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From Empty Tables to Full House: Expert Advice on Avoiding Restaurant No Shows

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Businesses can now utilise reservation platforms that seamlessly integrate booking, point-of-sale (POS), and customer management systems. Additional Strategies to Reduce No-Shows Educating customers about the impact of no-shows can also be highly effective.

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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

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In 2025 and beyond, restaurant executives should be on the lookout for increasing point-of-sale (POS) systems attacks, AI-powered social engineering tactics, and greater supply chain cyber vulnerabilities. But this technology adoption has also introduced new cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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Don’t Let Your Restaurant Become a Victim of Cybercrime

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Recent data breaches in the restaurant industry targeted customer data through POS systems. Paying for top-notch POS systems can feel like a pain, especially when something basic also gets the job done. Education Is Key. Malware is often present on systems for months before IT divisions and owners are aware.

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The Evolution of Restaurant Technology: What’s Next?

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Roy Phillips (RP) : 20 years ago it was all about the point of sale (POS). We started doing to-go orders but that was still through your POS. In 2005 when I started, we had OpenTable for reservations and a POS, but that's about it. I remember the early days of POS cloud systems (2010-2015), and a lot of them were pretty bad.

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Best Practices to Prevent Theft in Your Restaurant

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A POS system is much more than a cash register or a checkout counter and its capabilities extend beyond that. A POS will prevent employees from editing orders, voiding bills, as well as under and overcharging. Be Transparent and Educate Your Staff. Why is this helpful? Inventory Management System.

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Top 7 POS Features for Allergen Management: Protect Guests and Boost Restaurant Safety

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With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers. A well-equipped POS system helps reduce human error, improve kitchen workflows, and build guest trust. Lets explore each feature in detail.

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Ways Restaurants Can Encourage Direct Ordering

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Most modern POS services make it easy to set up an online ordering form that integrates with the rest of your operations. Many consumers have no awareness about the high commission fees charged by delivery apps, so part of your messaging should focus around educating them about the many benefits of ordering direct.

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