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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

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Analyze Previous Holiday Sales Data Past sales data is invaluable when it comes to planning the upcoming season. A restaurant point-of-sale system holds historical data so you can see a detailed breakdown of how your restaurant sales performed during previous Christmas seasons.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Two

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In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

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In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. In January 2023, Yum!

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2025 Restaurant Outlook: A Recipe for Success with Risk Management

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restaurants broke records with projected sales of $1.1 Additionally, labor shortages remain a critical pain point, driving up wages across the industry. Self-ordering kiosks, for instance, have gained traction in quick-service establishments, driving sales and streamlining labor demands.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. For part two, click here.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

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Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods.

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Tech Will Be Essential to Boost Food Safety and Quality in 2023

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Then, you may also have more intangible costs of an unhappy customer spreading poor word-of-mouth about your restaurant, negative reviews on social media, and decreased traffic, lower sales, and customer loyalty. million tons of grain. Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production.