Author: Melanie Bradley

Human beings are living in a hyper-connected world, where the demand to manage and juggle multiple careers, responsibilities, family members, and other various obligations have become our current society’s version of normalcy. With over-scheduled, over-committed and fast-paced lifestyles being the new standard of living, consumers are feeling stretched thin more than ever before, and are

Not all trends revolve around restaurant POS systems, cloud software or restaurant technology this year. In 2019, the large majority of consumers are focused on their state of being- mentally, physically, and emotionally. Health, wellness, and taking pride in one’s local community have all become popular trends. The Farm to Table movement has taken the

In PAR Technology’s 2019 Trends Report, delivery was identified as one of the top trends that will influence the way consumers expect to receive their food, and the way restaurant owners set up their operations to accommodate this trend. Many restaurant segments (QSR, fast casual, and casual dining) are beginning to focus on delivery, as

In PAR Technology’s 2019 Restaurant Trends Report, social media has been identified as one of the most influential trends that will continue to affect the restaurant industry. Social media platforms have become a driving force in the restaurant industry. A recent report in the New York Times shows that 72% of consumers use Facebook to make restaurant

In 2019, consumers continue to be the driving force behind the way restaurants are evolving, as they continuously strive to adapt to meet consumer demands. This year, we have identified 5 distinct themes that will determine the way consumers behave: Privacy With identity theft, phishing scams, and fraud increasing at an alarming rate, consumers are

On behalf of PAR Technology, we are proud to present our 2019 Restaurant Technology Trends report! In building this report, we reached out to top leaders from companies that provide critical technology and services to the restaurant industry.  The breadth of participation in this report is unique and helps shape an outlook based on a

Whether you are opening a brand-new restaurant, or upgrading your legacy hardware at an existing location, choosing the right restaurant POS system is a massive decision, one not to be weighed lightly. When shopping around the various options, several factors need to be taken into consideration. Perform adequate research and be prepared to ask the

In our current culture, opening a new restaurant can be a daunting task.  A restaurant operator needs to be several things all at once: a business analyst, a manager of people and inventory, a financier, and more. In our Restaurant POS Guide, we share that 60% of restaurants fail within their first year. Among thebalancesmb.com’s

No two restaurants are exactly alike, but they can often be grouped into a few common categories. The category your restaurant falls into will make a big difference in the type of POS system you choose. A few of the most commonly-used categories are: Quick Service Quick Service restaurants or (QSR) is the official restaurant terminology for

What is a POS system? Well, at its most basic definition, a point of sale system is a set of equipment which processes and records transactions between a company and their consumers, at the time in which goods or services are purchased. A point of sale system can be the catalyst for a restaurant’s success or failure.