Recent Articles from Revel

The retail landscape has been changing rapidly as brick and mortar entities battle to stay relevant in an ever expanding digital marketplace. Major retailers like Borders Books and Circuit City have gone by the wayside in the wake of Amazon’s (and other online retailers) continuing gains in market...

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New developments in technology are everywhere--how do you harness them to bring customers to your restaurant?

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In the five years to 2013, alcohol sales increased across the board—2.2% for wine, 2.1% for liquor and 1% for beer—and consumers relied on liquor stores over restaurants and bars for the majority of the alcohol purchases. However, according to IBISWorld, over the next five years, “escalating...

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Happy Halloween! Where are the 10 scariest places to find a POS System? Find out below, if you dare!

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Specialty cafes are popping up everywhere, targeting specific market segments with featured menu selections, themes, and services. The one thing all of these cafes have in common is competition from huge national chains, which seem to be on every corner.

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People place all their trust in their mobile devices--they check their phones for the weather, rather than looking outside. Instead of checking the AM radio traffic station, they will consult Google Maps to determine their commute time. Mobile devices even inform an individual’s dining...

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Frozen Yogurt shops are popping up just about everywhere, from downtown shopping spaces to larger mall locations. Froyo is increasingly popular as a lower calorie, nonfat or low-fat alternative to ice cream. A 2012 story on myfroyo.com¹ put sales of frozen yogurt at over $200 million annually,...

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Hacking: it’s not just for government websites anymore. With the rise of computer-based POS systems, restaurants are increasingly becoming targets for hacking and cyber-theft. Restaurants are especially vulnerable due to the sheer availability of credit card and payment information--in order to...

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The Revel engineering team has been hard at work to bring you the latest and greatest updates to our iPad POS software. Watch the video below to hear our Account Manager Jessica give an update on the top 5 features from the Revel POS Version 1497.

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Customer loyalty comes at a price. Patrons have expectation for customer service at every touchpoint of a restaurant. This isn’t a groundbreaking idea, but sometimes it is a little tough to grasp. While you may think that, as a restaurateur, the amenities and ordering options that you need to...

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