ChowNow

MARCH 13, 2025

Lets explore why restaurant operators need a better way to handle deliveryand how the right technology can make all the difference. A single mistakelike forgetting to accept an order on one app while preparing anothercan result in a frustrated customer and a lost sale. But what if all your food delivery apps were in one place?

Delivery

ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. For example: Lets say your restaurant made $100,000 in total sales last month. What Are Restaurant Profit Margins?

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience. The question now becomes – how to make sense of that data and use it to elevate the dining experience.

2025

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

One approach is to use a contribution margin model : after youve calculated food cost, ask yourself how much money is left from the sale of a menu item to cover everything else. Yes, competitor pricing can give you a ballpark idea of what customers in your area expect to paybut it shouldnt be your only reference point.

Pricing

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

For operators, restaurant apps mean higher sales, greater customer retention, and smoother day-to-day operations. With 76% of operators saying using technology gives them a competitive edge, these mobile tech tools are no longer a nice-to-have but an absolute necessity to stay competitive with restaurants in your area.

2025

The Rail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, smartphone proliferation, technological advancements, the COVID pandemic, and the emergence of cloud kitchens. Comprehensive analytics dashboard for insights into customer preferences and sales trends. If so, you’re not alone. from 2023 to 2030.

Delivery

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Since 2014, online ordering has grown 300% faster than dine-in and now accounts for roughly 40% of restaurant sales. In 2025, the US online food delivery market is expected to reach $424.9 billion in revenue. Customers expect to browse menus, place orders, and pay for their meals with just a few taps of their phones.

Online Ordering

SpotOn

APRIL 14, 2025

With enhanced automation, smarter financial tools, and expanded integrations, these advancements reflect SpotOn’s ongoing commitment to providing technology that helps restaurants operate more efficiently, maximize revenue, and deliver exceptional hospitality. and Finn’s Fish House.   and Finn’s Fish House. 

2025

Lavu

MARCH 21, 2025

Restaurants can now use customer data to enhance restaurant menu design, creating smarter menus that increase profits and improve the dining experience. Spot Best-Sellers : Focus on the 16% of menu items that drive 80% of sales. This approach also helps reduce food waste and maximize customer satisfaction.

Design

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

How Technology Helps : POS systems track costs, reduce waste, and improve menu performance. By diving into ingredient-level data and overall menu trends, they can fine-tune offerings to improve profitability. Want to boost your restaurant’s profits? Start by analyzing your ingredient costs.

POS

Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Increases Sales : Personalized recommendations drive purchases. POS systems are transforming dining by making personalized experiences easy and efficient. This means menus can be updated to reflect what people actually want, making the dining experience more engaging and relevant.

POS

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

favorite dishes, dining frequency). Personalized marketing helps restaurants connect with customers by tailoring offers and experiences to individual preferences. With 62% of consumers leaving brands that fail to personalize experiences , personalized restaurant marketing can increase revenue by 10-30%.

Marketing

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. Yet, many restaurant owners overlook the valuable data it holds.

POS

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Modern point-of-sale systems go beyond order processing—they streamline operations, reduce bottlenecks, and improve table turnover. In this post, we’ll explore five essential POS features designed to reduce wait times and deliver faster, more efficient dining experiences. Ease of Implementation in U.S. Restaurants For U.S.

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. Orders are sent to the kitchen instantly, cutting down trips to fixed terminals, speeding up service, and improving the overall dining experience. The benefits are undeniable.

POS

SpotOn

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the last several years, QR order and pay has gone from being a fringe technology to a widely used solution for restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries. Misconception 1: You can just turn QR codes on at your restaurant without making any operational changes and it'll work just fine.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. From a legal perspective, Insurance : the pandemic highlighted the limitations of insurance policies. Workforce : COVID fundamentally changed the labor market.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

In today’s fast-paced dining environment, even a few seconds of lag can create a ripple effect that impacts your entire service flow. In this post, well break down five clear signs that your point-of-sale system is holding your restaurant backand what you can do to fix it. Manual PIN entry further slows things down.

