Welcome to a gastronomic journey into the future! Nation’s Restaurant News has unveiled its predictions for 2024, encompassing everything from finance to the ever-evolving landscape of food & beverage. In this blog, we delve into the top-tier prophecies for the year ahead and illuminate how our …
Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations in 2024: Optimize Labor with ConnectSmart® Kitchen
In the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant industry, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for success. As we begin to fully dive into 2024, the key to operational efficiency lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Among them, ConnectSmart® Kitchen remains a game-changer, …
2024 Restaurant Tech Predictions
It's no secret that the last few years have been chock-full of hurdles for restaurants and hospitality. Owners have had to adapt to new ways of business and staffing shortages. As we approach the new year, there are an ever-growing list of digital solutions that can be implemented to solve both old …
How Tech Can Help You Do More With Less
Restaurant owners are facing a one-two punch of rising costs and not enough employees. Not wanting to pass increased operational costs on to guests only compounds these challenges. What’s a restaurant owner to do? Embrace tech. Automation has been a growing trend in the restaurant industry, helping …
How Better Work-Life Balance Can Lead to Employee Retention
As work-life balance becomes a higher priority for employees, high-stress jobs are beginning to lose their luster, and the restaurant industry is no exception. From the fall of 2021 to the fall of 2022, restaurant owners faced an increase in employee turnover, with stress being the top reason cited. …
What is a KDS? A Guide to Kitchen Display Systems
Restaurants are continually updating technology to keep up with consumer demand. Think about it: wi-fi, table-top kiosks, online ordering— all of these features help attract more diners and drive the guest experience. A kitchen display system (KDS) might be in the background, but it’s a piece of …