Lavu

MARCH 21, 2025

Restaurants can now use customer data to enhance restaurant menu design, creating smarter menus that increase profits and improve the dining experience. Quick Benefits of Data-Driven Restaurant Menu Design Benefit How It Helps Higher Profits Focus on top-performing, high-margin items. Ready to learn how? Keep reading.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

7 among the country's Top 10 restaurant chains, according to Technomic's annual Top 500 ranking. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 2, 2025. 2024 was a tough year for restaurants. 2024 was a tough year for restaurants. 7 among the Top 10 restaurant brands.

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Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

As the restaurant industry becomes increasingly digital, efficiency and real-time data access are no longer optional—they’re essential. Cloud-Based POS Systems are transforming how restaurants operate by enabling remote management, faster updates, and seamless integration with other tools.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days for restaurants and bars, as fans gather to enjoy the game, food, and drinks with friends and family. If you’re looking to make the most of this high-energy day, here are 8 restaurant promotion ideas to help you stand out and drive sales.

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SpotOn

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Through menu engineering and reporting from your bar POS system , you can determine what's selling and what's not. Pizza Pizza is a crowd-pleaser. It's shareable, a win for both your customers and your restaurant. Pizza is a one-way ticket to a more profitable bar menu. Plus, it's adaptable.

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Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

The restaurant industry is rapidly evolving, and mobile food ordering is at the center of this transformation. These mobile food ordering statistics reveal just how quickly digital habits are shifting — and what it means for restaurants trying to stay competitive. Mobile represents 60% of all digital restaurant orders today.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

Is your local restaurant overpaying for payroll? Get Free Payroll for Restaurants and simplify payroll management effortlessly. Reduce errors, save money, and streamline operations with our easy-to-use payroll system designed for restaurants. POS Integration : Sync hours and tips directly from your POS system.

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Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

A modern Restaurant POS System does far more than just process payments—it powers the entire dining experience. From managing orders and tracking inventory to analyzing sales data in real time, today’s POS systems are essential tools for restaurants of all sizes. Wondering what is a POS system for a restaurant?

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Fast casual restaurants are popping up faster than you can say "build your own grain bowl." " They're somewhere between a full-service casual dining restaurant and a quick-service restaurant or fast food chain. Looking for tips on starting your fast casual restaurant?

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SpotOn

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Loyalty programs offer a rare win-win for restaurant operators and guests alike. 💡 According to the National Restaurant Association , 96% of restaurantgoers say that loyalty programs are a way to earn more "bang for their buck." Like most facets of the industry, restaurant loyalty is easier said than done.

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Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

Today we’re looking at the newest and most controversial technology on the market: 3D food printing 3D food printing is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s becoming a practical innovation in modern restaurant kitchens. Think about the steps to make a pizza. Someday there may even be 3D-printed pizzas in space.

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Lavu

JUNE 30, 2025

Running a successful restaurant today requires more than great food and friendly service—it demands smart technology that drives efficiency. A well-designed POS system improves restaurant operations by streamlining order management, speeding up transactions, and delivering real-time insights that help optimize every aspect of the business.

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

How POS data improves customer loyalty isnt just a trending topic its a strategic advantage for modern restaurants. By capturing real-time insights into customer behavior, preferences, and spending habits, POS systems empower restaurants to deliver personalized experiences, reward loyalty, and increase repeat visits.

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

Setting up a POS system for a restaurant in 2025 isnt just about installing machinesits about finding the right tools to help your business run smoothly. The right POS setup can make it easier to take orders, manage staff, track sales, and keep customers happy. Why It Matters : Modern POS systems are more than payment tools.

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Lavu

JUNE 26, 2025

As more restaurants turn to automation, self-order kiosks are becoming a must-have for improving speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Whether you run a quick-service restaurant or a casual dining spot, understanding the real cost of a kiosk system is essential to budgeting smartly and maximizing ROI. What Is a self-order kiosk?

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Apicbase

APRIL 18, 2025

Thats what happened at this 24-location pizza chain. Heres what the breakdown means: Sales (POS) 86% This is the portion of their food spend that directly links to what was sold. One look at the chart, and two things stood out: It wasnt just a few rogue restaurants. Its a pizza chain; cheese is everywhere. Sales were up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ."

