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Everything you need to know about the restaurant business.

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The Tech Solutions Defining Restaurants’ Future

The Tech Solutions Defining Restaurants’ Future

by eigital content team

September 25, 2021

The New Tech Solutions Once again, the restaurant industry is changing. The recovery period post-COVID-19 isn't a linear journey, and so tech solutions are continually coming out to prioritize the new needs of the industry. For example, a year ago businesses prioritized social distance and contactless dining. Now they're relying even more on digitization. Customers can get their favorite foods much quicker and more conveniently when they order online. Whether it’s through your website, app or a third party platform, digital solutions provide some safety against the Delta variant and... read more »

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Will the Takeout Surge Cause a Supply Shortage?

Will the Takeout Surge Cause a Supply Shortage?

by eigital content team

September 24, 2021

Restaurants have enjoyed a massive uptick in takeout orders during this past year and a half. It's one of the few options available to consumers that don't potentially open them to COVID-19. Delivery, curbside pickup and takeout didn't just grow during the pandemic, but new technologies abounded to make these... read more »

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Get Employee Retention Credits for Your Restaurant

Get Employee Retention Credits for Your Restaurant

by eigital content team

September 23, 2021

Restaurant Recovery Stalls, Alongside Labor As restaurants try to move forward after the pandemic, they face a lot of roadblocks to full recovery. From the labor shortage to supply chain problems to rising menu prices, restaurants need all the help they can get. To that end, the government is offering Employee... read more »

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Why Are Menu Prices Getting Higher?

Why Are Menu Prices Getting Higher?

by eigital content team

September 22, 2021

Menu Prices on the Rise During the COVID-19 pandemic, food service took a bigger hit, financially, than many other industries. Yet even now as they start to recover, their troubles haven't gone away. If they can't afford the rising costs, it gets passed down to the customer via higher menu prices. Where are these rising costs coming from? In part, issues abound higher up the supply chain. Production can't necessarily meet... read more »

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Why Does Uber Eats Have a Driver Shortage?

Why Does Uber Eats Have a Driver Shortage?

by eigital content team

September 21, 2021

Uber Eats Is Losing Drivers During the pandemic, restaurants relied on third party apps to deliver their food. Uber Eats is one of the major businesses that restaurants relied on throughout COVID-19. Now, however, even the delivery giant has a driver shortage. The reasons for this are multifold. Consider the... read more »

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Digital Signage Comes Back Stronger

Digital Signage Comes Back Stronger

by eigital content team

September 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic caused businesses to shift toward digitization. Relying on mobile orders, webpages and other digital solutions saved many restaurants during the bumpy road to recovery. Down to aspects you may not have expected, restaurants have become more reliant on tech: Digital signage is on the rise now too.... read more »

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Domino’s Thrives with Unexpected Tech Solutions

Domino’s Thrives with Unexpected Tech Solutions

by eigital content team

September 19, 2021

In the wake of COVID-19, restaurants big and small seek solutions to problems they never had before. Social distance, cleanliness and transparency are a must. Throughout the pandemic, digitization became increasingly relevant as mobile solutions advanced to meet customers' new expectations. As new problems crop up during restaurant recovery, Domino's Pizza is taking extra measures and relying on technology in innovative... read more »

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Will Vaccination Proof Soon Be Countrywide?

Will Vaccination Proof Soon Be Countrywide?

by eigital content team

September 18, 2021

New York Makes Big Moves Against the Delta Variant New York has long been considered an indicator of up-and-coming trends. That's why so many eyes are on the city lately, as Mayor de Blasio recently announced that dining indoors at restaurants will now require proof of vaccination against COVID-19. This move is the city's latest attempt to prevent a third wave, particularly as the Delta variant threatens our return to... read more »

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Is Hard Seltzer on the Way Out the Door?

Is Hard Seltzer on the Way Out the Door?

by eigital content team

September 16, 2021

Hard Seltzer Sales Go Down During the worst of the pandemic, drink sales skyrocketed. Quarantine made people bored, and they missed going out with their friends, so virtual happy hours via Zoom abounded. Yet throughout that, people also became more conscious of their physical wellbeing. With a deadly virus going... read more »

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Why Is Alt-Protein Getting So Popular?

Why Is Alt-Protein Getting So Popular?

by eigital content team

September 14, 2021

What Is Alt-Protein? Lately, more and more customers are seeking better alternatives to traditional meals. From gluten-free to vegetarianism, healthy trends are on the rise. Especially given the global pandemic, consumers are more concerned about their physical well-being and taking care to nourish their bodies well.... read more »

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Drone Delivery: The Future of Takeout?

Drone Delivery: The Future of Takeout?

by eigital content team

September 12, 2021

El Pollo Loco is a chain of Mexican-style restaurants with nearly 500 locations nationwide. Like many others, they experienced a sharp rise in delivery orders during COVID-19. Now El Pollo Loco is launching a drone delivery service to take takeout to new heights. On June 24th they launched the pilot program. "Air Loco," as it's called, makes what's already convenient even easier. It's cheaper to use drones than people, and... read more »

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Is Direct Mail Advertising Right for Restaurants?

Is Direct Mail Advertising Right for Restaurants?

by eigital content team

September 10, 2021

When you're considering how to market your business, direct mail advertising may not be your first idea. Given the increased dependency on digitization that's sprung up during COVID-19, mobile service is going strong. Email newsletters, which you may use now, is just one example of how online marketing has become so... read more »

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Which Service Model Is Right for Restaurants?

Which Service Model Is Right for Restaurants?

by eigital content team

September 8, 2021

Before the pandemic, restaurants stuck to the core service models that most diners expect. From fast-fine to buffet style, you likely saw these in abundance before the pandemic. Now, however, new consumer expectations might mean to consider an alternative service model that better fits the new way of doing things.... read more »

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Serving Robots: The Next Front of House?

Serving Robots: The Next Front of House?

by eigital content team

September 7, 2021

Since the pandemic, restaurants have come up with creative solutions to save money. Whether cutting costs, upgrading technology, or finding some other way to adapt, the foodservice industry is exploring unexplored territory. Take, for example, one Florida seafood place that just invested $30K in robots. Image by... read more »

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