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From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs

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Acqui-hire “To acquire a company in order to use its employees skills or knowledge, rather than for its products or services.” The coffee giant is licensing the company’s order fulfillment tech while also bringing aboard Empower’s six engineers. Starbucks’ deal with Empower Delivery fits the acqui-hire framework.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

The report also includes additional key industry insights, including: Delivery sales and transactions increased industry-wide despite economic uncertainty: Kiosk as a channel is up 27 percent YoY and 49 percent since 2020, and mobile is up 21 percent YoY and 368 percent since 2020. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This reflects the positive impact loyalty programs have on driving revenue, with 83 percent of restaurant leaders saying their loyalty program successfully drives up order or basket size, as well as repeat visits (82 percent) and return on investment (78 percent). Texas Roadhouse’s visits grew 7.2 percent during 2024 and were up 4.2

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Top 7 POS Reports for Sales Trend Analysis

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Some red flags to watch for include transactions happening outside business hours, repeated voids or refunds by the same employee, odd discount trends, and frequent price changes on certain items. These cloud-based tools provide real-time access to key metrics, allowing you to track trends, evaluate promotions, and quickly make adjustments.

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How Does the POS System Improves Restaurant Operations?

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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. Enhances Order Accuracy: Directly sends orders to the kitchen, cutting mistakes by 25% and improving customer satisfaction.

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How to Set Up a POS System for a Restaurant in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The right POS setup can make it easier to take orders, manage staff, track sales, and keep customers happy. Integration with online ordering, loyalty programs, and inventory tracking. Add features like online ordering, inventory tracking, and loyalty programs. Prepare for Future Growth With digital ordering expected to hit $90.3

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How Edge Computing Will Define the Future of Your Restaurant

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Edge computing enables sophisticated algorithms that don’t just optimize for productivity, but intelligently factor in employee skill level, tenure, availability preferences, and even family needs. When internet connectivity fails, the Edge device continues processing orders, payments, and kitchen operations without interruption.