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Here's Why Consumers are Demanding for Self-Service Kiosks

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand May 14, 2018

Everyone knows the worst part about fast food restaurants are the lines that make it not-so-fast. Even worse? Waiting in line forever and finding out that you didn’t receive the right order.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Tableside Ordering

3 Reasons Why Self Serve Kiosks Attract Millennials

Posted by Garbo Kwan May 7, 2018

Millennials are an energetic groupwho grew up in the digital era. Everything they touch consists of high technology so it is no surprise that the implementation of a self-serve kiosk is essential to the innovation of quick serve restaurants. What kiosks provide is a digital experience, convenience, clear communication and easy customization. Self-serve kiosks are also capable of increasing sales by 15 percent while significantly reducing operating costs if used correctly. Here are 3 ways to..

Topics: Point of Sale, News

Givex Expands Relationship with Columbus Blue Jackets by..

Posted by Garbo Kwan May 3, 2018

Blue Jackets Launch Uptix to Make the Gameday Experience More Convenient for Fans

Topics: Loyalty, News, Event Ticketing

6 Variables to Consider When Implementing an Ordering Kiosk

Posted by Bruno Winkelmann May 2, 2018

The adoption of self-ordering kiosks is happening in many restaurants around the globe, and customers enjoy its benefits. The technology helps one big issue casual restaurants and QSRs have: long lines. Studies have shown that if there’s a line to order with more than 5 people, 57% of all customers will leave the line and look for another place to eat. 57%!!! This means that there’s a high possibility of every time there’s a waiting line in your restaurant, half of customers will choose one of..

Topics: Point of Sale, Tableside Ordering

Food delivery: should I outsource or go in-house?

Posted by Bruno Winkelmann April 24, 2018

A customer calls you asking if your restaurant delivers. You say no. Next day, another customer calls asking the same question and, again, you say “no, we don’t do that”. A couple of weeks pass by, and you have noticed that your restaurant has been receiving a couple of calls daily, most of them asking about delivery. Suddenly, these calls stop. You feel relieved because they had been interrupting your staff while organizing the establishment, serving customers, and receiving supplies.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards, Tableside Ordering

3 Surefire Ways to Attract Millennial Diners

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand April 16, 2018

Many restaurant owners may be overlooking the most important demographic, the millennials. While they are starting out in their careers, millennials are likely to impact your business in the long-run. Millennials are comprised of adults in their early 20’s through 30’s, now making up the largest generation in the workforce. Restaurateurs need to begin attracting and retaining these millennials diners and here are some ways they can!

Topics: Point of Sale, analytics, Tableside Ordering

Online Ordering: Advantages for Restaurateurs

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand April 9, 2018

Online ordering has become an undeniable force in the restaurant industry. It is no surprise that the shift and demand for online order and delivery options for restaurants are on the rise. Consumers are looking for methods to increase convenience with minimal effort required on their end. So why not cater to their needs and provide the ultimate online ordering system? Expand your businesses takeout, delivery, catering operations, and project your revenues for the year.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty

Employers: 3 Tips to attract the best talent

Posted by Garbo Kwan April 2, 2018

The most wonderful time has come for some… graduation! Every spring, hundreds of thousands of hopeful students walk across the stage with the dream of entering the industry they worked hard studying for the last couple of years. They are full of hope and aspirations and are ready to work! Long story short, are you ready to fight for the best talent to join your workforce?

Topics: Point of Sale, News, Tableside Ordering

How cryptocurrencies can change the payment industry

Posted by Bruno Winkelmann March 26, 2018

For a long time, all cryptocurrencies were low-key, and the news outlets were just trying to understand what was going on with this new trend and how it would change the way we consume products. But, after the crypto market capitalization skyrocketed last year from $30B in April to $640B in December (a 2100% increase), everyone went crazy. With Bitcoin (BTC) taking the lead, accounting for more than 51% of the entire cryptocurrency market, we saw a lot of people buying in, businesses accepting..