Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Quick-service restaurants maintain a steady customer satisfaction score of 79 (on a 100 point scale), while full-service restaurants — despite slipping 2 percent to 82 — remain one of the highest-rated industries in the Index, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2025.

Loyalty Program

The Rail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By Heather Langley, Contributor The hospitality environment evolves at a rapid rate, and bars and restaurants must continue adapting to the ever-changing needs of the consumer. A modern point of sale (POS) system utilizes modern technology that can help streamline your business operations and improve the guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2025

Build Loyalty Programs that Go Beyond The Transaction A successful loyalty program is not just about points and rewards, it is about acknowledging each guest’s importance in a meaningful way. As restaurant brands grow, there is an increasing realization that loyalty and guest experience cannot live in isolated departments anymore.

Loyalty Program

SpotOn

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While bars sell alcoholic drinks, a high-margin menu item, crafting a profitable bar menu is paramount. Through menu engineering and reporting from your bar POS system , you can determine what's selling and what's not. Here are some tried-and-true moneymakers for your bar menu. Pizza Pizza is a crowd-pleaser.

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ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

For most operators, sending once or twice a month is a good starting point. Your customer email list is your most valuable marketing asset, giving you an incredible ROI of $42 for every $1 you spend. But just building an email list isnt enough. Fortunately, getting started doesnt have to be complicated.

Email Marketing

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Hacienda La Esmeralda won all three main categories, a first for the competition, and achieved record-breaking scores of 97 and 98 points for its natural and washed Geshas, respectively. With scores of 97 and 98 points, we may see a new world record for coffee prices in just a few months. The BoP auction will take place on 6 August.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

Over the next 20 years, Perez built and added onto Don Pepe’s, which was a full-service concept, later adding in music and a full bar. By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The classic Cubano at Zaza. Photo courtesy of Zaza Cuban Comfort Food. Ruben Perez’s father was a chef from Cuba, and he was a good one.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 31, 2025

In response to rising food costs, 56 percent of respondents said they planned to increase menu prices, down from 61 percent earlier in the year, and 18 percent said they doubled down on inventory and waste tracking, up two percentage points.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2025

The other notices that lunch sales are soft and figures out how to bump the average ticket size before the dinner rush. You can use five minutes before service to talk about what happened yesterday, why your labor ran hot, or how the bar team crushed upsells. If sales drop off at 8:30 p.m., Connect it to the bigger picture.

Training

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. Despite potential challenges, the industry is both optimistic, as total restaurant sales crested $1 trillion for the first time on record, and ready to pivot to continue growing.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect. It processes orders and payments while tracking sales data. These ensure that the kitchen is always well-prepared.

Operations

The Rail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With VR, employees can familiarize themselves with the kitchen, bar, or service areas. By Lindsay Lawrence, Contributor Relocating a restaurant is no small feat, as it involves managing the transportation of kitchen equipment, reestablishing the space’s atmosphere, and ensuring minimal disruption to your business.

Innovation

ChowNow

MAY 30, 2025

A restaurant marketing strategy that works for a sports bar might fall flat at a vegan cafe. Rewarding customers for ordering direct creates long-term habits that boost your sales. Start by asking: What are you trying to accomplish? Do you want more foot traffic on slower weekdays? Encouraging repeat visits from loyal customers?

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Restaurant Clicks

JULY 22, 2025

Reviews on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other platforms point to consistent quality and a taste that feels true to the region. This article rounds up 30 of the best BBQ spots across Mississippi. Each one has built a solid reputation for serving food people keep coming back for. It’s a place where the focus stays on the food, not the extras.

Back of House

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Establish reorder points like 10 cases of fries or 5 gallons of sauce to avoid shortages during rushes. Whether youre a seasoned owner or just starting out, this advice will help you boost efficiency, keep your team motivated, and turn customers into regulars. This isnt just theory from a manual. It revealed more than any resume could.

Management

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.

Social Media

Lavu

JULY 3, 2025

The restaurant industry is evolving rapidly, and outdated point-of-sale systems are no longer enough to stay competitive. How SaaS POS Systems Help Reduce Initial and Maintenance Costs If you had a cash register or a traditional point of sale equipment, you probably spent a significant amount of money on repairs when it broke down.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 23, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The restaurant tech vocabulary keeps expanding. Image by Nico Heins/Midjourney Want to sound smart at the next restaurant tech cocktail party?

Hiring

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Mobile technology within the hospitality industry has done wonders to increase customer satisfaction and generate sales. Increase sales. In this post, we’ll explore five proven strategies showing how modern POS systems help restaurants grow revenue in 2025. Does Your Restaurant Need a Boost? Here are five of the most intriguing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. ” Value-Driven Dining for the Modern Consumer – In a time when consumers seek out both quality and quantity, L&L continues to provide substantial portions at an accessible price point.

2025

Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Research shows that 75% of top quick-service restaurant chains that simplified their menus earned a higher sales bump compared to their peers. How do you find the right balance between seating as many guests as possible while still maintaining a high level of service that provides the ‘wow’ factor?

Seating

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 4, 2025

Gen Z consumers, in particular, are reshaping the coffee landscape with their willingness to spend more on personalised, premium beverages that reflect both their tastes and values. With the rise of mobile ordering apps and digital menus, customers now expect the ability to tailor their drinks with a wide variety of options.

Beverage

Lavu

AUGUST 1, 2025

Restaurant and bar scams are more common than many business owners realize—ranging from cash skimming and inventory theft to fraudulent voids and unauthorized discounts. Fortunately, modern solutions like smart POS systems are transforming how restaurants and bars detect and prevent fraud in real-time.

POS

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Increases Sales : Personalized recommendations drive purchases. They use their POS system to adjust their menu based on immediate customer feedback and preferences, helping them maintain their reputation as a bar & grille spot. Why It Matters: Boosts Satisfaction : Tailored dishes meet customer preferences.

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SpotOn

JANUARY 29, 2025

G2's Report names SpotOn Restaurant point-of-sale #1 over top competitors in ease of use, quality of support, and more. CoastAL Orange Beach (Pensacola, Florida): Pensacola area bar named one of the best bars in the US by USA Today for its live music, loyal patrons, cold Bushwackers, and fresh seafood.

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Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

From wait times and staff efficiency to sales trends and customer satisfaction, POS system performance offers critical insights into daily operations. The technological heart of your business, Point of Sale systems are essential. Your POS system does more than process payments—it reflects the overall health of your restaurant.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars: In the hospitality industry without precise record-keeping, even the most successful establishments can find themselves adrift, struggling with cash flow, compliance, and ultimately, profitability. Bookkeeping is the often-unsung hero, forming the bedrock of smart financial management.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

The right system does more than process payments—it streamlines operations, manages inventory, tracks sales, and enhances the customer experience. Let’s walk through the essential points you’ll need to know as you begin your research: What is a POS system for a restaurant? Should you choose a legacy or a mobile POS system?

POS

SpotOn

OCTOBER 14, 2024

That means many point-of-sale system functions can be completed from anywhere you have cell reception or WiFi, allowing operators to access reports, change menus, and monitor inventory management on the go. Reservation waitlist management : These platforms can be synced or separated from your point-of-sale system.

POS

Lavu

JULY 4, 2025

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. Over time, these registers became more advanced, and they morphed into becoming multi-use point-of-sale or POS systems for restaurants.

POS

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

This calculation involves dividing the cost of food sold by the total food sales and multiplying the result by 100 to get the food cost. Discovering new ways to reduce costs in restaurant management can boost profits. Focusing on making more money is essential to keep your business successful in the long run.

Loyalty Program

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Let’s discuss what open API is, why it is important, and how it can benefit your restaurant. This will help you understand why you will want to ensure you have a POS with an open API. What is an Open API? Generally, APIs are private and considered a trade secret. Backed by open data that is free for anyone to republish or use as is.

POS

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Actionable insights : Real-time analytics help optimize sales and inventory. Best iPad Point of Sale Demo for Restaurants 2023 1. Unlike traditional POS systems, iPad-based solutions offer mobility, intuitive interfaces, and cloud-based functionality — making them ideal for restaurants of all sizes. The benefits are undeniable.

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SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2025

Tech Talk at the Innovation Theater (Monday, May 19 10:30am CT): SpotOn will host " Strength in Numbers: Building a Financially Savvy Restaurant Community ," a panel discussion featuring restaurateurs Amy Hom (Barcelona Wine Bar) and Jonathan Gillespie (Adalina). “Running a restaurant is hard enough,” added Bryla.

2025

Lavu

JULY 25, 2025

Quickly becoming an urban icon, with their increase in popularity, many breweries now need an integrated all-in-one point of sale (POS) system. A POS for a brewery needs to be able to handle services not normally offered by standard bar/restaurant POS systems. Categorize bar tabs by credit card or by a customer’s name.

Brewery

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

This shift ensures that operations run smoothly, and sales revenue is optimized. These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." One of the biggest struggles for restaurants post-covid is staffing. This trend has held on in the last five years.

Loyalty Program

SpotOn

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Alongside her normal duties as a restaurant staff member, his mother could point out when a shrimp burrito felt too Americanized (it was all about the sauce) and why simplicity is the key to good guacamole, not more lime juice. Everyone in the restaurant industry can testify to the power of a delicious meal after a long workday.

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