POS

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

Restaurants and Food Service: Including fine dining, fast casual, QSRs, cafes, and catering. Fluctuating Occupancy/Demand: For hotels, occupancy rates directly impact revenue, while for restaurants, daily covers drive sales. Key Takeaways Understand the key functions and principles of hospitality and leisure accounting.

Hospitality

SpotOn

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Restaurant profit margin calculator How to lower restaurant costs How to increase restaurant sales Gross and net profit margins for restaurants In restaurants, profit margin is the percentage of revenue left over after expenses and costs are taken out. We all know it. Restaurant profit margins are pretty low.

Operations

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

A single percentage point difference in food costs or labor can be the difference between profit and loss. IRS Audits: Inaccurate or incomplete records can trigger costly and time-consuming IRS audits, leading to significant penalties and fines. Bookkeeping is the often-unsung hero, forming the bedrock of smart financial management.

Bar

Restaurant Engine

MAY 14, 2025

For many restaurants, you have access to a loyalty program right through your point of sale system or digital platforms. Ultimately, youll increase the rate at which they dine with you, engage your customers, and increase your revenue. Points-Based Program Your customers earn points for each dollar they spend.

Loyalty Program

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 20, 2025

In the bustling world of gastronomy, the art of restaurant bookkeeping often takes a backseat. It’s a nuanced dance, balancing income and expenditure, ensuring the financial health of the establishment. This guide aims to simplify the process, whether you’re a seasoned restaurateur or new to the industry.

Cash Management

Apicbase

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? The more locations you operate, the bigger the loss. Menu management touches all core aspects of running a restaurant. It starts with accurate pricing, clear dish descriptions, and consistent nutritional information.

Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Most Restaurants Increased Sales in 2024 Approximately 63 percent of restaurant operators that manage finances said their profits in 2024 increased compared to last year. Most Restaurants Increased Sales in 2024 Approximately 63 percent of restaurant operators that manage finances said their profits in 2024 increased compared to last year.

Point of Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. One strategy for reducing costs has been the increased use of technology.

2025

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

Discover tools and technologies that support revenue optimization. This flexibility ensures that you’re always selling at the optimal price point, maximizing revenue for every room sold. Key Takeaways Learn proven revenue management strategies for the hospitality industry. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

Hospitality

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 22, 2025

Looking back at the most recent recession, dining out dropped 8.8% In reaction to the tariff announcement, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 4,000 points over two days in April 2025, marking a 9.48% decline. in December 2007–June 2009, relative to pre-recession period levels. decline over 88 trading days.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. Adopt In-House Technology to Improve Service and Reduce Errors.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. Technology has clearly played a huge role in restaurant modernization, especially in light of the pandemic.

Online Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Additionally, restaurants will experience a significant shift in technology and customer service. Airflow within restaurants should flow from cleaner sources to dirtier sources – from dining areas to kitchens, restrooms to pick up / delivery spaces and more. Architectural Considerations in HVAC.

Design

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

This can be done by calculating your restaurant’s food cost percentage and cost of each dish using reports and data that an integrated point-of-sale can provide. Keep things running smoothly by using an integrated point-of-sale system that allows you to do everything in one place. Offer Easy Online Ordering.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Since COVID, technology in the restaurant industry has moved at lightning speed. It’s also become a boost to top-line sales. There are new technologies coming out for restaurants that will help them better track inventory, analyze their purchases and calculate waste. This is a trend I hope will go away.

2025

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2022

Different innovative payment methods are being leveraged to increase food services efficiency in fast-food joints to fine dining. Payment technology data could help with forecasting store demand patterns and identifying demand drivers. In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Here are the ways technology is revolutionizing the culinary world through. The Future of Payments Payment option variety is changing the dining experience in unthinkable ways. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

Loyalty Program