Dinner time and weekends are usually popular times for restaurants but the lunchtime crowd can sometimes be a challenge. How can you get guests away from their desks and into seats at your restaurant? A Visa study found that Americans spend $20 a week getting lunch in restaurants, approximately …
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Restaurant Delivery Service: Outsource or In-House?
Restaurant delivery and the rise in off-premise dining are changing the food service industry. What was once a novel concept, practiced by only pizza joints and the most tech savvy of establishments, is quickly becoming the standard. As more and more restaurants adapt to the landscape, those who …
5 Ways to Increase Restaurant Sales
There isn't a "quick fix" when it comes to running a successful restaurant. It's a varied affair that keeps restaurant owners on their toes, continually adapting to new trends and developments. Indeed, when it comes to running a restaurant, knowing which steps NOT to take (as listed in our …
Win Over Your Guests: 8 Valentine’s Day Restaurant Marketing Tips
Last Updated: January 17th, 2020 Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants. On average, the romantically inclined spend around $20 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day. The average cost of eating out for Valentine’s Day can vary widely per couple – a wide range, but one …
Smarter Restaurants, Smarter Product Enhancements: The Latest QSR Software Updates
QSR Automations has been busy and we didn’t slow down around the holidays. Our most recent releases of ConnectSmart® Kitchen, ConnectSmart®Host (Formerly DineTime) and our Consumer App have added features that will enable restaurants to enhance the off-premise diner's experience without negatively …
2018 Kitchen Automation & Table Management Trends
2018 will be an exciting year for the restaurant industry, and guest experiences and user convenience will drive the majority of the innovation. With Off-premise dining and delivery rapidly becoming the most popular way to dine, restaurant owners must implement new strategies to manage the traffic …
Restaurant News Roundup: December 2017
December was filled with plenty of newsworthy restaurant industry topics. It was hard to narrow it down to just a few but we think you’ll enjoy our choices. Below is a recap of restaurant news that hit the wire in December. Darden’s ‘Back-to-Basics’ Approach is Beating the Competition Darden’s …
2018 Restaurant Trends to Monitor & Embrace
What can the hospitality industry expect in 2018? As some major trends have popped up in 2017, it’s looking like they are here to stay for the new year. Savvy restaurant operators are looking for clever ways to stay competitive, improve their bottom line and ultimately – make smarter business …