While long lines can be seen as a sign of status for some restaurants, it’s never an enjoyable experience for a customer and could end up hurting your business if customers’ time is of the essence. Restaurant wait times have continuously been an obstacle to overcome, and they can be difficult to predict when there are so many variables that come into play. Fortunately, there are a few things that restaurant owners can do to help reduce wait times and provide a more pleasant — and prompt — customer experience....

Email marketing can be a great way to connect with your customers if done correctly. Learn the 3 steps on how to maximize your return on restaurant email marketing to increase customer loyalty and ultimately boost sales.

According to Forbes Magazine, 19% of restaurants that open fail in their first year, mostly because they are under-funded and ill-prepared to weather challenges that may arise. However, once restaurant owners reach their one year anniversary, new-restaurant jitters subside and it’s time to focus on streamlining operations.  Here are three restaurant management tips to help your operation run more smoothly.

Don’t let the uncertainty of the holidays catch you off guard. While customer shopping trends can vary from year to year, the right point of sale (POS) technology, including retail inventory management software and reporting features, can be a valuable tool to help prime your retail business for holiday season success.....

Restaurant point of sale (POS) software does so much more than provide fast, accurate service at the checkout. Businesses install POS systems to help track their inventory, increase efficiency and optimize operations. It’s impossible for restaurant managers to be everywhere, so restaurant POS software can streamline processes and serve as an extra pair of eyes that help you pinpoint waste and eliminate the guesswork that costs you money.......