It’s no secret that the last few years have been turbulent in the UK hospitality industry. Rising costs, reduced consumer spending, and labor shortages create a challenging environment across the sector. Growth in 2018 is expected to slow to just 1.5%. Despite their negative metrics, these problems …
Restaurant Trends to Prepare you for 2019
It's that time of year, when everyone is thinking of the future. It's when we make resolutions to make improvements, and resolve to fortify our strengths. For restaurant operators, this is just as true, though you don't necessarily need a crystal ball to forecast it. In fact, by analyzing some of …
The Pros and Cons of a Child-Free Restaurant
Imagine you've gathered at your table, a spread of glistening apps and entrees before you, with your friends and loved ones all around. It's one of those social meals, less about the food itself and more about the experience. The discussions flow, the air is thick with merriment and then suddenly, …
How to Start a Food Truck: The Road to Success
At curbsides across the nation, they've quickly become a welcome sight for quick, delicious grub: food trucks. Often sporting unique, no-frills fare with a quick service vibe, food trucks embody the proverbial “yin” to the brick and mortar restaurant "yang." An extension of one's kitchen, serving …
Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing Added for QSR Blog
According to Gartner, 75% of US households will have a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo or Google Home by 2020. That number roughly equates to 100 million! Do you already have one? If not, you may want to add this item to your Christmas list because you can now utilize an Amazon Alexa Flash …
Restaurant Holiday Rush: Creating the Ultimate Guest Experience
The holiday season is approaching once again which means the rush is on its way. The holiday brings in large volumes of people coming to dine-in, as well as pick up carryout and catering orders. While most operators would like to be able to capitalize on the busy season, they’d like to find a way to …