In today’s highly competitive restaurant industry, maintaining profitability is a constant challenge. While many factors contribute to a restaurant’s success, one often overlooked culprit behind dwindling profits is the presence of hidden fees, high credit card fees, and long contract terms. These seemingly minor aspects can severely impact a restaurant’s bottom line over time. Fortunately, […]
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How Technology Can Help Offset Staff Challenges on Holidays like Cinco De Mayo and Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day and Cinco De Mayo are both popular holidays that people love to celebrate by going out to eat. Restaurants are often packed on these days, with long wait times and crowded dining rooms. However, with the help of restaurant technology, these holidays can be improved for both restaurant owners and their customers. Here […]
The power of automation: How AI can help you exceed
Even small businesses with budget constraints have a number of AI-driven solutions worth considering. This especially applies to the restaurant industry, which as a whole took a pretty big hit during the pandemic, with more than 110,000 restaurants closing.
Online Ordering Doesn’t Have to Be Clunky
There’s no question the pandemic has resulted in the need for digital transformation at break-neck speed. However quick you had to jump, guests still expect a seamless experience. Having slow load times, looking off-brand, or an overall “clunky” experience can have devastating results for brands who have been forced to move into the digital space. […]
Case Study: How One Brand Maximized Revenue Using Technology
Background: BelAir Cantina is a Mexican-fusion restaurant best described as “Oaxacan meets L.A. food truck” style cuisine, served in a lively, California-style cantina. Situation: BelAir Cantina’s online ordering system didn’t support throttling (the ability to proactively set limits to orders), causing them to get slammed on busy days – particularly on Cinco de Mayo when they […]
How the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Can Help Your Small Business
Guest Post: Anil Grandhi, Founder & CEO of AG FinTax For restaurant executives across the nation, the historic Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) signified a light at the end of the tunnel. The RRF has set aside $28.6 Billion to give to the restaurant industry, which was hit with tremendous hurdles by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of […]
Three Tips for Succeeding in a Saturated Market
The internet has made it possible for more new businesses than ever to enter the market, it’s also made it possible for more of them than ever to thrive
Payments Dialog: Contactless And Order Ahead Payments At Restaurants, A Conversation With OneDine
The rapid evolution of contactless and order ahead technology and the unique payments opportunities now found in casual dining, malls, parking lots, virtual food halls, hotels, and everywhere in between.
Our Road to True Contactless Ordering and Pay
Enhance the guest experience through this new digital interaction and ensure that we could give our guests a safe, simple, and seamless experience during their entire stay.
3 Tips for Succeeding in a Saturated Market
The internet has made it possible for new businesses to enter the market successfully, and it’s also made it possible for them to thrive–even if they’re competing against big, established brands.
