Restaurant food waste is a growing issue in the United States. According to the USDA, around 133 billion pounds of food from stores, restaurants, and homes was wasted in 2010. The USDA also found that 30 to 40 percent of the United States' food supply went to waste. The National Restaurant …
Order Tracking in Restaurants: How ConnectSmart® Kitchen Can Help
Recent articles suggest off-premise dining is on the rise and restaurant operators are scrambling to find ways to maintain market share. Mobile ordering and delivery are conveniences that consumers are demanding in a tech-savvy world and, off-premise dining is becoming a way for operators to …
The Truth About Kitchen Technology
If a hen and a half laid an egg and a half in a day and a half, how long would it take a monkey with a wooden leg to kick the seeds out of a dill pickle? If your kitchen software is free, how long will it take for it to catch up to your operational needs after being installed in your kitchen? If …
Restaurant Technology: It’s Here to Stay
Some trends come and go but restaurant technology is here to stay. According to Toast’s Restaurant Technology in 2016 report, 79% of diners agree that restaurant technology improves their guest experience. This statistic alone should be evident of the direction the restaurant industry is taking. If …
7 Vital Steps in a Successful Restaurant Technology Rollout
Technology is always evolving, and adapting is critical to a restaurant’s success. For a restaurant to remain viable, the focus needs to turn to the driving force of success — consumer demand and expectations. Consumers want online waitlists, scheduling, loyalty programs, and consistency. …