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

If youve ever wondered how does a POS system work , youre not alone. A modern Point of Sale (POS) system is more than just a cash registerits the central hub that powers day-to-day business operations. In this post, well break down how does a POS system works and why its essential for restaurants, cafes, and other growing businesses.

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Lavu

MAY 5, 2025

Restaurant owners are rethinking the way they run daily operationsand many are switching to Lavu POS to stay ahead. From faster service to real-time inventory tracking, modern restaurants need more than just a cash registerthey need a system that adapts to their workflow. It also provides low-stock alerts and automates reorders.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

If your POS system is slowing down your restaurant , you’re not just dealing with minor annoyances; you’re risking lost revenue, poor customer experiences, and operational chaos. In this post, well break down five clear signs that your point-of-sale system is holding your restaurant backand what you can do to fix it.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Choosing the right restaurant POS software can make or break your business in today’s competitive dining landscape. With so many options available in 2025, finding a solution that fits your restaurant’s unique needs is essential. This complete comparative guide will help you navigate the top restaurant POS systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Workforce : COVID fundamentally changed the labor market. – Pooja S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Yelp's Top Places to Eat in the U.S., POS-based lending solutions give operators quick access to working capital, helping them invest in their business without the lengthy approval process.

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Black Box Intelligence

JANUARY 31, 2025

David Poole , President and CFO, and Celia Perez , Senior Vice President of Finance at Giordanos , shared how the iconic pizza brand integrates data into its financial planning and analysis (FP&A) strategy. Concurrently, he balances the demands of a competitive restaurant market. This includes a new POS system.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2025

chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Chowly

MAY 21, 2025

Key Takeaways 2025 National Restaurant Association Show Recap Cost-Cutting, AI, and Smarter Tech The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show made one thing clear: independent restaurant operators are done juggling disconnected systems. Nations Restaurant News, May 19, 2025 2. Nations Restaurant News, May 17, 2025 3.

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SpotOn

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In the 20 years that Don Pirone has worked in restaurants, he has learned that the hospitality industry is a numbers game. For all memorable experiences and community ties, if your bar or restaurant isn’t making money, it’s not long for the industry. At 14, he got his first restaurant job bussing tables to make money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nearly every restaurant in the United States relies on a Point of Sale (POS) system for the majority of its front-of-house operations. But what happens when your restaurant suffers an internet outage, taking your POS system with it? That system needs access to the internet in order to keep functioning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2023

Less than two decades ago, restaurant-quality meal delivery was largely limited to pizza and Chinese takeout. As such, implementing a robust food delivery and takeout service has become critical for restaurants’ longevity and success. Consumers crave convenience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2023

Seattle-based Floisand Studio Architects has had a long-term partnership with Pagliacci Pizza including the thoughtful reimagination of the chain's newest location across from Seattle’s Ballard Locks. How many projects have you collaborated on with Pagliacci Pizza? No two are alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2022

Modernizing customer experiences and maintaining satisfaction are top priorities for retail and restaurant owners. Because of this shift, stores and restaurants need customers to navigate their way through multiple channels as quickly as possible, without confusion or stress. Where to Go for What? Digitally Charged Employees.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Clever marketing and strong branding from a restaurant’s corporate offices can boost sales for franchised restaurants. In turn, this gives franchisors more money from royalty fees, which creates a mutually beneficial cycle for restaurant success. Restaurants that franchise tend not to own many locations as a company.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As the restaurant industry continues to grapple with understanding what the new normal looks like, there may be some hope. Recently, the House of Representatives passed the RESTAURANTS Act, which aims to help restaurants work their way through the pandemic, including getting their employees working again.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Executive Summary Location: Groveport, OH Restaurant Type: Casual Dining Problem: Too much time spent on manual processes. When the opportunity came up to buy a pizza place down the street, it was a no-brainer. Soon, a large grocery chain moved in, and they made the decision to convert their market into Little Italy Pizza.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Main Squeeze is the perfect example of a smart, scalable restaurant that is growing exponentially by streamlining operations and turning labor into a competitive advantage. We look at it like a pizza. A very healthy vegan pizza. We know what every little piece breaks down to it's covering that pizza. How did they do it?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mobile orders were expected to drive $38 billion in restaurant revenue in 2020. And more than 50 percent of consumers with restaurant apps use them at least once a week. Mobile apps provide restaurants a veritable goldmine of customer data, which enables them to provide a more personal experience, among other benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority. “Dunkin’ is committed to keeping America running and working.

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