SpotOn

JULY 9, 2024

Among the newly recognized "Big 4" cloud-based POS systems for restaurants—Toast, Square, Clover, and SpotOn—SpotOn is the undisputed leader in Quality of Support and Ease of Use. Usability : SpotOn outperforms Toast, Square for Restaurants, and Clover in Ease of Use. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2021

While third party providers offer increased exposure for many restaurants and can help to widen service and delivery areas, this comes at a cost: third party providers can charge up to 30 percent in fees per sale. To do this effectively and successfully, brands will need to dive into the customer data gathered from their POS system.

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Loyalty Program Point of Sale POS Email Marketing 212

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

When we started our restaurant, marketing meant the Yellow Pages and billboards. Now marketing is Yelp and TikTok. By embracing new and emerging technologies, and going all-in on smartphone storytelling, we found a way to become much more than a single-unit barbecue restaurant on the outskirts of San Diego. Before my “Oh S**t!”

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup? Look to your restaurant’s website provider or your point-of-sale vendor first to see if there is an integration.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive. Target location-specific searches for more visibility The ultimate goal of your online marketing campaigns should be to bring in local customers to your restaurant. To do so, you must have an optimized website and engaging social media profiles.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Mobile POS For Retail. What Is A Mobile POS System For Retail? A mobile point of sale is a system in which POS software is installed on handheld, mobile devices, such as an iPad or Android tablet or smartphone. The device functions as a mobile cash register and terminal to process sales transactions.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

TouchBistro - a point of sale (POS) app for iPads - allows servers to take payments tableside, managers to monitor sales activities, and accountants and administrators quick access to valuable performance trends. Top Restaurant Management Apps. Try 7shifts for Free. Apple | Android. TouchBistro. Team Communication.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Not long ago, this software ran only on bulky PCs in back offices or slow, awkward point-of-sale (POS) stations tucked along the edges of the dining room. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices. These systems offer a unified solution for sales, inventory, and customer management.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Not long ago, this software ran only on bulky PCs in back offices or slow, awkward point-of-sale (POS) stations tucked along the edges of the dining room. They can take orders on iPads and process transactions via handheld POS devices. These systems offer a unified solution for sales, inventory, and customer management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The restaurant industry is driving the growth of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that enable contactless payments. restaurant sales are expected to reach 898 billion dollars by the end of 2022. Contactless solutions have become a tool to ensure the survival of many businesses over the past three years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

The first step in this process should be analyzing the data from their point-of-sale system – labor costs, game days sales and more. Use data to identify high-traffic times during the Super Bowl and offer promotions or discountsduring those times to increase sales.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2024

Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as another advantage for attackers, enabling them to personalize phishing emails for highly effective business email compromise scams to introduce ransomware packages at scale.

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Email Marketing Small Business Point of Sale Franchising 205

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This keeps information from getting lost in the text and email shuffle. It also gets rid of those frustrating sticky notes all over your POS. The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. There’s always something else to get done, a new fire to put out, and broken things to fix. Management log books also cut down on confusion.

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Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

This can be done by calculating your restaurant’s food cost percentage and cost of each dish using reports and data that an integrated point-of-sale can provide. Keep things running smoothly by using an integrated point-of-sale system that allows you to do everything in one place. Be In Charge of Your Own Marketing.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 223

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you feel that digital marketing isn’t giving your local restaurant the results you need, then it's time to explore more targeted strategies. Local restaurant marketing can help you reach your target audience more effectively. Local restaurant marketing can help you reach your target audience more effectively.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. After analyzing the latest industry trends, viral content, and successful campaigns, we have developed an all-in-one marketing guide to help you craft your strategy to attract new customers and keep your previous diners coming back.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. You can point your restaurant staff towards monetary relief programs offered by the government and other organizations to help them stay afloat if your business closes. In some areas, they are even being legally required to do so.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

One of the best things to do is to find additional revenue streams to supplement your core food and beverage sales. Choosing this option is beneficial if your restaurant is in a competitive market where people use these apps frequently. In fact, only 27% of restaurant owners expect to be more profitable this year.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Industry-Focused POS. Look for POS software made specifically to handle the industry challenges you face on a daily basis, and the data necessary to identify and solve those challenges. Cloud-based POS is especially important. Using historical sales data, you can identify which add-ons are most popular. Do your research.

