Opening a restaurant? One of the most important steps you should take is obtaining a trademark for your restaurant’s name. After all, a name is closely associated with identity and one of the most critical distinctions from your competition. With this in mind, here are five things new restaurant owners need to know about trademarks.…
Restaurant operators hate to see bad reviews of their establishments. However, there are ways to fix bad restaurant reviews, as well as benefits to be gleaned from them. Here are four steps to fix bad restaurant reviews. 1. Avoid overreacting. While your first instinct may be to “fix” bad restaurant reviews by firing off an…
At 80 to 90 million strong and 25 percent of the U.S. population, the millennial generation of consumers ages 18 to 33 is a force to be reckoned with. According to a report by Morgan Stanley Research, millennials make up 51 percent of fast-casual restaurant customers. Given these statistics, it’s important for fast casual restaurant…
From processing transactions, to managing labor and operational expenditures and more, the point of sale (POS) system plays a critical role in the success of quick service establishments. That’s why it’s important that you find the best POS system for quick service restaurants. Here are four tips to get you started. Look for a vendor…
By now, you’ve heard plenty about the adoption of the EMV (Europay Mastercard Visa) payment technology standard and the deployment of EMV-compliant point of sale (POS) equipment that processes chip card transactions. But when it comes to restaurants and EMV, there’s a lot of misinformation circulating because EMV payments in restaurants raise different issues than…
From order taking to payment processing and seemingly everything in between, the personal computer (PC) plays an important role in the operation of your restaurant. That’s why it’s important to select the right PC for your establishment. Here are three reasons an industrial PC is the best bet for your restaurant. 1. An industrial PC…
With its potential to increase sales and operating efficiencies — not to mention its other benefits — your point of sale (POS) system is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your retail or restaurant operation. That’s why it’s important to choose the right POS technology — and the right POS vendor. Here…
Touchscreen POS technology is becoming increasingly popular among merchants of all types and sizes—and it’s no wonder. Such technology offers a host of benefits, notably the potential to decrease operating expenditures while simultaneously bolstering productivity. Let’s take a look at how this happens. Touchscreen POS technology yields fast access to features, speeding up customer service. …
Dining out is a favorite pastime of consumers no matter the time of year. However, the holiday season—with its many group celebrations of different kinds—will likely bring even more traffic into your restaurant, creating new businesses opportunities. Exploiting such opportunities necessitates making the most of your table service POS system to: Facilitate inventory management. The…
Customers of fast casual restaurants do not only want good food, they want to be served and to pay for good food quickly, so that they can get on with their day. Satisfying this requirement necessitates keeping your fast casual POS system in excellent shape. Here are four ways to ensure that your fast casual…