Online reviews are a complicated beast for business owners to tame. At their worst, they're personal sounding boards for miffed customers, looking to rake your restaurant across the figurative coals. When they're positive though, they're real guest testimonials and can serve as powerful ambassadors …
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How to Become A Restaurant Manager: Skills and Strategies
Few careers offer entry-level flexibility than do those as a restaurant manager in the food industry. While some take a more formal path by obtaining certifications, getting a Hospital Management associate degree, or even a bachelor’s degree related to restaurant management, others will opt for …
5 Reasons UK Restaurants are Ready to Adopt Technology
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 …
Reserve with Google Lets Customers Book Reservations at ConnectSmart®Host (Formerly DineTime) Restaurants
QSR Automations has collaborated with Google to integrate ConnectSmart®Host (Formerly DineTime) with Reserve with Google. Reserve with Google allows Google users to discover and book services straight from Google Search and Google Maps. With this new integration, ConnectSmart®Host-equipped …
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, …
Restaurant News Roundup: November 2018
This month mobile convenience is a topic that comes in the news quite often. Add in Resy and BigDish making major moves in the industry, it makes for an interesting news cycle. In the midst of the holiday season, we’re serving you an order of November restaurant news. Trending: How Mobile …
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 …