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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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. So, you can bet that one of the 2024 trends to look out for is sustainability practices. Restaurant Web Design, Made Easy. Trend: Add in Some Sour McCormick has designated tamarind as the flavor of the year for 2024.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028. And though many AI-driven breaches have targeted big companies, a vulnerability discovered within a smaller, connected organization, such as a franchisee, can offer an easy entry point for intruders.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

47% 47% of operators predict an increased reliance on technology and automation to address labor shortages in their type of restaurants by 2024, including 44% of full-service and 49% of quick-service. trillion in 2024. trillion in 2024. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. trillion U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Play The Field : Some Super Bowl viewers prefer to watch the game in the comfort of their own homes, but that doesn’t mean you should lose out on sales. Catering and parties will become increasingly popular in 2024 as people continue to gather for in-person events, so consider offering Super Bowl catering menus for parties at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Restaurateurs are sometimes stuck using this pricing structure because it is the only one offered by their point-of-sale (POS) software provider. A surcharge is a cost tacked onto a bill of a customer designed to cover the costs a restaurant might otherwise absorb itself.

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SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

SpotOn was named by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in 2024, joining past winners like OpenAI, AirBnB, and Microsoft. Who’s this solution designed for and how can they best leverage it to improve their operations? I think it's an incredible honor for us as a business. It's for their staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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Bingage

APRIL 14, 2021

We all are aware that, Restaurant business owners are now adopting effective solutions that can automate operational work, minimise physical burden and improve business sales. To be updated and evolv e the latest technology, POS software is being designed for this purpose. What is Restaurant POS software?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Global e-gift card sales are expected to reach $300 billion in 2019 , with most of those sales occurring during the fourth quarter, and customers who opt to purchase gift cards will spend an average of $44.83 By 2024, global digital gift card sales are projected to hit $698.2 They were derided as lazy and impersonal.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Originally published in the Aaron Allen & Associates newsletter on 02/12/2024. Restaurant Point-of-Sale Companies Rethinking Their Go-to-Market Strategies Restaurants have been historically slow to adopt technologies. The value of a restaurant expert, a professional second opinion, cannot be overstated.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A traditional point of sale (POS) used to be a restaurant billing software that processed orders and produced receipts. Over 20% of POS solutions are already in the cloud, and 29% are planning to do so by 2024. But as cloud technology developed, the basic POS system transformed into a full-fledged restaurant management system.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

Economic Growth Will Continue to Shape the Middle East HORECA Landscape Economic Indicators Encourage Hotel/Restaurant/Catering Sales Generally, the HORECA industry grows at the pace of GDP growth, population, inflation, and share of discretionary income. Hotel sales grew 23% over 2022, and Restaurants & Cafés grew by 17%.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour for employers grossing <$110,000 in annual sales and not covered by FLSA). hour on January 1, 2024. hour (for businesses grossing >$319,000 per in annual sales). hour if a company has >10 employees or grosses >$100,000 in sales). Georgia: $7.25/hour hour for employees not covered under FLSA).

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EATER

AUGUST 11, 2023

Founded in 1973, Little Earth provides support services for its nearly 1,000 residents—who represent 38 different Tribal affiliations—designed to help eliminate systemic barriers and address challenges many Indigenous communities face. million and have been promised funds from the state to complete the sale in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

broadline foodservice sales of plant-based meat have grown 37 percent in the past year. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Restaurant industry experts have seen a massive shift in 2024 toward iPad-based POS systems. Card readers – Many of the iPad cases designed for use in the restaurant industry come equipped with swipe, tap, and chip reader functions built in. With most restaurateurs adopting a more agile and flexible system, you’d better prepare!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

According to the Qu 2024 State of Digital Report , QSR and FC restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps, and voice AI on the phone and in the drive-thru, which all topped the list of new ordering channels planned for 2024. Total tips averaged 18.9 Tips on Sundays averaged 18.73

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. . Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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SpotOn

MARCH 11, 2024

Hear for yourself from some of the SpotOn team members who’ll be attending the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo , March 18-20 in Las Vegas.  Walk into any great restaurant or bar and you’ll encounter a hospitality team that not only serves tasty food and libations but also provides top-notch service. The secret ingredient?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We are also confident in our small-footprint concept that we’ve mastered over the last 35 years, and believe it positions us well when it comes to real estate site selection, which can be a true pain point for companies. Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 3, 2023

Dutch Bros raises more than US $900,000 through annual fundraiser. All of the drive-thru chain’s 700 locations donated US $1 from every drink sold on 17 February, as well as receiving donations from customers. Local charities across 14 different US states will receive all money raised. billion over the next 15 years.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To counter the challenge, dark kitchens are increasingly pivoting towards a hybrid model with sales channels that go beyond delivery and pick-up. Successful ghost kitchens lean heavily on integrated technology systems to accept online orders, process payments, and manage back-end operations. We wouldn’t either.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Statistics from 2024 show that 84% of US consumers enjoy using self-service kiosks with 66% preferring them to staffed checkouts. Yes, they’ve become the norm, but they should also enhance your business and improve the customer experience. Hopefully, our decades of experience in the dining space will help you navigate the changing waters.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 27, 2022

Global contactless payments are expected to increase from $2 trillion to $6 trillion by 2024 , according to estimates. Touchscreen Point of Sale . Touchscreen point-of-sale terminals streamline the order-taking process, allowing you to handle more orders in less time and increase table turnover.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 8, 2020

Online ordering is not only favorable for customers but it also an excellent way for restaurants to increase the overall sales volume and provide better customer support. Online ordering is not only favorable for customers but it also an excellent way for restaurants to increase the overall sales volume and provide better customer support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. Same-Store Sales Fall. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 17, 2022

The US roaster launched a trial run in September 2021 at three US locations, and stated oat milk sales increased 21% over the following six months. The default to oat milk is part of the company’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2024. Vietnamese coffee production for the 2022/23 harvest is expected to decrease to 30.93

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SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Designed to streamline the restaurant marketing process, SpotOn Marketing Assist is the first product of its kind to empower restaurants to drive guest visits and boost sales while eliminating the time and resources needed for self-serve marketing tools. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. In FAT Brands restaurants in particular, our franchisees who have ghost kitchens see an additional 10-20 percent in sales each week. The increased kitchen space, brand awareness and sales are a no-brainer for brands looking to scale.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

points, were purchased by Canasto Coffee Co. Mon, 6 Feb Washed & honey processed Bolivian Gesha receives highest bid of US $136.75/lb lb at Los Rodriguez Collection No. 1 Private Auction. More than 22lbs of the coffee, which scored 89.07 and VeiserCoffeeRoasters for a total of US $3,015.34.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 2, 2023

points at 2023 Cup of Excellence El Salvador competition. The Israeli company reported 11% sales growth in Brazil alone, with the Três Corações subsidiary now accounting for more than a third of the country’s total roast and ground coffee sales. PRF Colombia attendees can apply here in English and here in Spanish.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 19, 2023

PRF Colombia will feature lectures, panel discussions, workshops, cupping sessions, several coffee competitions, and the second iteration of the Global Coffee Awards. English volunteers can apply here and Spanish volunteers can apply here. Australian Specialty Coffee Association announces winners of 2023 Barista Championship and Brewers Cup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

points relative to 2016, widened from a gap of 1.3 points in 2018. points year-over-year, driven down by a weak holiday shopping period. The weakest business categories varied by type and price point, and included stores selling mobile phones, shoes, and appliances. Yelponomics. calculated? According to researchers?,

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