Recent studies indicate that in comparison to other generations, health and wellness are a larger concern for millennials. Analyzing this generation’s values, we find health ranks near the top, second only to family. The current set eats healthier, smokes less, and exercises more. They care more …
Restaurant Cause Marketing: How to Engage with Millennials Through Altruism
In years past, consumers expected their favorite restaurants to have great food and exceptional customer service. Today, that’s not enough. Consumers — especially millennial diners with their swell of purchasing power — look for restaurant branding that tells them about our values. What causes do we …
Restaurant Boot Camp: Basic Training for Your Restaurant Staff
Training your restaurant staff is like military boot camp, albeit it minus the yelling, mind games, shaved heads, and sleep deprivation. Like bootcamp, you need to make sure that your staff gets everything they need to jump into the battlefield of a busy Friday night rush; basic training for your …
ConnectSmart® Host (Formerly DineTime)/Google Integration Expands with Restaurant Waitlist Software Functionality
Restaurant operators look for technology investments that produce two things: visibility and traffic. Luckily, ConnectSmart® Host (Formerly DineTime)’s latest Google integration expands our restaurant waitlist software, so operators get both but with an added BAM! (As Emeril would say!) QSR …
Your Boring, Generic Mission Statement Stinks: Here’s Why
You know mission statements are important. You’ve read business books that have touted the development of a mission statement as a North Star, a compass, a drum major’s baton. This important business effort, done right, will be used as a guide for employees and insight for your customers. Now, …
What We Loved about the 100th National Restaurant Association Show
The 100th National Restaurant Association Show is in the books, and we're back home reeling from the sights, sounds, and energy of the event! We had our booth set up, detailing a smarter restaurant experience, and how technology can help calm your kitchen, simplify workflows and delight guests. …
