In the face of COVID-19 and social distancing, restaurants have two options: close their doors and hope to recover once the pandemic has passed, or move to pickup and delivery operations only. Any full-service operations would be putting the safety of your staff and your customers at risk. Thankfully, the same technology restaurant owners utilize…
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When it comes to paying for goods or services, the majority of today’s consumers are choosing plastic over paper. Credit card industry statistics reveal that 70% of customers prefer to pay with a debit or credit card rather than cash; and just 10% use only cash for all purchases. Card technology has evolved, and EMV…
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For retailers, competition is tougher than ever. Since 2008, well over 12,000 retail store locations have closed. Retail experts predict another 75,000 more to close by 2026. While these facts may be alarming, they don’t necessarily signify a nail in the coffin for brick-and-mortar retail. Customers are more careful with what they spend money on.…
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Investing in quality technology is important, no matter what type of business you run. Not only do you need to be able to make sales, but your business also needs to be able to glean the value of those sales. A point of sale (POS) system is the crucial piece of technology your business needs…
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It’s no secret that more and more people are busier than ever. Between work, schools, kids’ activities, and meetings, people have less and less free time to plan meals or even sit down at a restaurant for over an hour with their families. In fact, a recent study concluded that the average family meal lasts…
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Staying competitive requires you to keep an ear to the ground and figure out how to solve new needs as they arise. If you are considering upgrading your point of sale system, you want to make sure it has the functions you need to effectively meet your business needs and help you stay competitive. Here…
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The new year will be soon upon us, and as competition steadily increases, industry leaders are recognizing a need to decrease operating expenses to account for the rising price of food and labor. Restaurant food costs, when combined with labor, make up the majority of operating expenses. Eventually, the goal is to reduce expenses all…
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As the world prepares to enter a new decade, restaurant owners are also looking towards the upcoming year, and searching for the best technology to help them meet the demands of the present, and of the future. Restaurant ordering systems are a huge part of an overall successful technology infrastructure that will help you stay…
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Caffeine and technology have seemingly gone hand-in-hand. From software engineers that need their morning cup of coffee before they can begin troubleshooting, to technology bloggers writing about the latest gadgets using free Wi-Fi at their local café, coffee shops have a long-standing relationship with their clients in the tech industry. So how then, are they…
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The Holidays. At the end of every year, after the mad rush of frantic shoppers leaves your store looking (and feeling) like a disaster zone, and you’re left looking at the mess of inventory, schedule adjustments, and back-office work that you need to sort out, it’s almost routine now that you swear to yourself you’ll…
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