Restaurant Software

Bearly Human: The Robot Revolution in Restaurants

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:26:43 +0000

State of the Restaurant Industry 2025: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know Now

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:01:05 +0000

Why Most Restaurant Owners Miss the Opportunities Right in Front of Them

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:16:21 +0000

Steal These 3 Restaurant Fixes

Fri, 02 May 2025 22:15:28 +0000

Google Maps Marketing for Restaurants @getmaplabs

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:43:48 +0000

How One Pizzeria Exploited Its Uniqueness—and Went Viral

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:54:25 +0000

ow.ly/6X1q50A0fdV Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/6X1q50A0fdV Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

ow.ly/BcUA50A0bDb Webinar offers insightful strategy for retailers in the 'new normal' of business

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/BcUA50A0bDb Webinar offers insightful strategy for retailers in the 'new normal' of business

ow.ly/GvML50zZ7KC Navigating the new retail experience: Changing expectations

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/GvML50zZ7KC Navigating the new retail experience: Changing expectations

ow.ly/fnLR50zZ7EY Senate approves bill to ease restrictions on emergency small business loans

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/fnLR50zZ7EY Senate approves bill to ease restrictions on emergency small business loans

ow.ly/AH6n50zZ77y Timberland taps Klarna for flexible pay option

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/AH6n50zZ77y Timberland taps Klarna for flexible pay option

ow.ly/nmvR50zZ78X Tuesday Morning prepping for store closures

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/nmvR50zZ78X Tuesday Morning prepping for store closures

ow.ly/WdFh50zXQHs Banana Republic donates $20M in new clothes for those in need

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/WdFh50zXQHs Banana Republic donates $20M in new clothes for those in need

ow.ly/qLGI50zX6eT Robling offers free analytics tool for retailers

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/qLGI50zX6eT Robling offers free analytics tool for retailers

ow.ly/BkER50zVWux Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/BkER50zVWux Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores

ow.ly/LA0S50zU593 Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting retail

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/LA0S50zU593 Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting retail

ow.ly/qvfm50zU4Ye Datalogic invests in cashierless checkout provider AWM Smart Shelf

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/qvfm50zU4Ye Datalogic invests in cashierless checkout provider AWM Smart Shelf

ow.ly/2Yap50zU55t Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/2Yap50zU55t Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing

ow.ly/7AW350zTIln Steritech debuts audit service to help retailers adhere to pandemic protocols

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/7AW350zTIln Steritech debuts audit service to help retailers adhere to pandemic protocols

ow.ly/9Ljb50zSs4m Solving the intent data problem with journey management

Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/9Ljb50zSs4m Solving the intent data problem with journey management

ow.ly/UuQF50zQat1 Consumer stimulus monies spend goes beyond essential needs

Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/UuQF50zQat1 Consumer stimulus monies spend goes beyond essential needs

ow.ly/OGBX50zQarh LG intros COVID-19 line of digital signage solutions

Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/OGBX50zQarh LG intros COVID-19 line of digital signage solutions

ow.ly/3kuU50zQapj TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods prepping to re-open last phase of stores by month's end

Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/3kuU50zQapj TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods prepping to re-open last phase of stores by month's end

ow.ly/6I9Z50zQanB DOOH keeps small business alive during COVID-19

Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/6I9Z50zQanB DOOH keeps small business alive during COVID-19

ow.ly/4DJ950zNN7z Citcon, Tulip enable QR code payments and luxury, fashion retailers

Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/4DJ950zNN7z Citcon, Tulip enable QR code payments and luxury, fashion retailers

ow.ly/HHvP50zNJBg Navigating the new retail experience: A world of change

Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

ow.ly/HHvP50zNJBg Navigating the new retail experience: A world of change

2019 Restaurant Manager Reseller Conference delivers new products, exciting announcements & record attendance

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:34:05 +0000

Silver Spring, MD (January 28, 2019) – Restaurant Manager LLC (RM), a Shift4 company, recently held its 18th annual Reseller Conference at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, Bahamas from January 23 - 26, 2019.

Restaurant Manager is a leading developer of hospitality point of sale (POS) products and provider of merchant payment services. Restaurant Manager POS products and merchant services are distributed and serviced through its Value-Added Reseller (VAR) channel. This VAR channel provides local support, consulting and POS expertise to RM POS end-users, which include restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Each year, RM holds a conference to thank its ...

