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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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Greg joined the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) in 2016, earned his Certified Restaurant Facility Professional designation in 2017, was chosen Restaurateur of the Year in 2019, and currently serves on the RFMA Board of Directors. Paul Soulliere: Information Systems Manager | 25 years. ” 7shifts Launches Tip Pooling.

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Spreading Southern Hospitality Through the Pandemic

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Off-premise dining now accounts for 60 percent of total sales in 2020 compared to 40 percent in 2019. Services provided as part of our off-premise dining experience now include online ordering (pickup or curbside), drive through, traditional call-in take-out, third-party delivery, and catering.

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Are Restaurants Ready for the Federal Minimum Wage Increase?

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federal minimum wage is expected to increase to $15 an hour which will put more pressure on businesses—especially in the hospitality & restaurant industries which employ 37% of workers who earned the federal minimum wage in 2019. They include ordering at tableside or via kiosks, mobile, web, voice, and chat.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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Technomic is forecasting that the industry’s total value will only be 90 percent of 2019’s value in real terms. Customers now rely on new technology, like contactless payments, mobile apps, and self-serve kiosks to get the food they want and fast.

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Enhancing Guest-Centric Experiences with QR Code Technology and Time-Tested Human Connections

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Tech-Driven Strategies for Tech-Savvy Diners Hospitality is a guest-centric industry, and as such, it has a vested interest in exploring opportunities to enhance the customer experience. There are 6.92

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Viable Restaurant Strategies for Handling the Third-Party Paradox

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And that’s a “necessary evil” for accessing each one’s loyal customers. In fact, prior to 2020 , customers indicated a strong preference for deliveries being handled by the restaurants themselves. Opinions aside, ghost kitchens and virtual brands are the only way forward for a number of businesses.

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A Case for Financing

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This is especially true in the food service industry. Restaurant equipment directly affects the customer experience and operating efficiency from the quality of food offered, the food preparation time and the front and back of house staff levels required to properly service the customer.