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Restaurant technology has moved far beyond traditional ticket systems and cash registers. Today’s point of sale (POS) systems enable efficient order management and handling of payment transactions. But this tech can provide restaurants with benefits beyond the counter. POS systems for restaurants have become the nerve center of the entire operation, connected to every aspect…
Restaurants across the country, and even around the world, are recognizing the value of self-service point of sale (POS) systems and are implementing kiosk POS systems in staggering numbers. Market data shows sales of kiosks topped $234.6 million in 2021 and are projected to grow to $665 million in 2028, sporting an impressive 16% CAGR.…
Kitchen Display Systems: The Way to a More Efficient QSR One of the biggest reasons to consider deploying a kitchen display system (KDS) is the growing quick service restaurant (QSR) market. Verified Market Research predicts a 5% CAGR with growth from $261 billion In 2020 to $386.55 billion in 2028. Restaurants that want a share…
If you operated a table service restaurant before 2020, chances are your business looks a lot different today. Restaurant online ordering is on pace to grow from an $82 billion market to $200 billion by 2025. That growth has restaurants of all concepts and sizes wondering how to get a share of that revenue. Deploying…
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…
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…
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…
4 Ways to Improve Customer Experience for Restaurants and Retailers In the customer service industry, a business is only as good as the experience they offer. Whether you have the trendiest fashion or tastiest burgers in town, if your customer service is lackluster, your business won’t last long. Rapidly advancing technology and ever-changing preferences require…