Mobile payments: Innovation for improved efficiency and customer convenience

By Alex Barrotti Today, nobody leaves home without their mobile phone. It’s an indispensable device for people of every age – both for business and pleasure. Given our increasing reliance on these devices, it only makes sense that mobile payments – paying for goods and services from a mobile phone – is a trend that […]

Six ways scheduling software is making employees happier

By Ryan Fyfe The advent of online scheduling software has been a game-changer for just about every service industry, especially the restaurant business. The time-saving element alone is enough to make purchasing such software an easy decision as far as return on investment is concerned. However, not many talk about the advantages of scheduling software […]

Taking a step toward a greener establishment with Integrated Pest Management

By Alice Sinia For the second consecutive year, Canada has ranked as a top country for LEED® green buildings. LEED is the internationally recognized mark of excellence for green building. Canada’s high ranking could be in response to growing consumer interest in protecting the environment. Food service establishments have followed the overall consumer interest trend […]

Mobile: What restaurant marketers need to know

In March 2015 a new mobile milestone was reached: the number of mobile-only adult internet users exceeded the number of desktop-only internet users. Smartphones and tablets have now become the primary access point to the internet[1]. Consumers are relying on technology more each day, making it critical for restaurants to understand the impact of mobile […]

Seven technological trends for restaurants in 2014

By Diane Chiasson New trends in technology are rapidly reshaping the restaurant and foodservice industry landscape. Technology will change the way consumers choose where to dine, how they order their food, how they are entertained while dining in a restaurant and how they pay for their food. Restaurant owners and operators will now be able […]