Restaurant POS and technology news, trends, best practices.

I see articles all the time about the latest trends influencing the habits of restaurant guests. Regardless of the trend of the week, the message is the same. Your guests’ wants, needs, and expectations drive their restaurant choices, and capitalizing on trends early helps restaurant companies compete in this challenging business. Read on for more on what your guests are really looking for, and how you can deliver it.

A POS system is an investment in your restaurant’s future success. With new mobile and web technologies driving change in the restaurant industry, it’s more critical than ever to choose scalable point of sale technology with the flexibility to grow with your business needs. Keep reading for some of the key considerations in choosing a restaurant POS for your long-term growth.

Most POS systems can help track labor costs and manage employees, but the more advanced ones also include tools designed to help you summarize and compare the performance of your managers. Read on for more about the SpeedLine “Shift Snapshot” tool.

Convenience is the number one driver for busy families when choosing a place to eat. Fast food remains a popular choice, not only because of the convenience of the drive-thru, but because of the accessibility to menu choices for every age group. Read on for ways you can support family convenience in your restaurant to compete with the fast food chains.

A new survey by Technomic shows consumers want to see and use new technology during their dining experience. The restaurant industry has been slow to adopt new ordering and dining technology, but chains (including a number of SpeedLine POS users) are now starting to take advantage of technology solutions to provide a better guest experience. Read on for 5 ways you can leverage technology to deliver superior service.