Welcome to a gastronomic journey into the future! Nation’s Restaurant News has unveiled its predictions for 2024, encompassing everything from finance to the ever-evolving landscape of food & beverage. In this blog, we delve into the top-tier prophecies for the year ahead and illuminate how our …
Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations in 2024: Optimize Labor with ConnectSmart® Kitchen
In the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant industry, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for success. As we begin to fully dive into 2024, the key to operational efficiency lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Among them, ConnectSmart® Kitchen remains a game-changer, …
How Tech Can Help You Do More With Less
Restaurant owners are facing a one-two punch of rising costs and not enough employees. Not wanting to pass increased operational costs on to guests only compounds these challenges. What’s a restaurant owner to do? Embrace tech. Automation has been a growing trend in the restaurant industry, helping …
How Better Work-Life Balance Can Lead to Employee Retention
As work-life balance becomes a higher priority for employees, high-stress jobs are beginning to lose their luster, and the restaurant industry is no exception. From the fall of 2021 to the fall of 2022, restaurant owners faced an increase in employee turnover, with stress being the top reason cited. …
What is a KDS? A Guide to Kitchen Display Systems
Restaurants are continually updating technology to keep up with consumer demand. Think about it: wi-fi, table-top kiosks, online ordering— all of these features help attract more diners and drive the guest experience. A kitchen display system (KDS) might be in the background, but it’s a piece of …
Revitalize Your Business: Three Reasons to Refresh Your Restaurant Hardware
Change is difficult, but it’s a necessary part of running a successful business. For restaurants, this means refreshing hardware as it begins to age, or your needs change as you grow. But why reinvent the wheel? Aside from the benefits of updated technology (digital displays paired with …