Foodservice POS Access Mistakes That Hurt Your Bottom Line
In the fast-paced world of foodservice, efficiency, accuracy, and security are non-negotiable. In enterprise foodservice, your Point-of-Sale (POS) system is the digital backbone of your operation. Yet, one of the most overlooked components of foodservice POS management is user security—and failure to maintain it can lead to devastating consequences, from internal theft to operational breakdowns. […]
5 Essential Reports for Institutional Foodservice: Helpful End-of-Day Data
Discover the essential datasets institutional foodservice teams need to build effective end-of-day reports—focused on food cost, menu compliance, waste, and labor metrics that align with operational and regulatory goals. Institutional foodservice—across healthcare, senior living, K-12, higher ed, and corporate dining—requires tight control over quality, cost, and compliance. Unlike retail restaurants, success depends on consistency, safety, […]
Act Now: Best Practices for Cafeteria POS Theft Prevention
Cafeterias are fast-paced, high-volume environments with multiple shifts, rotating staff, and tight operating budgets. Whether you run a school lunchroom, hospital dining hall, or corporate foodservice market, your Point-of-Sale (POS) system is a crucial tool—but also a potential vulnerability. As a POS provider for thousands of cafeterias across North America, Volanté has put together some […]
Maximize Self Check-Out: Unlock AI, Analytics & Badge Pay
The foodservice industry is moving quickly toward smarter, faster, and more convenient dining solutions. Operators are adopting AI checkout systems that combine self-service kiosks, badge pay, cashless payment options, and computer vision with integrated camera systems to streamline transactions and improve customer satisfaction. These technologies not only enable payroll deductions and contactless transactions, but also […]
Effortless & Powerful: How AI Checkout Is Reshaping Dining
In an era where time is currency, foodservice venues are embracing computer-vision (CV) checkout systems to dramatically streamline the guest experience. By replacing traditional scanning on POS terminals with AI-powered recognition, operators cut queue times, delight customers, and showcase tech-forward service. AI checkouts are being added in areas where self-service kiosks thrive, adding even more […]
Enhancing Allergen Safety in Healthcare with Self-Ordering Technology
In healthcare foodservice, accuracy isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about safety. Patients rely on hospitals and care facilities to accommodate their nutritional needs and protect them from potentially life-threatening allergens. Yet, the daily challenges of managing special diets, preventing cross-contact, and keeping staff informed can be overwhelming. As self-ordering technology becomes more prevalent in healthcare, facilities […]
Smarter Healthcare Dining: The Remarkable Power of Cashless Tech
From hectic hospital shifts to quick visitor pit stops, healthcare retail dining is being transformed by technology. Solutions like self check-out, bring-your-own-device, Scan2Go, scan and pay, self-service kiosks, and cashless tech are streamlining foodservice operations and redefining convenience in hospital cafes and cafeterias. With faster lines, cleaner interactions, and better user control, these innovations are […]
5 Ways Badge Pay Keeps Corporate Dining In-House — And Profitable
In today’s competitive landscape, retaining employees on-site during meal hours is more than a matter of convenience — it’s a bottom-line strategy. Whether you’re running a corporate dining program, a healthcare cafeteria, or managing an office building cafeteria, keeping traffic in-house is critical. And the key to making that happen? Badge Pay. Badge Pay — […]
5 Ways Technology Supports Foodservice Staff Retention
Amid growing labor shortages and rising turnover rates, the foodservice sector within corporate and healthcare facilities faces ongoing staffing challenges. A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association revealed that 62% of operators say recruiting and retaining employees is their top concern. In healthcare settings, turnover rates for foodservice staff can exceed 40% annually. These […]
Win Back Employees from Uber Eats with Your Cafeteria’s Digital Edge
In today’s fast-paced work culture, food delivery giants like Uber Eats and DoorDash have become the go-to for busy employees. According to Statista, the U.S. online food delivery segment is expected to reach $33.7 billion in revenue in 2024, with corporate workers among the top users. But for companies invested in maintaining vibrant in-house dining […]