QR codes seem here to stay despite diner disdain

Foodservice’s embrace of technological solutions was hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic, safety, and staffing challenges it brought on. But it isn’t just new innovations we’ve seen rise to prominence in the last few years. QR codes, a tool once sidelined, have rebounded in a big way. These days, in the second half […]

How to promote your restaurant’s online ordering app

By Jessica Zekry The pandemic has forced restaurants and consumers alike to change their behaviours overnight. Online ordering was a growing trend for several years until it became the only way to keep restaurants afloat and diners served. The value and utility that this service offers has certainly allowed it to make its way into […]

Tips for ordering inventory like a pro

By Doug Radkey Having the correct front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) systems in place will equally position you and your team to ‘order like a pro.’ First and foremost however, you need to understand and realize that the necessary return on both your food and beverage investment is partially a question of your trainable cost […]

Avanti poised to expand business after major deal with Subway

Press release Avanti online ordering platform tested at a global scale is now available to the market For years, Avanti Commerce has provided Remote Order, Payment and Customer Engagement capabilities to restaurant brands at a global scale. Now, the firm announces a significant expansion to their Online Ordering Platform’s capabilities — now available as a […]

Five ways to maintain low food costs

By Jordan Knox Restaurateurs may have started seeing a trend of food costs rising and profit margins shrinking, which puts an increased focus on managing the controllable costs as much as possible. Many costs associated with owning a business are fixed: rent, utilities and to some extent, staffing. The one intangible that can make or […]