Opening a Restaurant During a Pandemic
Starting a new business is exciting and a little bit scary. In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it might seem impossible to create a successful venture, especially in an industry like hospitality which has been hit hard this past year. Despite trepidation, new restaurants have cropped up, and some even seem to... read more »
Surviving a Disposables Shortage: How Restaurants Are Overcoming Their Next Hurdle
Over the past year, COVID-19 has changed nearly everything about the landscape of food service as we used to know it. As off-premising dining skyrocketed alongside smart online ordering solutions and contact-free services, restaurants soon found themselves at the crossroads of a strange new problem: A sudden... read more »
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The Secret to Cutting Restaurant Costs
Running a restaurant is a costly operation. From always ordering ingredients in bulk to compensating staff members appropriately, there are plenty of unavoidable expenses that come from running a business; you're probably looking to cut costs wherever you possibly can. More often, restaurants are recognizing the potential in Self-Ordering Kiosks to reduce costs and make more profit at the same... read more »
Is Your Restaurant On Board With the Latest Industry Trends?
In mercurial industries like hospitality, preferences come and go much quicker than the seasons. As a restaurant owner, it can be difficult to get ahead of new trends or even join the bandwagon before passing. The still-prevalent threat of COVID-19 not only eats into profits but has introduced a whole world of new expectations when it comes to... read more »
It’s A New Year for Restaurants
The post-holiday season. It's tough enough on an average year to garner attention for your restaurant, but thanks to COVID-19, business is sure to be even less predictable than ever in 2021. The pandemic has made reduced-capacity orders, shutdowns and safety restrictions relatively commonplace and all of that means fewer customers daily. Even... read more »
Improve Your Restaurant Delivery System in 3 Steps
With the COVID-19 pandemic still a huge threat and states reinstituting old lockdown orders as a result of rising case numbers, more and more restaurants are turning to online ordering platforms as reliable revenue streamsone of the few left since dine-in services keep being forced to reduce their capacity or shut down entirely.... read more »
5 Steps to Training Your Staff on a New Point of Sale
Whether you've been in the restaurant industry for years or are just joining the market now, it's easy to see the value in investing in state-of-the-art restaurant technology that can keep up with the modern demands of the job. Nowadays restaurants are expected to have Point of Sale devices that are mobile, capable of handling near-field communication transactions, offer self-service options, and... read more »
Sanitizing Your Restaurant Point of Sale
Restaurant technology is designed to make your business run better, but it only works when properly taken care of and maintained. With COVID-19 still such a prevalent threat, restaurants are understandably increasing the frequency of their sanitization process to prioritize the health and safety of everyone who comes into their restaurant. That... read more »
Who Deserves a Say In Your Restaurant’s New PoS?
So you've realized that it's time to upgrade your outdated Point of Sale and replace it with a technologically-advanced alternative. It's good to join the modern consumer in the restaurant industry of today, which is powered by smart devices that make running a business smoother and more efficient than ever before. When deciding what PoS is best... read more »
LA County Restaurants Shut Down Again
Last weekend, L.A. County rocked restaurants once again by implementing shutdown orders for both essential and nonessential businesses. From Saturday, November 21st to December 21st, there will be a modified stay-at-home order in place that sets a 10PM-5AM curfew for counties who are at greater risk from the pandemic, which applies to most of Southern California.... read more »
Promote the Holidays at Your Restaurant
It's almost holiday time. For restaurants, this means it's the season of festive menu items and a welcoming atmosphere complete with roaring fires and the smells of home. With COVID-19 an ongoing risk for businesses, it's important to plan in advance and get ready for what is sure to be a busy and unprecedented holiday season.... read more »
eatOS Joins the Fight for Restaurant Recovery
It's been a very tough year for the hospitality industry. The COVID-19 pandemic devastated restaurants all over the world to an unprecedented degree with no sign of stopping, forcing many businesses to close after months of financial struggle. A lot of owners wondered how long this pandemic would last and how they were supposed to get their... read more »
eatOS: The Right Point of Sale for the Holidays
The winter holidays are coming, and it's going to be a busy time of year even as the pandemic rages on. COVID-19 guarantees that the consumer landscape will never be the same, and W\with guests turning to online ordering systems like delivery and takeout this year, business won't look like it did this time last year. How can you best equip your... read more »
Tips for Hiring Seasonal Restaurant Workers
Few things are certain in the restaurant industry, but one thing's for sure: It gets busy during the holiday season. This upswing in customer traffic means you'll need extra hands around the restaurant to accommodate demand, which means hiring seasonal workers to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.... read more »
Should Your Restaurant Use Tips or Auto-Gratuity?
Tipping is still the norm in many restaurants around the U.S.A., but increasingly often, businesses are trying alternatives to the traditional tipping structure. Whether because their servers call for a different way to take home their pay or customers want to give back to essential workers, restaurants all over the country are replacing their... read more »
How to Break Into the L.A. Restaurant Scene
As a new restaurant owner, you'll want to find an ideal location to open your business that matches your desired aesthetic, customer base, cuisine, and the overall feel of this exciting new venture. When deciding where to open a new business, many restaurants choose sunny Los Angeles.... read more »
Reduce Restaurant No-Shows
Even when the world isnt being threatened with a global pandemic, cancelled reservations or no-show guests is a hassle for restaurants. Especially since the virus has forced so many businesses to shut down permanently this year, it's critical to pull in as much revenue as they possibly can. While theyre operating at reduced capacity, restaurants need to serve every possible guest,... read more »
What On-the-Go Reporting Means for Your Restaurant
As a business owner, it's natural to worry about the health and wellness of your restaurant. Especially when you can't be on the premises all the time, it's natural for restaurant managers to look for other ways to ascertain that their restaurant is making the best possible operational decisions, even when theyre not being monitored by people... read more »
10 Restaurant Technology Terms to Know
When you're in charge of a restaurant, its important to get acquainted with the proper terminology so you understand how to operate the devices that make your small business run so smoothly.... read more »