Conquering Omnichannel Order Management with Cloud-Based Technology Solutions

Consumers have spoken! The future of retail and hospitality is omnichannel, cloud-based, and connected. Is your business prepared?

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Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong

November 17, 2022

More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…

Restaurant patron price sensitivity increasing

October 25, 2022

Nearly three-quarters of consumers (72%) believe restaurant prices are higher, or much higher, than a year ago and 40% don't consider restaurants a good value.

Vegan fast-food market to grow by $18.86B

October 24, 2022

The vegan fast-food market is anticipated to grow by $18.86 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%, according to a press release…

Breakfast bright spot for restaurants in August

October 5, 2022

Breakfast was the top meal of the day for the U.S. restaurant industry in August as traffic grew by 4% compared to August 2021, according to a report from The…

SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

SaaS, HaaS, and On-Premises: Different Go-to-Market Models for Software Developers and ISVs

Let's Not Fall Behind

Summer may be over but now is not the time to fall behind. The restaurant industry is ripe for change and innovation. It all starts with your employees. Do…

Business Leaders Need to "Act Their Wage"

According to Google Trends, searches for “quiet quitting” were non-existent until a month ago. Now, it’s everywhere – on TikTok, where the concept has helped…

The Future Of The Hospitality Industry Is Connected

Make sure your business has all it needs to compete because the future of the hospitality industry is cloud-based and connected.

Chipotle vs. Panera: How QSRs adapt to generational differences in dining behaviors with unique strategies

Restaurants have adapted to massive shifts in consumer behavior in recent years, but those changes also include generational differences. Across all the top…

The Unified Commerce Platform Explained: Next Generation Software Architecture for Restaurants

Multi-unit restaurants desperately need unified ordering and fulfillment systems to drive speed, convenience, and personalized experience. A modern commerce…

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Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

Dine-in not regaining popularity, take-out gains steam

July 20, 2022

Despite the fact all restaurants are completely open for dine-in, after two years of closures and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of…

Survey: Consumers spending 40% of food budget on restaurants

July 18, 2022

Consumers are still dining out despite rising costs and inflation, spending 40% of individual or family food budgets on restaurants each month. That's the…

Study finds convenience stores on par with QSRs

June 28, 2022

Are convenience stores the new QSRs? According to a study by Bluedot, a customer arrival platform, data from a deport indicates that consumers are putting…

Study: Dining at home will remain heightened through 2024

June 28, 2022

More people are eating at home due to rising costs. Dining at home peaked during the pandemic but has since normalized — but are still above the pre-pandemic…

QSR market to increase by $119.2B

June 28, 2022

The QSR market will increase by $119.2 billion from 2020 to 2025 with an accelerated CAGR of 3.55%, according to a recent market study by Technavio. The QSR…

Report: Consumers still dining out despite inflation

June 20, 2022

Diners are still flocking to fast food chains despite inflation, according to a Yahoo Finance report.

Webinar deep dives into restaurant recovery data

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The restaurant industry is slowly recovering. R.J. Hottovy of Placer deep-dives into the statistics and offers a glimpse into the mechanisms behind the…

Study finds food inflation greater at home than restaurants

June 15, 2022

Consumers who purchase food for home have generally experienced higher price increases relative to what they pay for meals at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants…