For today’s article, I wanted to touch upon something that’s been on my mind a lot lately: choices. In our increasingly globalized world, we’re constantly presented with many different choices, from where to buy food to which streaming service to use. In some ways, this is a very good thing. As consumers, we now have [...]
Chances are, if you’re from Indiana and you love steak, you’ve heard of Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef and Seafood. Eddie Merlot’s is one of America’s great steak houses. Ever since their flagship restaurant opened in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Eddie Merlot’s has quickly grown in popularity because of their quality, exceptional service, and unparalleled atmosphere. [...]
As a restaurant owner, credit card processing is something you can’t ignore. Consider the following facts: Across the board, most consumers prefer to use debit cards and credit cards over cash – and this trend is only growing. TSYS found in a 2017 survey of 1,000 consumers that 44% preferred debit cards and that 33% [...]
Ahhh, coffee. Whether you’re picking up your favorite latte in a drive-thru or having a fancy cappuccino at a local café on a cold fall afternoon, it’s hard to imagine life without America’s favorite caffeinated beverage. But have you ever wondered where coffee comes from, how people first discovered how to brew it, or how [...]
Hospitality technology has changed rapidly in the past few years. With new solutions like pay-at-the-table technology and EMV-enabled hardware, there are more options available in the market now, more than ever before. As a restaurant owner, it can be hard to decide whom to work with when you’re evaluating point-of-sale technology for your business, especially [...]
Summer’s almost over, and school’s in session across the U.S. But school isn’t just for students anymore. In fact, providing employee training opportunities to your restaurant staff can offer numerous benefits to your business. Curious to know how? Here are the top three reasons to provide employee training to your restaurant staff. 1) You [...]
Of all the different styles of craft beers in the U.S., India pale ale (IPA) continues to dominate the charts as one of (if not the) most preferred styles out there. To achieve a brew that will entice even the loudest of naysayers out there, you need a perfect balance: the right hops, the right [...]
Get ready: the 2018 holiday season is almost here. As many restaurant and retail company owners have found, sales skyrocket during the holiday season. But not just in-store or online sales; the holiday season is also gift card season for our industry. Consider these stats: Holiday shoppers spend more than $31 billion on gift cards [...]
Picture it. The perfect tortilla, made from scratch. Marinated beef. Refried beans. Wrap them all together, and what do you have? The burrito: America’s favorite stuffed taco. We’ve all had burritos before, but have you ever wondered where the burrito came from in the first place? Or what are the different varieties of burritos are [...]
If you own a growing restaurant business, what are some of the things you look for in a technology partner? Something affordable, most likely. A point-of-sale system that doesn’t require a huge amount of capital to purchase upfront. A system that’s easy for you and your employees. Intuitive. Customizable. And perhaps other integrated platforms? Like [...]
