Restaurants are continually updating technology to keep up with consumer demand. Think about it: wi-fi, table-top kiosks, online ordering— all of these features help attract more diners and drive the guest experience. A kitchen display system (KDS) might be in the background, but it’s a piece of …
Opening a bar is a dream for many entrepreneurs, sports fans, and let’s be honest, just about anyone who loves a stiff beverage. Still, for every one successful bar, there are many other failed attempts. Just as opening a restaurant can be challenging, opening a bar successfully will come with …
While restaurant sanitation has always been a priority, the COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for clean processes. Now, the world of big data and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions adds another element to restaurant cleanliness. With the ability to monitor, inform, and even automate …
We believe in the power of stats, from data analytics to using research for your menu engineering. Every day, we dig deeper and deeper into the world around us through the lens of restaurant operations. We do that by seeking data that is both rich and current so that we can remain as up-to-date as …
The pandemic has rendered what’s old new again. While mask mandates are slowly lifting in the U.S., many prefer to wear masks and remain socially distant. That has led to an influx in off-premise orders, contactless technologies, and the return of the automat. Effectively a vending machine for table …
When it comes to restaurant supply chain management, don't leave things up to chance! A trial-and-error approach can be disastrous, as simple mistakes can create severe problems. These problems will further decrease revenue or create more food waste. In the bigger picture, supply chain issues can …
