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POS is Dead, Right?

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The POS term was formed when there was just one main point of sale – the register in the restaurant. The 80s Called & They Want Their POS Back The 80’s gave birth to the first electronic cash register with computerized systems to manage payments and orders.

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When Robots Replace Restaurant Workers, We All Lose

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And while digital payment systems increase tipping rates , it can be impossible to know how much of your tip will make it into the server’s hands, unlike with old-fashioned cash. And when customers don’t tip, servers can end up paying out of pocket to pad a manager’s paychecks. But what does it mean for workers? an hour in some states.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Falling outlets, rising sales. But sales have bounced back well over the first six months of 2021, and are now running ahead of 2019 levels. But it’s worth remembering that while some people have cash in their pockets and want to treat themselves, many have been hit financially by COVID-19 and will be more cautious.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6

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What is a Mobile POS System For Retail?

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A mobile point of sale is a system in which POS software is installed on handheld, mobile devices, such as an iPad or Android tablet or smartphone. The device functions as a mobile cash register and terminal to process sales transactions. What Is A Mobile POS System For Retail? This is no longer the case.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“They’ve had to basically adapt and change their entire business model,” says Yang Yang, an associate professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Temple University. Pandemic and Restaurant Demand. There’s just not the same amount of volume in takeout as there is in in-person dining.”