For the last year, we’ve tried to look on the bright side of life, to find the light in the darkness of the pandemic and beyond. Throughout that time, we’ve seen repeated stories of people coming together to help one another and lift the community. In that year, restaurants worldwide have struggled …
Outdoor Dining Resumes in the UK: Tips to Prepare
It’s been a long time coming. The UK’s lockdown is coming to an end — kind of. On April 12th, restaurants and pubs will be able to open their doors and welcome diners back, and UK outdoor dining will resume. Yes, there's an important detail worth repeating: dining will return but only for outdoor …
Restaurant Industry News Roundup: February
In the blink of an eye, the shortest month of the year is over! What was on the menu for February? First off, a pretty great website launched for all of your restaurant platform needs. From delivery trends evolving in London to snowy disruptions in Texas, February’s array of tastes were packed full …
February 2021: Restaurant Good News Roundup
With Valentine’s Day in our review mirror, we patiently await the spring months even as much of the northern hemisphere is covered in snow. While people are vaccinated at an increasing pace, restaurant industry advocates continue their push to prioritize workers. In fact, McDonald’s has gone so far …
Introducing: The ConnectSmart Platform
Today, we start the next chapter in our company's history. We're very pleased to introduce: The ConnectSmart Platform. While the ConnectSmart Platform isn't a new product per se, we've worked to innovate our trusted solutions to provide all their features through a single back-end platform. By …
January 2021: Restaurant Good News Roundup
The pandemic and post-holiday season have created a sense of depression and anxiety for many, which has made it difficult. Fortunately, science has shown that receiving good news has a positive effect on your health, and we have good news to deliver. Since last month, vaccines have started rolling …