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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants started using 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) at dining tables to offer digital menus and even allow patrons to order with their smartphones during the pandemic, when contactless transactions were necessary. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

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Food allergies in the United States affect an estimated 26 million adults and six million children (10.8 and 8 percent, respectively) and the number of people telling restaurants about their food allergies upfront is increasing. To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff.

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Managing Inventory – and Your Time

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Managing Inventory — and Your Time . A long with labor, food and beverage is one of the highest costs within a hospitality organization. Aside from the cost of the items themselves, there are many expenses associated with managing inventory. What happens when something is ordered that then goes to waste?

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

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While daily specials delivered in family boxes might be quite affordable and frugal, food delivery itself often costs more than the meal for one which can hit monthly discretionary spending quite hard. Online Ordering Will Continue to Thrive. POS systems already collect most of information on sales, inventories, staff, etc.

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ChowNow’s Preferred Partner Program gives restaurants tools and discounts to flourish

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US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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ChowNow’s Preferred Partner Program gives restaurants tools and discounts to flourish

ChowNow

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

Modern Restaurant Management

Inventory stock changed significantly. The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Digitize Your Ordering Function and Enhance Your Presence. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.