SUPPLIER ARTICLE
INCREASING RESTAURANT SALES AND REDUCING COSTS WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY
With a range of options available to every operator, TouchBistro picks out the three best technology solutions for your hospitality business
T
echnology has dramatically changed how the restaurant industry operates. As the list of tech-based solutions grows,
some business owners see an opportunity for increasing their restaurant sales. For others, this new wave can seem overwhelming. Here are our three suggestions on what you really need to optimise your restaurant busi- ness performance.
1. A RESTAURANT-SPECIFIC EPoS An EPoS system specifically designed for increasing restaurant sales and easier busi- ness decisions is key. This EPoS system should include:
● Menu management at the tap of a button This allows you to change your menu to stay updated with trends, or to create a trend of your own. The best EPoS systems allow you to manage menus yourself – wherever and whenever you want.
● Clear and understandable analytics Having an EPoS with easy to understand reports on everything – from labour to inventory – arms you with actionable data. When technology helps you understand what’s going on at your restaurant, you can make better business decisions.
● 24/365 support No matter how powerful your EPoS is, you’ll always want to be able to speak to support. Restaurant-specific EPoS support will know how to get to the core of any problem you may face and resolve it within minutes.
2. INTEGRATIONS EPoS system integrations offer a range of benefits for restaurant business owners. Two powerful integrations include scheduling and payments.
Scheduling integrations provide detailed
insight into staff labour hours and costs. This saves valuable time when creating schedules while reducing labour costs. Look for staffing integrations that can turn your labour data into actionable insights. Payment integrations increase productivity in more ways than one. You’ll notice a boost in service speed from quick, tableside payments. More importantly, closing duties will become easier as payment data is automatically stored on your payment terminal and EPoS. Top EPoS systems will integrate with a range of payment processors for ultimate convenience.
3. ELECTRONIC INVENTORY SOFTWARE Efficient inventory management is manda-
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“With the right guidance, you’ll soon understand why tech solutions result in increased restaurant sales and reduced costs for your unique business”
tory in the foodservice industry. By incorpo- rating technology that tracks your food costs through wastage and shortage tracking, you’ll reduce your financial output on food waste and eliminate the need for spreadsheets in a cold walk-in fridge.
Find easy-to-use software that manages your inventory and promises an effective overview of one of your key pillars to success: ingredients.
YOUR TECH TAKEAWAY Adopting new technology at your business isn’t easy. However, with the right guid- ance, you’ll soon understand why tech solu- tions result in increased restaurant sales and reduced costs for your unique business.
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