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An Analysis of Marketing In the Restaurant POS Industry (2021)

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In recent years, point of sale ( POS) systems have become a key differentiator for restaurants across the globe. These systems allow restaurateurs to meet many practical needs such as growing profits, running more efficient and organized businesses, and improving bookkeeping.

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Chipotle’s recipe for digital transformation: Cloud plus AI

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When Curt Garner became Chipotle’s first CIO in 2015, the only technology used for online restaurant ordering was, “believe it or not,” a fax machine, he says. Many restaurant chains, in contrast, are individually owned and operated as franchises. Seven years later, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based

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Meet KARL: the new container-based DaaS alternative to costly, traditional DVI platforms

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IT architect Marco Simoncini was enjoying Friday evening supper in a restaurant in Rome with his colleague Piernunzio Pennisi when inspiration struck. He left the restaurant without paying,” says Pennisi. Simoncini began sketching out his vision on a napkin. Before long, he headed home.

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Data-Driven Dining Trends 2025: Key Insights for Retailers and Restaurants

Engage3

Here’s a breakdown of the main trends discussed and how Engage3 is helping clients stay competitive through Price Image optimization and data insights. This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for retailers and restaurants. At Engage3, we use real-time data and predictive analytics to help our partners stay agile.

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Restaurants Losing Lower-Income Diners to Grocery Stores?

Engage3

From a competitive intelligence standpoint, this trend suggests that price sensitivity is driving more consumers to seek value in groceries rather than dining out. Source: [link] The post Restaurants Losing Lower-Income Diners to Grocery Stores? appeared first on Engage3.

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Restaurant and QSR Trends & Outlook for 2024

Alpha Sense BI

Like many other industries, the restaurant sector was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses shuttering doors and many others struggling to make ends meet. This is for good reason— technological solutions make dining easier , both for customers and restaurants.

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Schrodinger’s Open Banking

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Generally, the intent of these regulations is to spur competition among banks, foster budding fintech ecosystems within countries, and give banking customers more access and control over their data. The competition is Toast. And so open banking has spread. The recent $20bn Toast IPO illustrates the possibilities.

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