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What Restaurateurs Need to Know about Third-Party Cybersecurity Risks

Modern Restaurant Management

Here are common third-party cybersecurity vulnerabilities and what restaurateurs can do to protect their businesses: 1. POS Vendors Point-of-sale (POS) systems play an obviously foundational role in daily restaurant operations, making them a prime target for hackers looking to do damage.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

With limited seating capacity, even a couple of absent parties can transform a potentially profitable evening into a financial loss, pushing these already vulnerable businesses closer to the margins of financial health. This not only offers businesses a layer of financial security but also simplifies the process for their guests.

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Bringing AI to the Table in Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

On the marketing front, restaurant owners are expected to promote their business while managing day-to-day operations. That’s especially challenging for small business owners already wearing too many hats. This level of precision not only improves margins but also creates a better guest experience and reduces staff stress.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

Third-Party Vendor Risks for Restaurant Operators Modern restaurants rely on a complex network of third-party vendors – from POS systems and reservation platforms to delivery services and payment processors. This incident exemplifies how vulnerabilities in third-party systems can directly impact restaurant operations.

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How To Use Restaurant Customer Data To Improve Your Business And Grow Sales

ChowNow

Thats why 44% of restaurants are investing in restaurant technology tools to improve their business analyticsbecause customer data works. POS Data : Every in-store and online transaction provides insights into order history, average spend, most popular menu items, and peak sales times. You can increase revenue.

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SaaS POS Systems: Why Cloud-Based POS is the Future of Restaurant Management

Lavu

SaaS POS systems offer a flexible, cloud-based solution that helps restaurants streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale with ease. In this post, we’ll explore why SaaS POS is not just a trend but the future of restaurant management. Lower Learning Curve Many restaurants’ goal is to grow the business.

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

EATER

Organize all your orders dine-in, online, and third-party and fulfill them in a flash, right from your POS. Here, Huang explains how business has changed since going brick-and-mortar and how hes kept prices low over the past five years. This send is the first of a four-part series on restaurant growth, presented by Square.

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