Restaurant owners have a right to be overwhelmed – It’s not easy doing more with less. Faced with a flurry of staffing issues, owners nationwide are experiencing crippling labor shortages and are looking for new solutions. High turnover rates and wage increases have been driving up costs on already thin margins, making it much …
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“Nearly nine in 10 American travelers have plans to travel in the next six months – a new pandemic high” – Forbes “Expedia says that travelers plan to spend an average of $3,444 for their next trips” and “42% of travelers are “more hopeful” about travel or drove them to book an upcoming trip.” – …
Businesses Using NextME Benefit From Post-Covid Boom Read More
Businesses with Outdoor Seating, Get Ready to Thrive with NextME “The stimulus-fueled economy is rebounding and Americans are again spending on shopping, traveling, and eating out.” – CNN Business “The economy is just starting a boom period, where second-quarter growth could top 10%, and 2021 could be the strongest year since 1984.” – CNBC News …
Brewery Flourishes with NextME’s Virtual Waiting Room Read More
Most of the restaurants we love are small businesses. And the Covid pandemic has created a ton of problems for the restaurant industry this year. With some restaurants proving to be less-than ideal for this new culinary landscape, experienced restaurateurs have shifted their focus, rebranded, and incorporated tech to better meet the needs of their …
The following post is from a guest contributor. Are you managing a business that recently reopened or made major changes in operations due to COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns? If so, then a lot about the way you’ve typically done business has been flipped on its head. Still, it’s important that even while you’re working …
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Diner Review Sites and Waitlist Management – The Inherent Conflict of Interest Photo Courtesy of Twilio With the introduction of ‘Jump Into Line’ and other features, Yelp is making waves in the restaurant waitlist market. Since it’s a big name that most everyone knows, many diners are jumping on board but restaurant operators have been …
Do Restaurants Win or Lose when Review Sites Manage their Waitlists? Read More
Technology is everywhere, from the smartphones we carry with us to the advanced systems in our cars, to the tech in use at places of business large and small. And the restaurant industry is no exception. From touchscreen food and beverage dispensers that offer diners more options and a serve yourself experience, to biodiesel converters …
Restaurants Save Time and Money with a Waitlist App Read More
So you’ve managed to land the position of the host at one of the hottest eateries in town. Go you! We know you’re going to rock this position, but in case you could use some tips, we’ve got your back! Whether this is your first hosting job, or you’ve been at this for years, it …
We have seen a lot of new trends in the restaurant industry over the past year or so. Most of them revolve around visibility tactics to let people know A.) You’re here, and B.) You’re serving great food that people want to eat. At a base level, this is restaurant marketing. Different platforms work best …