Restaurant Manager officially launches its new hybrid cloud Point of Sale software

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:58:14 +0000

Silver Spring, MD (February 4, 2019) – Restaurant Manager LLC., developers of the Restaurant Manager Point of Sale (POS) system, today announced commercial availability of the company’s new hybrid cloud POS solution, Duet. Duet is a fast, low-cost POS solution that gives restaurants robust operational functionality and powerful management and reporting tools. The Duet software is Android-based, giving it the flexibility to run on either Android tablets or the company’s purpose-built commercial grade 15” POS terminals.

“Duet POS software was developed by a team of seasoned hospitality professionals with over 50 years of combined industry experience to deliver the ideal solution for ...

3 Retail Technology Trends to Watch in 2019 (and why they Matter)

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:44:15 +0000

Author: Kimberly Berneck, Senior Vice President, Delivery Management, BTM Global

This time of year, you’re probably seeing many articles predicting retail technology trends in 2019. While it’s helpful to understand what’s likely to happen in the future, the real power comes from understanding the “why” behind the “what.” Why are these trends happening now? Why is the timing relevant to your plans and goals?

It’s all about mobility

We know consumers want to buy what they want, whenever they want and have it delivered wherever they want as fast as possible. However, it’s also essential that the buying experience is ...

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Manages Successful, Growing Chain with POSitouch POS

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:54:41 +0000

Anthony Bruno, the founder of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza , believes it isn’t just the big things or the little things — it’s everything. The commitment to doing things right set the foundation for the small family-run business in 2002; it’s also helped it grow into a restaurant chain with 66 locations throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Delaware, and Rhode Island.

The restaurant’s loyal customer base includes thousands of social media followers who aren’t shy about their love for Anthony’s fresh-from-the-coal-fired-oven menu items including a variety of pizzas, chicken wings, sandwiches, and Italian “soul food” like Meatballs with ...

Developing a Restaurant Crisis Management Plan for Your Restaurant

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:21:41 +0000

It’s naive to think a crisis will never occur or assume it will go unnoticed by the public or media outlets. In today’s digital world of social media and viral news, no business owner can overlook developing a restaurant crisis management plan.

A crisis can completely derail your restaurant’s business and tarnish its excellent reputation with customers. Many restaurants fail in their response to dealing with an emergency situation merely because they’re unprepared. Don’t let this be you.

Learn how to avoid the mistakes some of your fellow restaurateurs have made and create a crisis management plan that will allow ...

Avoid the most common mistakes in your Next Technology Implementation

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 21:21:50 +0000

Retail technology implementations are complex, to put it mildly. Whether you’re upgrading an existing app or implementing an entirely new system, there are new processes to plan and consider, vendors to track, budgets and timelines to follow, and internal expectations to manage. In the midst of this whirlwind, it’s easy to overlook things that, if not addressed early, can become big problems as the project progresses.

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7 Ways to be Retail Ready for Small Business Saturday

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:12:26 +0000

Small Business Saturday® can be a banner day for your business each year. Tucked between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is set aside to celebrate local small businesses in the United States and encourage consumers to support them all year long.

American Express launched the shopping holiday in 2010 when small businesses were struggling from an economy in recession. In 2011, the Shop Small® movement grew, with local officials promoting Small Business Saturday and the U.S. Senate passing a resolution in support of the day.

According to American Express and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, on Small Business ...

7 Black Friday Restaurant Promotions That Will Boost Sales

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:06:38 +0000

There is no doubt that Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. The National Retail Foundation (NRF) reported that last year 174 million Americans shopped in stores and online between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday. That number is expected to increase to 180 million in 2018.

However, retailers are not the only industry that can take advantage of the increase in consumer spending during the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Restaurants are getting in the on the action too.

Across the country, restaurants are offering special deals like discounts or gift bonuses to persuade customers to come in ...

7 Ways Restaurant Technology is Changing the Business of Dining

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:38:46 +0000

Author John Giles has over 30 years of experience developing point of sale software for the hospitality industry. John is the President of Future POS, the company he founded in 1998 after single-handedly developing the award-winning software package.

I’ve been in the hospitality business for over 30 years, and it still amazes me to see how long promising restaurant technologies take before receiving widespread market adoption. Although some don’t remain idle quite as long as others, the food and beverage industry is notoriously slow to embrace change.

Despite the gradual pace, there seems to be more momentum in recent ...

