7 Best POS Systems: Which Point-of-Sale Software Works for You?
Basic payment apps are economical solutions for payment processing when your business is in the early stages. But what do you do when you’re ready to grow? You need a point-of-sale system with features that go beyond the basics. A robust POS puts everything you need for payment processing and business management right at yourRead More
5 Exciting Restaurant Industry Trends in 2019 | Design & Marketing Tips
2/3 of consumers say they can’t replicate the flavors of their favorite restaurant foods at home. That means they’re going out at least once a week to seek out unique dining experiences. But with over 1 million restaurants in the U.S. clamoring for attention, it takes a little creativity in marketing and design to makeRead More
5 Restaurant Menu Design Tips for 2020 [Infographic]
Your restaurant’s menu is a major connection between you and your customers. Created correctly, your menu can be your single most effective marketing tool. But why does having the best restaurant menu design matter? Good menu design has the potential to increase profits by as much as 15%. This is a significant boost, especially inRead More
PayPal Drops Out of Libra. Should You Accept Cryptocurrency as Payment?
This post was updated on October 11th to include information about eBay, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa withdrawing from Libra, Facebook’s own unique cryptocurrency, following PayPal’s withdrawal last week. Breaking: eBay, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa recently announced that they are withdrawing from Facebook’s cryptocurrency project, Libra. PayPal, one of the FinTech companies that had pledged toRead More
How to Use Cash App for Your Business: The Complete Guide
Cash App, also called Square Cash, appeared in 2013 as a simple app for peer-to-peer payments and was expanded for business use in 2015. This new cash app might be the answer for small businesses looking for a quick and easy way to accept payments or add another payment option for customers. However, some ofRead More
Google My Business App: The Ultimate Local Marketing Guide
Have you ever wished there was a way to manage everything about your Google My Business profile from one place, whether or not you’re near a computer? Say hello to the new Google My Business (GMB) mobile app! If you’re looking to increase local traffic and don’t yet have this feature-rich tool, you could beRead More
What is Working Capital? How to Calculate it and Find the Best Loan for Your Restaurant
Having enough working capital is vital for keeping things moving in a positive direction as you round the corner after your first year or two in business. 70% of restaurants that make it past the 1-year benchmark close their doors over the next three to five years, as growth-related expenses climb and traffic doesn’t. But,Read More
What You Need to Start a Second Restaurant Location
Do customers keep asking when your restaurant will come to their town? Have wait times for a table during the dinner rush started to turn customers away? Are you having trouble meeting overall demand with just one location? If the answer is “yes,” it’s time to think about expanding your restaurant. Starting a second locationRead More
The 5 Best Financing Options for Restaurant Owners in 2019
Juggling employees, overhead, payroll, taxes, equipment, and seasonal fluctuations, the largest opportunities like relocating your establishment to smallest challenges like replacing broken equipment can seem impossible to busy restaurant owners. To help finance restaurant purchases without disrupting cash flow, most seek outside sources for financing including banks and direct lenders. While this is a greatRead More
8 Ways to Cater Better to Holiday Demand
Fortunately for businesses with catering services, not everyone wants to cook during the holidays. Many want someone else to cook for them. We’re talking anywhere from normal-size family orders, to large-scale holiday dinner parties. But is your business ready to make the most out of the upcoming holiday season? Every food and beverage company, from catering businesses,Read More