Food Service

Sky’s the Limit: Maximize Your Cloud Solutions with Certified Consultants

We often discuss remote work, handheld devices, and keeping work flowing seamlessly across multiple offices or locations. And one thing has made that easy, seamless, and cost-effective — cloud computing. Cloud programs empower professional offices to enhance productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness in today’s dynamic business environment. Cloud solutions are indispensable tools in today’s digital landscape. You want to be confident you have chosen the right tool and that it is being deployed effectively and efficiently. That’s why certified consultants can benefit your business. 

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Loyalty Program Data: 6 Ways Customer Trends Can Improve Business

Restaurant loyalty programs have moved from punch cards to phone apps. Many brands created programs that are unique and critical to their success.  Some offer discounts on future purchases. Others earn points toward free items. And, some reinforce your business’ commitment to the community by giving back. 

No matter what kind you choose, the move from analog to digital benefits everyone. Your customers don’t need to find your card in the pile of other rewards cards. And you are collecting data on your most popular options, customer behavior, and sales trends so you can optimize everything from your offerings to scheduling to workflow.  Here are 6 ways you can utilize your loyalty program data:

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Preparing Your Technology Mise en Place

Historically, all you needed was a creative menu and a good chef in the restaurant or food service industry to be a community favorite. Prior to 2020, food service did not have to be the early adopter of new technology. In today’s connected world, we can’t deny the importance and customer expectation that you have the technology to improve the front and back of the house.

Today, 75% of restaurant customers expect digitally connected experiences online and in-store. But that doesn’t mean that their dining experience has to suffer because face time may be swapped with screen time.

If you are just starting or growing your IT infrastructure, here are the best places to invest your technology dollars. 

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