Restaurant operators, staff, and patrons have embraced increased technology over the past couple of years, both by preference and necessity. QR codes, which had existed prior to the pandemic but have surged in prominence since 2020, look like they’re here to stay. At first, part of that motivation was an early belief that COVID-19 spread […]
By Andy Huang From the COVID-19 pandemic to staff shortages and supply chain issues, it has been a rough couple of years for the hospitality industry. Restaurateurs looking to expand operations may be hesitant — but with the help of one key ingredient, this dream can become a reality. At seafood chain The Captain’s Boil, […]
By Laurent May Overall, the state of Canada’s labour market is looking good, which points to an economy on the rebound from the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In September, according to recent figures from Statistics Canada, employment reached pre-pandemic levels for the first time. This is great news in general, but a closer […]
Lightspeed Restaurant, a unified hospitality commerce and point-of-sale (POS) platform, has launched in Canada and the United States as a new solution for foodservice operations. Recognizing that indoor dining traffic is resurgent amid fundamentally altered conditions and business needs, Montreal-founded Lightspeed has collaborated with the likes of Upserve, Gastrofix, Kounta, and iKentoo to offer a […]
By Mo Chaar As restaurants grapple with ongoing closures throughout the pandemic, it’s clear that dining as we know it might never be the same. Bans on indoor dining in provinces like British Columbia have been detrimental as businesses watch Ontario’s restaurant industry with bated breath, which has already been set back more than $100 […]
Resilience has been the backbone of the Canadian food and beverage industry in recent months, as it adapts to COVID-19 restrictions. Now, restaurants across Canada can leverage the power of even more Square tools to their advantage and ever-changing needs. Launching in Canada, Square for Restaurants is an all-in-one specialized point of sale that brings […]
PayFacto’s VelPay is marketed as Canada’s first full-function mobile point-of-sale and payment solution on a single handheld device.
Press Release MONTREAL – PayFacto Payments Inc. (“PayFacto”), a leading payment solution provider, announced the completion of the acquisition of Posera Ltd. (“Posera”), and Resto Finances Inc. (“Resto Finances”). With these acquisitions, PayFacto moves into a payments and technology leadership position in the hospitality industry across North America, Europe and the U.K. PayFacto acquired Posera, […]
Press Release Koomi announces its strategic partnership with Helios Retail Consulting Ltd. as their go-to-market partner for all on-site installation, support, setup and customer success for North America. “As Koomi expands its reach across North America in its offering to quick-service restaurants, Helios brings great value to offer on-site support to ensure that customers have […]
Press Release Shift4 Payments, the leader in secure payment processing solutions, has unveiled SkyTab, a cutting-edge pay-at-the-table solution that will be offered free of charge to new customers. SkyTab integrates seamlessly with various point-of-sale (POS) systems, including the company’s Harbortouch, Restaurant Manager, Future POS and POSitouch software brands, as well as Oracle Hospitality (formerly MICROS). […]
