If your restaurant is still using grease pencils and marker boards, you are easier to spot than you might think. When guests walk into these restaurants during peak hours, they may see empty tables, guests crowded around the host stand, and staff yelling out party names amongst a group of hungry …
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Restaurant Expenses: How to Manage the 6 Leading Costs
While owning a restaurant might be your dream, it is not always easy. The costs associated with restaurant ownership are plentiful, but whether you’re a new or veteran restaurateur, there are ways to work smarter to lower your costs. How can you keep up with restaurant operating expenses and still …
11 Ways to Reduce Restaurant Food Waste
Restaurant food waste is a growing issue in the United States. According to the USDA, around 133 billion pounds of food from stores, restaurants, and homes was wasted in 2010. The USDA also found that 30 to 40 percent of the United States' food supply went to waste. The National Restaurant …
Order Tracking in Restaurants: How ConnectSmart® Kitchen Can Help
Recent articles suggest off-premise dining is on the rise and restaurant operators are scrambling to find ways to maintain market share. Mobile ordering and delivery are conveniences that consumers are demanding in a tech-savvy world and, off-premise dining is becoming a way for operators to …
3 Reasons We Work With POS Resellers
QSR works with software reseller partners who are respected, are committed to their customers, and offer excellent support and service. These resellers help us provide the best solutions and support all over the world, and there are three main reasons we think that working with resellers can be a …
The Truth About Kitchen Technology
If a hen and a half laid an egg and a half in a day and a half, how long would it take a monkey with a wooden leg to kick the seeds out of a dill pickle? If your kitchen software is free, how long will it take for it to catch up to your operational needs after being installed in your kitchen? If …
Why Choosing Purpose-Built Restaurant Hardware Makes a Difference
You are charged with selecting technology solutions for deployment to your restaurant chain’s kitchens. On the surface, the task and array of options can seem overwhelming. This is the time to be very clear on what ‘success’ looks like for your project. Consumer or retail solutions may seem to work …
Restaurant Technology: It’s Here to Stay
Some trends come and go but restaurant technology is here to stay. According to Toast’s Restaurant Technology in 2016 report, 79% of diners agree that restaurant technology improves their guest experience. This statistic alone should be evident of the direction the restaurant industry is taking. If …