Point of sale (POS) systems are one of the most powerful business tools for restaurant operators. A business-savvy entrepreneur knows that investing in a high quality POS software system means that their restaurant will run more efficiently, and be more profitable. Yes, you can make and save money with a POS system. Here are some
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Summer is here! As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, now is the perfect time to enjoy summer food festivals in your area. Whether you visit a local event or take a roadtrip to one in your region, one thing’s for sure: All of these celebrations offer tastes in towns that will be
Read MoreAccording to a report by the Congressional Research Service, Americans spent an estimated 42 percent of their household budgets dining out in 2012. Forbes reports that the average American spends at least $1,000 a year eating lunch at restaurants. Though opportunity is ripe for the taking, the real determinant between a restaurant’s success and failure
Read MoreFrom Bigfork, Montana to Phoenix, Arizona, food festivals take place all around the country in May. Whether you love mushrooms or chocolate, there’s a spring celebration catered to you! Here are a few great food festivals coming up soon: Taste of Bigfork, May 1: At this Montana food festival, 20 local chefs offer their finest
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Your Point of Sale (POS) system contains a wealth of information about what’s working for (and against) your business’ success. Here are three questions to ask of your business to understand how to leverage POS data for a competitive advantage. Are there more efficient ways to market? According to a marketing channel preference study conducted
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A local food festival is a food-lover’s dream: a place where multiple restaurants and chefs gather together to showcase their goods. And for the rest of this month, there are many great food festivals taking place throughout the nation! Whether you’re looking for a food-focused getaway or a fun festival in your town, here are
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Without customers, any business will fail; but for the small business, loyal customers are their lifeblood. Marketing becomes a fulltime necessary evil until customer loyalty, which leads to repeat customers and customer referrals, can be established. Obtaining new customers is much more difficult and expensive than maintaining a repeating and loyal customer base through the
Read MoreDo you ever think about the technology used in restaurants today? Restaurant technology has come a long way since the 1st restaurant ever opened it’s doors. As a POS software company that makes restaurant software, we’re constantly looking at how technology is used in restaurants. The POS system is only one example of how far
Read MoreIs it more beneficial to serve more diners, or encourage those you do have to stay and enjoy some high-profit-margin desserts? Here are some factors to consider when determining which is more profitable. Consider the extraneous costs associated with each transaction. According to Expansion Advance, the average food cost for a restaurant should ideally range from
Read MoreCould giving your diners a salty incentive in the form of free chips and salsa lead them to order more of the high-profit-margin drinks that really drive your revenue? Here’s a look at how this popular freebie may help deliver more profit for every customer served. They allow you to upsell when customers are
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