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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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A Night of Revelry was a smashing success, and we at Revel Systems would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, and to everyone who attended the event. You all made A Night of Revelry a night to remember!

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“When the moon hits the sky like a big pizza pie that’s amore!” With apologies to Dean Martin, Americans love our pizza to the tune of close to 70,000 pizza restaurants, and around $38 billion in annual sales according to ask.com. Whether it’s a national pizza chain; a franchise pizza restaurant;...

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Personalized data is gaining traction in our already tech-oriented society. One such trend is in fitness data tracking--with devices such as Fitbit or the Nike FuelBand. These wearable devices track how many steps you take, calories you burn, and distance you go in the course of a day. This data is...

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Receipts can come in different shapes and sizes, and, as mobile commerce increases, this is no longer limited to the size and type of the paper. Now many merchants have the option of offering printed or emailed receipts--some offer both, while others choose one option. Are there benefits to...

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Will your point of sale system be ready for the end of Windows XP?Microsoft has announced that Windows XP will reach the end-of-life on April 8th 2014. The retirement of XP means Microsoft will stop providing support services to customers, such as security patch updates. Without updates, POS...

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Splitting the Bill Going out to eat with friends is fun, but what about splitting the bill? If your group of friends is anything like mine, splitting the bill can be a huge hassle. Few of us carry cash, and those that do prefer to use it (but also will then need change). Or, those that have cash...

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