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No Reservations About Putting Restaurants First

Modern Restaurant Management

"Pre-pandemic, only fine dining establishments typically used tools like prepayments or deposits. Our story began in 2014 when Tock’s founder, Nick Kokonas, grew frustrated with the limitations of traditional reservation systems while running The Alinea Group. Tock's origin story is all about problem solving.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

ChowNow

Since 2014, online ordering has grown 300% faster than dine-in and now accounts for roughly 40% of restaurant sales. Running your own online ordering system gives you complete control over pricing, promotions, and customer data, helping you maximize profits while still offering convenience.

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SpotOn Powers Restaurants with Insights, Innovation, and Industry Growth in 2025

SpotOn

Cantina Louie (Florida and North Carolina): Since opening its doors in 2014, Cantina Louie has been dedicated to serving authentic Mexican street food with creative flair. Their commitment to high-quality ingredients and memorable dining experiences has made them a standout destination for tacos, cocktails, and more.

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The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings

EATER

Today, Pilsen is one of the hippest areas in Chicago, with a thriving arts scene, fine dining options, and quaint cafes that continue to entice wealthier transplants to the area as working-class Mexicans who have lived there for years are displaced. By 2014, a Starbucks arrived. A week later, graffiti appeared on S.K.Y.’s

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6 Tips To Increase Order Volume For Your Restaurant Website

ChowNow

Since 2014, these channels have grown 300% faster than dine-inand the trend isnt slowing down. Tracking these patterns helps you refine your menu, adjust pricing, and send targeted promotions that drive repeat business. If you want to increase order volume for your restaurant, focusing on online takeout and delivery is key.

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The Godparents of the Filipino Food Movement Say Goodbye

EATER

Amy Besa surveils the Purple Yam dining room on the Wednesday evening of its final week of service. Its reasonable prices for the neighborhood earned Besa and Dorotan loyal fans, both Filipino and non. Dining at Purple Yam marked a turning point in Punla’s interest in Filipino food. It turned out that wasn’t even the apex.

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