Fujitsu next-generation FP-2000 thermal printers combine high performance and cost efficiency

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:14:29 +0000

San Jose, Calif - October 24, 2018 - Fujitsu Components America has expanded its standalone thermal printer offering with the new FP-2000 series. Ten percent smaller than the FP-1000 series, the FP-2000 series provides enhanced data throughput, ultra-fast printing and features that reduce operating costs, making it a high-performance, cost-efficient printer for a variety of Point-of-Sale applications.

Fujitsu designed the FP-2000 series to accept a wide range of paper thicknesses, 53-85 microns. Using a 53 micron paper thickness can reduce paper consumption by as much as 30%. In addition, the printer’s low, 0.9W power consumption ...

What Point of Sale Device is Right for Your Business

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:24:43 +0000

In general terms, the definition of a point of sale device is a piece of hardware (and in some cases, software) that enables merchants to carry out transactions. It facilitates business owners to accept multiple tender types such as cash, check, credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets.

However, it’s not one size fits all when it comes to choosing the right point of sale device for your business. Let’s take a look at the different types of POS devices and their functionality so you can determine which one fits your business model.

Cash Registers

Cash registers are the forefathers of ...

Simple POS Solutions (Colorado)

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:55:53 +0000

Simple POS Solutions

303-835-0537

sales@simpleposinc.com

www.simpleposinc.com

Simple POS Solutions is a local restaurant technology provider, locally based in Denver, CO. As a preferred provider of the Restaurant Manager POS solution, Simple POS offers a world-class POS Software solution that competes with systems such as Aloha and Micros, at a fraction of the cost. In addition to offering a great software solution, Simple POS boasts an offering of 24/7 North American support, insuring you’ll always be able to reach a technician when you need us. Our national IT force ...

Visa and the International Olympic Committee, Building a Better Experience for Fans of Future Olympic and Paralympic Games

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:31:52 +0000

AN FRANCISCO & BEIJING--( BUSINESS WIRE )--On the heels of its renewal with the International Olympic Committee through 2032, Visa (NYSE:V), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today announced a commitment to enhancing the experience for fans of the Olympic and Paralympic Games around the world.

Using its global network of 11 Innovation Centers – from Asia to Europe and the United States – Visa is tapping into its transit, retail and conversational commerce expertise to propose forward-looking payment experiences for Olympic Games fans. This includes remote, mobile ticket purchasing, in-seat ordering and new ways to pay at retail such as making ...

How to Craft a Killer Bar and Grill Business Plan

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:07:11 +0000

It’s nice to imagine a friendly neighborhood hangout spot where the drinks are always cold and, the food is delicious. A place you can unwind after a long day at the office or bring your family to grab a quick bite to eat. That’s what makes opening a bar and grill so appealing. You want to create an inviting and friendly atmosphere — a place you’d go to dine even if you weren’t the owner.

Opening a restaurant may seem like a fun and exciting idea at first, but it takes the right kind of entrepreneur to make it ...

Zebra Technologies Helps Retailers Take Personal Shopping to The Next Level

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:04:22 +0000

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, today introduced the PS20 , its sixth generation personal shopping solution (PSS), to allow shoppers to scan items as they go, streamlining the checkout experience. Zebra’s Android-based personal shopper enables a new range of applications that empower store associates and managers to improve efficiency while providing a more personalized, frictionless shopping experience for customers.

With retailers battling brick-and-mortar and online competitors, advanced solutions that personalize the best in-store shopping experience have become essential for ...

McLane Launches New Technology Application, Mobile Virtual Trade Show (VTS), at McLane National Trade Show

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:07:24 +0000

TEMPLE, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- McLane Company, Inc. , a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, announced the launch of Mobile Virtual Trade Show (VTS), a new ordering application for convenience store retailers, during the McLane National Tradeshow.

Mobile VTS allows operators to place orders using any Apple or Android smart device. With a convenient scrolling feature, detailed product listings, easy-to-order summaries and new items added weekly, Mobile VTS is a simple, handy and money-saving ordering solution. The items presented each week will be part of the best deals offered to the retail community.

Mobile VTS can be accessed ...

The Truth About Cloud POS vs. Traditional POS

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:23:00 +0000

Cloud-based point of sale systems have become synonymous with all things new and sexy; while traditional POS systems — a.k.a. legacy POS — is often perceived as being old and unattractive. While this might be the case for some traditional POS systems, others are aging more like a fine wine or scotch with a strong foundation that has allowed them to mature alongside technology (more on that later).

Point of Sale (POS) technology has made significant strides in the last decade, and you’ve probably heard a lot about cloud-based POS systems. However, there still seems to be confusion as to ...

