Offering lunch specials is a great way for restaurants to attract a stream of steady customers. After all, who doesn’t like to save money while enjoying a great lunch? It’s also a way to entice customers who have been thinking about giving your restaurant a try. There’s a certain strategy restaurant operators should follow, however,…
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Order accuracy can cause many problems for restaurants. There’s the time and expense of discarding improperly prepared items and providing replacements to customers free of charge. There’s also the potential for lost business when customers question servers’ competency to take orders and kitchen staffs’ ability to properly fill them. Not to mention, pressure to correct…
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Now that the holiday dining rush is over, it’s time for restaurant operators to start thinking about how to attract more customers and increasing their profits in 2018. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to go about boosting restaurant traffic. Here are five ways to get the job done properly. 1. Be…
DetailsSan Antonio, TX – January 16, 2018 – Focus POS, a leading provider of restaurant point of sale software, has released Focus as a Subscription (FAAS). FAAS is a flexible solution that includes Focus POS’ core product offered at a minimal monthly cost. With FAAS, restaurant owners can build their systems to meet their businesses’…
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Many restaurateurs hesitate to adopt pay-at-the table solutions that comply with the Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) payment technology standard and accommodate chip card transactions. Some believe pay-at-the-table options with EMV integration are too expensive to purchase and implement. Others say the pay-at-the-table “tipping culture” makes customers uncomfortable. However, there are three important reasons why…
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Seeing consistent staff turnover at your restaurant? You’re not alone. The national restaurant turnover rate varies, but averaged 72.9 percent last year, the highest since 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While some attrition is bound to occur in any food-service operation, there are at least four ways to minimize it: 1.…
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Most, if not all, restaurant operators understand the importance of knowing which ingredients their menu items need, when, and in what quantities. Having the visibility to identify slow-moving inventory is equally important because it helps avoid spoilage, waste and unnecessary costs. Limiting quantitate of seldom-used ingredients also frees up space to store larger quantities of…
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The New Year is almost here — and with it, the question of how to boost profits over the next 12 months. Adding new technology is one way to help accomplish your revenue goals, but you must carefully plan your restaurant technology budget for the highest return on your investment. For best results, follow these…
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) service animals can enter establishments that other animals can’t. But what about the rights and responsibilities of restaurant owners and other customers when it comes to service animals in restaurants? Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about this topic. Am I required to allow animals…
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Making a point of sale (POS) technology transition can be a great move for your restaurant, improving everything from operating efficiencies to guest engagement. However, this process shouldn’t be treated casually. Careful preparation is required, so follow these steps for best results and the greatest return on investment (ROI). Working backward, identify the questions you…
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