There is no denying the benefits of EMV pay-at-the-table technology for the restaurant industry. Allowing patrons to pay at the table results in faster table turnover—which means an improved bottom line. Accepting EMV payments will help protect your business from costly fraud and chargebacks, and your customers will be impressed with more efficient service. To…
Tablets remain a hot technology in a wide variety of vertical markets — and the restaurant and retail segments are no exception. Here are three reasons why restaurant and retail store operators embrace tablet technology. 1. Pay-at-the-table functionality has become a reality for restaurants. The potential to increase customer satisfaction, table turns, and profitability is…
A cafeteria management solution for school and school districts’ is the best tool for serving students more efficiently and controlling costs. In addition, these solutions can be instrumental in helping to meet the many federal and state requirements and standards that apply to school cafeterias. With a cafeteria management system, you can: Complete federal and…
Columbus Day isn’t the only holiday that falls in mid-October. There’s also National Dessert Day on October 14. A dessert promotion in honor of that day will boost brand awareness, bringing new and existing customers into your restaurant and increasing sales. You can leverage the holiday in three ways to get the job done. 1.…
Summer is a great time to offer drink specials to attract customers and increase sales. But in order to profit from drink specials, you’ll need to manage them effectively — and a bar POS (point of sale) system can help. Here are three steps to get the job done: 1. Tailor summer drink specials to…
You’ve no doubt heard about Generation Z, but if you don’t know much about catering to these consumers and why it’s important to your business, you should. Keeping your restaurant relevant and increasing your profits may depend on it. Who Is Generation Z? Generation Z is the generation of individuals born in 1996 or later,…
A retail store, restaurant or storage facility is an accident waiting to happen for computers, mobile devices and other IT hardware. What looks like a fabulous restaurant or boutique is a hotbed of workplace hazards for electronics: liquids, steam, temperature fluctuations, dust or food particles and rough handling can all compromise your technology. Shopping for…
*Update: “A federal district court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an emergency request to delay the Dec. 1 2016, effective date for the new federal overtime rule until it can rule on two challenges to the rule itself,” said an article published by the National Restaurant Association on November 22, 2016. To view the…
For many consumers, there’s more to dining out than simply having a meal — it’s the overall experience that counts. Many factors can impact that experience, including restaurant staff presentation. The appearance and attitude of your staff can be just as critical as the quality of your menu when it comes to creating experiences that…
Advertising is still a good way to get the word out about your restaurant, but consumers usually don’t base restaurant choices on ads. According to a Nielsen survey, 92 percent of consumers trust the word of friends, family members, and other consumers when deciding where to dine out. So it’s no surprise that savvy restaurant…