The National Restaurant Association recently reported that based on research results, the U.S. restaurant industry – which consists of 970,000 employing 12.9 million people with $632 billion in sales – has seen increased interest in restaurant technologies that assist consumers. These include electronic payments, online and mobile ordering, web resources and social media. The benefits of…
DetailsPOS systems are improving year over year, becoming more intuitive and efficient. Modern restaurants aren’t using the same POS software or hardware that they were ten years ago or even five years ago; they’re using state-of-the-art systems that provide innovation, convenience and integration with the latest restaurant technologies – and for a good reason. Your…
DetailsMany restaurants make the mistake of raising their prices to increase profits. However, there is a much easier and efficient way to improve profitability – by cutting back on unnecessary costs and wasted time using your point of sale (POS) software. Not to mention, it would be silly not to, as most POS software is…
DetailsSan Antonio, TX– May 5, 2014 – Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant point of sale software, has announced an integration with Red Book Connect’s HotSchedules web-based labor management platform. When integrated with Focus POS software, the HotSchedules platform allows cloud-based communications, advanced sales forecasting and scheduling management to promote workflows that are more…
DetailsSan Antonio, TX– May 7, 2014 – Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant point of sale software, donated software solutions to the Wildcatter Saloon in an episode of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. Formerly known as Bryant’s Ice House, the Wildcatter Saloon in Katy, TX garnered a poor reputation due it its limited menu, uninviting…
DetailsWhile in-person and phone orders may make up most of your operations, they also require a great amount of labor – employees must take each order and confirm that they have entered it correctly, often going back and forth several times. Your restaurant business should not be limited to those two options. By giving existing…
DetailsTo run a successful bar or nightclub, establishments must to go above and beyond serving beer and liquor and create an atmosphere full of opportunities for their customers. Bar POS systems can not only streamline service on busy weekend nights, but also enable more effective marketing to earn repeat customers. Here are five aspects of…
DetailsNext week voting will begin for the 2014 Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) Awards. Focus POS will be considered for the RSPA Vendor Awards of Excellence, an honor given to venders by their resellers. It is a highly coveted award among business-to-business companies in the retail technology industry. For more than 60 years, RSPA has…
DetailsThese days, consumers lacking concern for their health are few and far between. Many count calories, adhere to diets and hold gym memberships – and those who don’t are paying more attention to what they put in their mouths. In fact, according to Google Trends, the popularity of vegan and gluten-free diets has risen significantly…
DetailsQuick service and fast casual restaurants experience hustle and bustle throughout the day, often with lines at the front counter and the drive-thru window. These restaurant types require that employees work quickly in order to send customers on their way – whether they’re headed to work, an event, an appointment or just plain in a…
Details