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POS Loyalty Program Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 97

BNG Point of Sale

APRIL 22, 2020

Handheld POS Systems Are A Popular Option For Mobile Businesses, Learn More About How They Work. Own a restaurant that requires a mobile point of sale system? With a properly established handheld POS System, it puts up strong competition compared to a traditional point of sale system.

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POS Loyalty Program Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 86

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

That's why it is important to learn how to motivate your restaurant employees. We are most productive and responsive when we are happy, so it makes sense to create an environment that fosters this kind of positive emotion. Worse yet, some may leave simply because they do not feel valued or that there is no meaning attached to the work they do.

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BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Today’s online ordering systems for restaurants ensure you get the most for your restaurant dollar at a price that fits your budget, and online ordering systems are a crucial way to increase sales volume. POS systems are devices used by waiters and managers to place orders at tables, online, and communicate them to the kitchen.

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POS Ordering Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 98

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

This proves that any restaurant business owner who wants to survive in this economy should be open to trying unconventional sales strategies to attract customers and continue making a profit. That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights.

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Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing SEO 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For example, a handheld POS device will allow you to turn tables faster, improve order accuracy, and speed up service. A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Undoubtedly, it has become a community favorite across the country. Take Advantage of Technology. And that's not all.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2020

By performing an honest assessment and diving deep into point-of-sale (POS) reporting, payroll data, online customer reviews, and various other analytics, even the most successful restaurant operators can identify areas that can be streamlined to cut costs, save time, and boost revenue in the new year. Reporting subscriptions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2021

Guests are enthusiastic to return to in-person dining, and restaurants have an opportunity to extend that excitement both before and after their visit through marketing automation. As more Americans become vaccinated, a rapid resurgence of diners are clamoring for reservations at restaurants across the country. In fact, 50 percent of U.S.

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Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

A good point of sale system can help streamline your restaurant’s processes, from payments to inventory and much more. Today, some of the best POS systems for restaurants incorporate a host of useful tools that can efficiently integrate various processes all on one platform. What is a POS System? Marketing & CRM.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Gift cards practically eliminate the need for packaging and can be sent via email when purchased digitally, which is no doubt a handy feature for the last-minute shopper. By 2024, global digital gift card sales are projected to hit $698.2 This is all excellent news for restaurant brands, as gift cards can be powerful marketing tools.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How the Best Point of Sale (POS) Systems for Restaurants Boost Sales and Profit. Quality restaurant and bar point of sale (POS) systems help boost restaurant business efficiency for any restaurant business type. What is a Point of Sale System for Restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

As self-driving cars increasingly take over the market, other industries will have to adapt. Restaurants will likely increase their marketing presence in areas such as the screens in autonomous vehicles. One of the most obvious aspects of this interaction is that there is not a single human involved besides the consumer.

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Food Order Waste Online Ordering Email Marketing 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Additionally, when buyers place an order through Square Online Store, sellers receive their contact information in the Square Customer Directory and are able to maintain sales history for those customers. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales. Visa SMB Help.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It empowers bartenders to take a more proactive role in the overall dining experience, which can help with higher customer satisfaction and potentially increased sales. Bar and restaurant operators often face tough dilemmas, ranging from the daily question, “Should we be mixing more drinks or turning more tables?”

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Deliverect

JUNE 29, 2020

Your guests expect a consistent experience, no matter the sales channel they use. That’s why it’s crucial to integrate as many channels as possible into your restaurant’s point-of-sale system - and other business systems for personnel planning, inventory management, reporting, etc. Multi-channel marketing.

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Online Ordering Email Marketing Customer Experience Loyalty Program 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Your point-of-sale (POS) system should evolve as your customer base transitions into more of a “cashless society.” Otherwise, you’ll miss out on a huge market and wind up with disappointed guests. The quality of your restaurant’s POS system can make the difference between profit and loss. Let’s get started!

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Customer Experience POS Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 61

SpotOn

JULY 1, 2024

Foods and SpotOn will empower US Foods customers with the point-of-sale, labor management , and other technology they need to succeed on their own terms. Together, they aim to empower restaurants with the resources, expertise, and technology solutions necessary to thrive in an ever-changing market. 

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Bingage

APRIL 16, 2024

In today’s competitive market, building customer loyalty is paramount, and cutting-edge loyalty solutions are helpful to drive engagement and boost retention but the question is there are several loyalty program providers in the market so which one to choose? Easy integration with the current POS System.

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