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How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost?

SpotOn

The POS system is a restaurant's command center. It's essential for smooth operations, accurate reporting, and a great guest experience. If you run a restaurant, you know this, so you're probably weighing the many options for POS systems carefully. As with any business decision, you'll need to consider a long list of factors. There are the features, support, hardware, and software, upfront POS hardware costs, and monthly subscription fees.

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CARPE DIEM, COOKS

Culinary Cues

Seize the day! Ah…” when opportunity knocks, you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket, in basketball or hockey you’ll miss every shot you don’t take, if you aren’t going all the way, why go at all,” …there are plenty of quotes that point to the same reality. When you have a chance to move forward, to accomplish something worthwhile, to be part of something great – take it!

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How Interchange Fees Are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry’s Bottom Line

Modern Restaurant Management

In the modern dining landscape, where convenience and customer experience are paramount, restaurants increasingly rely on electronic payment systems to facilitate transactions. However, behind the scenes, interchange fees play a crucial yet often overlooked factor in shaping these establishments' financial health. These fees, charged by credit card companies to process transactions, can profoundly impact restaurants of all sizes.

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From Driver To Diner: The Direct Line Between Easy Pickups And Happy Customers

Restaurant Business

Third-party delivery (3PD) services play a critical role in bringing delicious meals from restaurants into the hungry hands…er, mouths…of customers. And with 31% of American consumers using third-party food delivery services at least twice a week, according to a comprehensive study done by Deliverect, that’s a lot of customers—and restaurants—relying on 3PD drivers to deliver their favorite meals to them fast and without incident.But many drivers making these deliveries experience significant he

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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255. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 255 – Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Restaurant Marketing with Rev Ciancio

Restaurant Technology Guys

In our latest episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, we had the incredible privilege of speaking with Rev Ciancio, a wizard in the realm of restaurant marketing. Rev shared invaluable insights on everything from tech marketing to social media strategies, offering a treasure trove of knowledge for restaurant owners and marketers alike.

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130+ Unique Tip Jar Ideas Guaranteed to Get Staff More Tips

The Eat Restaurant

In recent years, the way we tip has undergone a significant transformation. Thanks to the rise of contactless and digital payment apps, adding a tip ranging from 15% to 25% to your order has never been easier.

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This Polish Vodka Company Puts Family and Sustainability Above All

EATER

Chopin Vodka is entirely family-owned and operated “There’s so much written about wonderful wines, and scotches, and tequilas, and rums, and not very much about vodkas,” says Tad Dorda, founder and CEO of Poland’s Chopin Vodka. “Why don’t we start talking about the biggest distilled spirit in the world?” The process of making vodka starts, of course, with the humble potato.

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In the U.S., once-dominant KFC becomes the challenger brand

Restaurant Business

The struggling fast-food chicken chain introduced new Original Recipes Tenders this week. It also took shots at its now-bigger rival, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

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The Time to Start Aging Your Eggnog Is Now

EATER

For the best eggnog, age the classic holiday cocktail for a more decadent version come December. Here's an easy recipe to try.

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A fake restaurant raises real trust issues for AI

Restaurant Business

Tech Check: The self-proclaimed No. 1 restaurant in Austin, Texas, doesn’t actually exist. It highlights one of the problems with AI.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Canlis agrees to pay $1.45M to settle wage-theft lawsuit

Restaurant Business

Owners of the Seattle fine-dining restaurant do not agree with allegations, which include charges of failure to pay for first-day trial, or "stage" work.

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Hurricane relief efforts are running out of money

Restaurant Business

Two of the key federal agencies involved in the recovery are warning that their funds are being depleted quickly because of the demand.

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is erasing one of his predecessor's more curious moves

Restaurant Business

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop giant is pulling back on the discounts it has been using to get customers in the door this year. Those discounts were either misplaced or unnecessary.

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With growth at a standstill, Papa Murphy's owner looks for acquisitions

Restaurant Business

The take-and-bake pizza chain has been closing locations this year. But owner MTY Food Group is still shopping for more brands to buy.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.