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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

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Serving alcohol is a fundamental part of many restaurant operations, but it also presents significant liability risks. From over-serving intoxicated guests to improperly checking IDs, restaurants can face serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for failing to effectively manage their liquor liability risks.

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How Our Pop-Up Expanded to Serve a 10,000-Person Waitlist

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Organize all your orders dine-in, online, and third-party and fulfill them in a flash, right from your POS. Serving foie gras is not profitable for us: $8 is a sticker shock, but that is exactly what it costs us. This send is the first of a four-part series on restaurant growth, presented by Square.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

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Self-serve kiosks, QR-code menus, and personalized ordering systems will continue to redefine how patrons interact with venues. Establishments that invest in creating experiences—rather than just serving meals or drinks—will set themselves apart in a crowded market.

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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. Requiring a small deposit for reservations serves as an effective deterrent against no-shows while ensuring partial revenue in case guests fail to arrive.

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Restaurant Giants Declare War on Digital Chaos

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The 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that 22 percent of restaurant operators plan to invest in technology like POS software, back-of-house systems, and data analytics in the near future. Meanwhile, an additional six percent will invest more in automation like kiosks and robotics.

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Patio Power: Strategies for Optimizing Outdoor Dining

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Discover how handheld POS devices and QR code ordering are transforming outdoor spaces into efficient revenue engines. With handhelds, your team is able to spend more time serving guests, instead of going back-and-forth between tables and the POS station.

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How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization

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POS systems do more than just process payments they enable restaurants to personalize menus by analyzing customer data. Learn more in our latest post: How POS Systems Enable Menu Personalization. Example : OMaddys in Florida uses its POS data to refine menus based on feedback, boosting customer loyalty and satisfaction.

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