delivery services,…
Today’s COVID-19 climate is undoubtedly making business difficult for many restaurants. In the face of stringent business closures, restaurants are faced with the challenge of adapting their business models to stay in business and keep bringing in a profit, while they also deal with increased competition. Even with these measures, though, restaurants can still practice…