When Hospitality Technology reached out to us about the launch of the Restaurant Technology Network community, and after learning more about the vision of the network – it was a no-brainer to get involved. We pride ourselves at having the best of the best in the industry on our team, and we welcome …
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Creating a Restaurant Budget: Costs to Consider
As of last year, there were approximately 660K restaurants in the United States. That number fluctuates yearly to reflect shifts in the industry landscape, with new stores opening regularly, and enterprising restaurateurs starting innovative independent spots. Some claims have been made in the past …
Restaurant Industry News Roundup: February 2019
Even though February was a short month, it was full of restaurant industry news. This month’s appetizer consist of OpenTable’s efforts to reduce no-show reservations and last-minute cancellations. The main course includes kiosk implementation and the ability to lift ticket sizes up to thirty …
Cheers! Everything You Need to Know to Serve Alcohol in Your Restaurant
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand, alcohol sales are one way to generate income. Getting started is no small task. Between a hodgepodge of state laws, keeping the bar stocked, and making sure your guests stay safe, there is a lot to consider. The good news, though, is that …
Understanding Searcher Intent for Restaurants: Converting Traffic to Customers
Google reportedly processes more than 3.5 billion searches each day. This presents businesses with a lot of opportunities. One can argue that using search engines to provide direction about products or potential purchases is part of virtually every consumer’s journey, and is no longer considered …
Restaurant Staff Management: 5 Habits Your Team Wishes You’d Drop
Being a leader in the restaurant business is far from easy. In fact, it’s been said that it’s somewhat like being a bull rider. Some days, you ride the bull, and other days it rides you! Yet, here you are still getting back out there day after day going for another round with the beast. You love the …
AI in Restaurants: What it is and What it is Not
Does the term "artificial intelligence" make you uneasy? It wouldn't be unusual. Through every genre, from SciFi to comedy, authors and filmmakers have presented variations on this theme: humans creators give artificial intelligence (AI) to machines. Then, those machines use that intelligence to …
Restaurant News Roundup: January 2019
In the first month of 2019, the news centered around generational spending, troubled partnerships, data, and mobile order-ahead technology. There was also some good news concerning the restaurant industry. This month’s round-up is a full serving of information minus the calories. Restaurant Industry …