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Online Ordering is an indisputable force in the restaurant world. Not only does it provide an additional stream of revenue for restaurants (for many significant), it is completely reshaping the way restaurants connect with their customers.

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Coffee trends are constantly evolving, and whether you walk past a Starbucks every block or see the latest seasonal frappuccino on Instagram; it’s safe to say that America is a very caffeinated country. But it’s not just the US that’s throwing back cups of Joe; Finland, Norway, and The Netherlands...

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The restaurant industry is looking to shake things up in 2018 in a big way. And while the culinary forecast is boasting everything from contemporary regional Mexican and Chinese cuisine, , Korean condiments, vegan desserts, and of course colorful food – restaurant technology is also looking to...

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Gift cards are ubiquitous with the holidays, and the season of gift giving is in full swing. At face value offering gift cards seems simple, yet many smaller and independent businesses don’t offer gift cards.

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We dived into PMQ’s annual Pizza Power Report to give you a snapshot of the current industry landscape, outline 2018 pizza trends, and explore how pizza shops can be competitive in 2018.

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The way businesses interact with their customers has seen a dramatic shift in the last 10 years. Companies with the most winning strategies are making the effort to adopt new technologies that enhance the customer experience in meaningful ways. Tablets have certainly opened the door for businesses...

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2014 and 2015 were rocky years for McDonalds; sales plummeted. Revenue fell by 2.2% and net income was down 15%, and the fast food giant was losing its grip on an industry it has long dominated. Ushering in a new CEO, Steve Easterbrook, McDonalds sought to both refresh its brand and revamp its...

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The Internet of Things creates a network between any and all devices based on the idea of total connectivity. Different devices monitor a variety of activities, and the theory behind IoT suggests that these devices should be linked in order to share and analyze data points, create feedback loops,...

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It’s easy to see restaurant software at work in the front of the restaurant. Digital menu boards, tablets and kiosks for ordering are extremely visible. However, the kitchen, or back-of-house (BOH), is another area of the restaurant that utilizes technology to improve efficiencies and create...

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According to PMQ the pizza industry accounts for $128 billion dollars globally, $44 billion of which makes up the U.S. industry. These numbers represent a huge potential for opportunity. And regardless of whether your menu features traditional Sicilian pizza, Chicago deep-dish, or thin crust...

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