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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

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Special events have become a big reason for going out, making unique dining experiences more important than ever. Special events have become a big reason for going out, making unique dining experiences more important than ever. Tables and chairs take a backseat to efficient space. These core elements never go out of style.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

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Cashless payment systems will encourage more point-of-sale system attacks Point-of-sale systems are a foundational component of a restaurant’s daily operations. This attack, however, is not out of the ordinary. Unfortunately, this makes them a frequent target of cyberattacks. Some may even share login credentials.

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Long Live Digital Dining: How Consumers’ Appetite for Mobile Apps and Online Ordering Will Continue

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Mobile orders were expected to drive $38 billion in restaurant revenue in 2020. What’s more, digital consultancy Mobiquity in June 2020 reported a 36 percent year-over-year increase in the number of restaurant mobile app reviewers who said it was their first time using such an app. Dining/fast food/take out.

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Four Reasons Why Mobile Order and Pay Can Ease Staffing Shortage Pressure

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Yet, nine in ten operators predict issues with recruitment at a time which is essential for our industry's recovery. So just how do you meet this return of demand while operating with a smaller team? Mobile order and pay takes care of a lot of the admin side of a shift. Reduce Admin Tasks. Reduce Wait Times.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

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These changes are driven by a combination of consumer demands, technological breakthroughs, and the industry’s need to adapt to economic and operational challenges. As we navigate these changes, one theme stands out: innovation. Technological advancements will play a crucial role in achieving sustainability goals.

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How Restaurant Operators Can Defend Against Ransomware

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It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. That’s how the McMenamins restaurant and hospitality chain closed out 2021, a banner year for ransomware attacks. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected.