The hospitality industry has been put through the wringer lately. In the spring of 2020, when COVID-19 became a serious issue in the United States, the hospitality industry lost nearly $120 billion. Restaurants that gain a significant portion of their revenue from alcohol sales have been hit the hardest, with many social distancing regulations calling…
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When you operate a restaurant, you require the best tools for the job. While it’s possible to get by on manual processes, these are outdated, and won’t give you proper tools you need in order to handle the competition. If you want to stay competitive, you need to be picky when it comes to your…
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As the competition grows ever fiercer and restaurant owners are tasked with boosting efficiency to keep up, technology plays an increasingly important role in operations. Solutions that were once used only by major national chains are now accessible to businesses of all sizes. Kitchen display systems fall into this category. These systems replace traditional methods…
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As the country begins to re-open, consumers are flocking to bars to combat the heat and enjoy a drink with their loved ones. Many bars are only able to operate with patio seating, and some may have limited indoor capacity. Operating under these circumstances presents many challenges for bar owners. It’s more crucial now than…
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Restaurants have been hit hard. COVID-19 turned the industry on its head, and even though restrictions are now beginning to loosen and people are dining out more, restaurant operators are still working hard to recoup some of the losses they experienced in the first two quarters of the year. Right now, restaurants are relying heavily…
DetailsProviding Restaurateurs What They Need to Keep In Touch With Customers At All Times San Antonio, TX — August 19, 2020 — Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant point of sale software, introduces Focus Loyalty + Gift. Focus Loyalty empowers restaurateurs to keep in touch with customers even in the most difficult of times.…
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When you operate a restaurant, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers. If sales are high, then your restaurant must be doing well, right? Sorry to break it to you, but that’s not always the case. It’s tempting to use sales figures as proof that you’re managing your restaurant well. Sales figures can…
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Even before the pandemic, ghost kitchens had been all the buzz in the hospitality industry. What is a ghost kitchen? A ghost kitchen is a kitchen that operates in a space without a dining area. It caters specifically to online orders, and is usually a delivery-only restaurant. Ghost kitchens were on the rise before COVID-19. Now, the…
DetailsThe Focus Online Ordering Solution Provides Diners with the Ultimate in Convenience San Antonio, TX, — July 21, 2020 — Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant point of sale software, now offers an integrated online ordering solution that seamlessly communicates with the Focus point of sale and kitchen display system. With Focus Online Ordering, restaurateurs…
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Over the past decade there has been a rise in popularity of mobile devices in consumers’ everyday lives. From mp3 players and mobile phones, to laptops and tablets there is no doubt these devices have led a technology evolution. This is also true regarding the restaurant industry and the technological evolution that’s taken place over…
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