Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. Restaurants that spotlight these offerings emphasize their commitment to reducing carbon footprints and supporting local economies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

As Restaurant Week is returning across the country, and with that also comes fresh opportunity as diners are returning to restaurants with excitement and new expectations. Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. And that’s not different during Restaurant Week.

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BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses, including restaurants and retailers, to make reasonable modifications in their policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to accommodate people with disabilities. This act specifies how businesses, such as restaurants and retailers, can accommodate disabled people. .

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. Cost control.

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Next Restaurants

MARCH 25, 2020

With strong competition and growing trends , restaurant owners cannot afford to stick to outdated methods to run their businesses. Technology has played a huge part in changing how, where, and what guests eat at restaurants. So which technologies can you invest in to improve your restaurant’s efficiency?

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

That’s where technology comes in, transforming the way restaurants operate and enhancing the overall guest experience. In their latest report, Nation’s Restaurant News stated that a whopping 96% of operators said technology would be important for meeting key objectives in 2024. Join our blog list for monthly updates: Subscribe!

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

3 Tips to Solve Staffing Issues in Restaurants. Currently, restaurants are trying to juggle several different issues at once. On one end, they struggle to keep customers amid safety concerns, and on the other end, they face difficulties trying to attract enough workers to meet customer demands.

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Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant Point of Sale Software. What is restaurant point of sale (POS) software? Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Benefits of Restaurant Point of Sale Software. Friendly UI and UX. Flexibility.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. Table of Contents.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It’s no surprise—self order kiosks have been instrumental in helping restaurants meet customer expectations and demands while growing their bottom lines. Now that restaurants have been adding more channels with online ordering and mobile POS, kiosks can be a powerful asset to help capitalize on an omnichannel approach.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the post-pandemic times, restaurants and eateries are reopening which means more customer footfall and higher occupancy. As a restaurant owner, you need to prepare for a higher frequency of food production and table turnover while keeping social distancing norms in mind. Kitchen Display System .

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How the Best Point of Sale (POS) Systems for Restaurants Boost Sales and Profit. As a restaurant owner, you know first-hand that time is money and high profits are a challenge. Quality restaurant and bar point of sale (POS) systems help boost restaurant business efficiency for any restaurant business type.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you are the owner of a fine dining restaurant, quick-service restaurant, food truck, or coffee shop, you will need restaurant management apps to streamline your business operations and unlock potential revenue in 2022. The decision to choose the right restaurant management apps for your set-up may not be so easy.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Statistic Detail 46% 46% of adults think technology has a positive impact on their restaurant experience. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. 7% to 10% Restaurants now spend an average of 7 % to 10% of their gross revenue on IT. 1.22tn The revenue in the Online Food Delivery market is forecasted to reach US $1.22

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As restaurants begin to reopen, diners are expecting new and significant changes to curb the spread of coronavirus. It is mandatory for restaurants to follow social distancing guidelines and adapt their dining experience. It is mandatory for restaurants to follow social distancing guidelines and adapt their dining experience.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 31, 2021

KOT, an abbreviation for Kitchen Order Tickets, is a note that includes the details related to the table number, items ordered, and the quantity, which is forwarded to the kitchen staff after a customer places an order. The restaurant Kitchen Order Ticket may seem insignificant, but it is a critical aspect of the restaurant ordering system.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 19, 2022

Restaurant labor cost control has been exacerbated by the current labor shortage. So, once you staff your business to the optimum level, the next challenge is how to reduce labor costs in a restaurant business. Restaurant Labor Cost Control. The key is analyzing your labor productivity. Total Labor Cost.

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Lavu

MARCH 25, 2020

In recent years, fast-casual establishments have dominated the restaurant industry. Customers, especially Millennials, are looking for delicious food at affordable prices. Fast-casual restaurants are adapting to meet the demand of their customers. However, in 2016 this is beginning to change.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Technology has become an indispensable part of streamlining and running restaurant operations seamlessly. The restaurant Kitchen Order Ticket (KOT) is a small, yet critical aspect of the restaurant ordering system. How An Automated KOT System Will Improve Restaurant Ordering And Kitchen Operations In Saudi Arabia.

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Touch Bistro

APRIL 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly begins to recede, many restaurants are turning to gift card marketing as part of their 2021 recovery plan. First and foremost, gift cards provide restaurants with an immediate source of revenue – cash that can be incredibly valuable in the early months of recovery. Brand Awareness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

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Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

Restaurant leaders today find themselves in a rush to optimize every individual part of their operations while overcoming cost pressures, supply chain challenges, and technology proliferation. Findings from our recent technology survey make it clear that the restaurant industry is collectively embracing efficiency at a whole new level.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 6, 2023

Making enough money to keep your restaurant running is one of the major challenges a restaurant faces. For this reason, the profit margin of your restaurant is one of the defining factors of its success. That said, with the right strategies, your restaurant can be an exception and report high-profit margins.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Today, the biggest concern for restaurant owners is a nationwide restaurant staff shortage. In the restaurant and food industry, staffing issues continue to be a pain. Although a critical labor shortage affects practically every business, the restaurant industry has been particularly hard struck.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 31, 2022

The ongoing COVID-19 has significantly stressed almost every industry, and the industry players are facing challenges irrespective of their size. Such recipes can be a great way to enrich your customers with the nutritional content and the deliciousness of baked foods. Offer Healthier Options In The Menu. Promote Good Cakes.

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Culinary Digital

MAY 16, 2022

This new, evolving tech offers some of the best, most affordable, and most practical solutions to many of the challenges faced by the industry as it moves forward. Foodservice operations need to ensure that these choices stand out to customers as healthy. But customers today need the facts.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There are many such options available from which you can create the menu based on your customer preference. A good kitchen layout must have adequate space for the staff to move freely around tables, there must be enough space behind the bar for displays, bottle coolers, and speed rails. Invest In A Robust POS system. Hire Staff.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The restaurant industry is dynamic and running a successful restaurant is not an easy task. Every day hundreds of restaurants open and every day many close down. Over the last few years, multiple good restaurants have closed in the first year of inception. But why do restaurants fail? low customer inflow.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 29, 2023

Are you managing a multichain restaurant business? If so, then you are among the luckiest few restaurateurs who have realized their dream of establishing a multi-location restaurant business. Managing restaurants across multiple locations is indeed a challenging task, but it is a good pain to have.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s an absolute necessity for building a modern, resilient restaurant that can become and stay competitive. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

During the course of 2019, revenue increased 109 percent as tens of thousands of new restaurants joined the Toast community. “As a result of our tremendous growth and commitment to the restaurant industry, we have continued to see a significant amount of demand from the investor community,” said Chris Comparato, CEO at Toast.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 16, 2021

Accepting card payments at your restaurant means giving customers more options, but it also means subjecting your business to possible chargebacks. And with 78% of restaurants accepting credit cards and 74% accepting debit cards, chargebacks are now a universal problem for the industry. How do Chargebacks Work?

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Food and restaurant delivery sales are of critical importance now in the restaurant business industry. To cut costs in the face of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19 pandemic), many restaurant owners have used the internet to boost their in-house and delivery sales, and consequently their revenue stream.

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SpotOn

MARCH 4, 2024

While those classic cash registers did wonders back in the day, point-of-sale (POS) systems have now become the industry standard for small businesses and restaurants. Alongside transactions, modern POS systems run software applications to help businesses manage their employees, reach new customers, and encourage existing ones back in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2020

White Castle launched a planned pilot with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics in the restaurant industry. DoorDash Supporting Black-Owned Restaurants.

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