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Understand Where We Stand in the Hospitality Labor Shortage of 2022 The hospitality industry was hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic; with people leaving the workforce in droves both by force and voluntarily, there has been a record number of job vacancies impacting the industry. The shrinking workforce triggered a vicious cycle: fewer employees…
A growing number of restaurant patrons have turned to online ordering as their most frequent and preferred dining experience. This trend was gaining traction before 2020, but the pandemic accelerated its adoption, as customers appreciated the convenience as well as the safety of reduced interpersonal contact. Business research and advisory firm Frost & Sullivan predict…
Upgrade Your Restaurant with Pay-at-the-Table Solutions Customers’ expectations for their dining experiences are ever-shifting, but one thing that’s steadily in demand is convenience. This demand extends into several aspects of your business, but one of the most crucial is how customers pay their bill. Factors ranging from the prevalence of mobile devices to post-pandemic desires…
How C-Store Owners Can Optimize Business Operations and Increase Foot Traffic in 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to industries across the board, particularly in the food and beverage sectors, including convenience stores (c-stores). From government shutdowns to safety mandates, c-stores have been struggling to keep business running as usual. Now that recovery is…
3 Ways Restaurant Managers Can Boost Restaurant Operations In 2022 After enduring two years of pandemic conditions, 2022 promises to be a year of more unique obstacles for restaurant owners. Supply chain issues have been wreaking havoc on ingredient and supply availability, and labor shortages have been forcing restaurant operations to shorten their hours or…
Online Ordering Isn’t a Fad Like most restaurant owners and managers, you quickly adapted to health regulations and changing consumer behaviors when the pandemic swept across the country. Whether you operate a quick-service eatery, fine dining, or any other concept, you likely enabled restaurant online ordering to continue to serve your customers. If you’re totally…
The Advantages of Buying Technology from a Local VAR Instead of a Technology Vendor If you’re like most small business owners ready to buy technology, you’ll start looking for options with a Google search. When you do, you will probably get a long list of popular national or global technology vendors that sell retail and…
Any successful business owner is familiar with budget restrictions. Restaurant owners are often tasked with finding technology to address new needs as they arise without breaking the bank. As the industry shifts, restaurants are striving to meet increasing demands. Many are considering upgrading their POS system, but need to find affordable technology. A cheap POS…
Technologies that Help Restaurants Survive the Labor Shortage Restaurants were hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but there are signs that life is returning to normal. However, eateries in certain parts of the country, many of which were required to shut down in 2020, now face a new challenge: a labor shortage. According to…
How Can I Maximize My Restaurant Inventory Management System? Chances are, you are too busy managing your restaurant to handle every detail of your inventory management operations. That’s where a restaurant inventory management system comes in. By automatically tracking the amount of product ordered, everything that comes out of the kitchen and bar, and what…