All About Vending Machines in 2021
Despite what may feel like an outdated dining style, vending machines are surging as an intriguing and cost-effective dining solution due to labor shortages and demands for increased convenience. With the ability to operate 24/7, vending machines provide a great alternative to having a fully-staffed cafeteria around the clock and are now being built in […]
The Tableside Ordering Craze: Why Tablets are the Future
Along with self-serve options, another relatively new method of ordering has taken the restaurant world by storm over the past several years: tableside ordering. With 60% of guests agreeing that restaurant technology – including handheld tablets – increases convenience, it’s time to bring your technology tableside and drive sales. While it may seem unconventional to […]
Reservations: Keep Guests Safe & Your Restaurant Prepared
[vc_empty_space]The need for reservations in the food and beverage industry has been amplified following restrictions and limitations on dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. As OpenTable indicates, over 80% of open restaurants globally are now taking reservations to help manage their influx of guests. Reservation modules allow restaurants to effectively manage incoming guests while still ensuring […]
Use Analytics To Make Better Decisions in Food Service
The terms “business intelligence” and “analytics” are used frequently nowadays in food service and hospitality, but how can they help you make better business decisions or save on costs? Investing in a POS that can provide detailed analytics is going to help you: The first large component behind analytics is the collection of data. Once […]
Self-Serve Kiosks: Beyond the Quick Service Restaurant World
It’s no secret that self-serve kiosks have revolutionized the way people order food. Beyond that, they are also used across many industries for ticketing, check-ins, and market research. As noted by Tillster, “In 2019, self-serve kiosk sales rose 17.9% to more than $11.9 billion.” Couple that with the current pandemic landscape where the desire for […]
Tips for Keeping POS Equipment Safe & Clean
If you’re using touchscreen POS, kiosks, or tablets, having a cleaning routine and the proper disinfectant protocols for your equipment are critical to keeping your staff and patrons safe. From simple to sophisticated, there are plenty of disinfectant tools out there to help protect your entire cafeteria or dining venue from germs. Let’s walk through […]
Why You Need a CRM with Your Restaurant POS
With repeat customers spending an average of 300 times more than new customers, it is in your best interest as a restaurant owner or operator to do everything that you can to ensure every customer becomes a repeat customer. Something as simple as wishing your customer a happy birthday and noting that they have a […]
Understanding Restaurant Equipment and Technology
You’ve picked a stellar location. You’ve got a concept in mind. It’s time to get your restaurant up and running. When you’re opening a new dining venue or restaurant, there are many pieces of equipment to consider. From the back of house kitchen equipment to the front of house ordering tablets and kiosks, your restaurant […]
Top 5 Best Food Service Reports
Proper reports help to provide game-changing insights into your food service operation. While most operators check their standard sales reports daily, there can be tons more valuable data lurking in your POS reporting engine that you may not be aware of. We’re breaking down the top 5 best food service reports that apply across hospitality […]
How POS Customer Displays Can Make You More Money
Depending on what type of food service venue you operate, customer facing displays may have been on your radar for a long time. They are a critical part of the customer experience in most cafeteria, quick-service restaurants, and concession stands across North America and serve many valuable purposes to your business. Customer experience aside, they […]