Future POS Wins Vendor of Excellence Award

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:58:29 +0000

Butler, PA, August 10, 2018 - For the eleventh time in twelve years, Future POS, the developers of Future POS Software were awarded a Vendor of Excellence Award in “The Software Category” the highest honor given from the RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Association). According to Company President, John Giles, “The RSPA is the only organization dedicated to the point-of-sale industry, and consequently their awards are the only real report card for how well we’re doing compared to our competitors.”

Giles, who founded the company in 1998 and his wife Kelly, who joined as Vice President in 2003, are long-time ...

July Retail Sales Increase 4.9 Percent Over 2017

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:37:27 +0000

WASHINGTON, August 15, 2018 – July retail sales were up 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from June and increased 4.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, giving the industry a solid kickoff for the third quarter as consumers continued to spend despite concerns about the growing trade war, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.

“Today’s numbers mirror the economy, which is in very good shape,” NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said, citing consumer confidence, a strengthening labor market and more after-tax dollars in household wallets thanks to tax reform. “Consumer fundamentals remain healthy and continue ...

TruRating Announces Expanded Partnership with Verifone to Enable Merchants to Collect Consumer Input at the Point-of-Sale

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:51:06 +0000

ATLANTA -- August 14, 2018 -- TruRating , customer experience experts specializing in point-of-payment customer feedback solutions, announced today that a global contract has been signed with Verifone , a world leader in payments and commerce solutions. Merchants using Verifone’s next-generation solutions and Verifone Connect will have access to the TruRating application to start listening to and learning from customers.

TruRating’s user-friendly POS feedback software app, paired with Verifone, will allow merchants to collect countless consumer ratings. This will help merchants better understand their strengths and weaknesses so they know how to improve their businesses. With responses collected in real-time, actionable knowledge is ...

Star Micronics Reveals New Service: PromoPRNT

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:12:31 +0000

Somerset, NJ – August 8, 2018 – Star Micronics, a leading global manufacturer of mobile, point of sale (POS) and customer engagement technologies, is proud to announce PromoPRNT, a brand new service added to the famous Star Micronics Cloud Service platform.

PromoPRNT will allow retailers to automatically create printed promotions in addition to receipts. These incentives and bonuses will be delivered directly to shoppers’ hands, boosting customer retention and notifying customers of new deals and promotions.

PromoPRNT is provided through two services on the Star Micronics Cloud Services dashboard: Promotion Builder and Promotion Scheduler. Promotion Builder is a seamless and simple way ...

HEROFi Secures $3.5 Million Seed Round for Retail Revenue Optimization Platform

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:17:48 +0000

SAN DIEGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--HEROFi, a revenue optimization company for physical retail, today announced that it has completed a convertible debt financing of $3.5 million.

HEROFi, founded in 2014, specializes in using its intelligent orchestration platform to drive proven revenue through real-time product packaging and pricing. HEROFi’s clients use real time data - such as sales, inventory, weather, traffic and more - to create better and more effective consumer in-store experiences. In addition to its current client base of leading companies in the restaurant (Buffalo Wild Wings), gaming (Pechanga), and shopping mall (Westfield Malls) industries, HEROFi is close to completing agreements with ...

Small Business Security: 3 Ways to Prevent Data Breaches

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:24:23 +0000

Data breaches have become increasingly common for merchants who process payments using remote-access systems. Year after year, there are reports of breaches that target and invade point of sale (POS) or property management systems (PMS) to gain access to sensitive customer data. The latest high-profile victim being Macy’s, who recently announced that their system was breached and customer data was compromised.

While an enterprise like Macy’s will most likely be able to survive the financial ramifications of a cybersecurity breach, unfortunately, your small business may not. Also, that’s why it’s so important to take preventative measures.

Here are three ways to prevent data breaches ...

Enhancing Customer Experience for a Clothing Accessories Manufacturer: A Quantzig Customer Analytics Study

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:06:39 +0000

LONDON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Quantzig, a pure-play analytics solutions provider, has announced the completion of their latest customer analytics study on the apparels and accessories market . A clothing accessories manufacturer wanted to leverage data-driven customer experience strategies and enhance customer experience.

According to the customer analytics experts at Quantzig , “In today’s rapidly evolving retail market, customer analytics acts as a potential lifeline that helps retailers to enhance customer experience.”

Due to the entry of new players, the retail industry is fast becoming one of the most dynamic sectors in the world. To succeed in this highly competitive marketplace, retail companies are adopting precise strategies to control costs and manage inventory. Furthermore, ...