Hospitality insights
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5 Rising Food Trends You Need To Know About
It’s no secret that the UK’s food culture has been a growing trends in recent years – and there is no signs of it slowing. Stats from Instagram, for example, suggest food and drink is the most popular topic in the UK, with almost 40% of Instagrammers identifying as ‘food aficionados’. So, it’s no surprise […]
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Which software subscription is better for your food business – annual or monthly billing?
Subscription services have fast become the most cost-effective business model for industries. They give consumers easy access to the goods they want and businesses a regular and reliable source of income. And its software services where the subscription model is the most powerful. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is now a heavily-relied upon model for organisations of all […]
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10 tech trends in the Hospitality sector that you don’t want to miss in 2024
2024 is set to be THE year when the hospitality sector puts tech at the centre of business improvement. And with more customers ordering food at home, the sector must understand how tech can help them. So, to keep you informed, here are 10 tech trends we predict will be commonplace in hospitality before the […]
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5 tips to help you set up a hospitality business during a pandemic
Setting up a food business in 2021 may seem like a daunting idea. But in every crisis there is opportunity. Take Leicestershire-based ‘Chris’s Fish and Chips’. By reducing their menu and carrying out more deliveries, they grew their customer base from 1,000 to 2,000. So how can you pivot to take up these opportunities? Or […]
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5 ways to help your food business avoid financial trouble and gain control over your money in 2024
2020 posed enormous challenges for businesses of all shapes and sizes. So, the financial picture of your business is likely to look very different in 2024. In a report by consulting firm McKinsey, cost management is now the highest priority for almost 70% of businesses surveyed. So, to help you avoid financial trouble and protect […]
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A look back at key trends and developments for the hospitality industry in 2020
It’s great to know that 2020 is coming to a close, isn’t it? And as a new and more hopeful year emerges, the last thing we want to do is bore you by going over it. But some fantastic developments have emerged for the hospitality industry that we know you will want to hear about. […]
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Which types of industries get the most out of self checkouts
Self-checkout technology may seem futuristic, but it’s been making our lives easier for a long time. Plus, there’s little doubt that it’s here to stay. In 2020, the global self-checkout industry was valued at over 3 billion dollars. And that’s because self-checkouts are offering businesses a valuable opportunity to transform and improve many aspects of […]
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Why self kiosks are not taking away restaurant jobs but helping staff adapt to the new dining experience
In 2020, the hospitality industry has faced some exceptional challenges. Namely, adapting to a significantly different dining experience. And to keep their staff and customers safe, restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs have all had to alter their previous approach to customer service and order fulfillment. With the aid of ePOS technology, many services have pivoted […]
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What are self checkouts and why are they needed now more than ever in the hospitality sector
Modern technology is making it easier for customers to serve themselves. And with such convenience close at hand, customers are feeling happier and more motivated to use self-checkouts. Self-checkouts are increasing customer engagement, and this means they’re better for your bottom line. In a UK report on self-checkouts, around 58% of food operators said they […]
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Why is now the right time to set up and run a takeaway service
There’s no doubt that times are tough for the hospitality sector. And with further restrictions emerging, pubs and restaurants are finding new ways to ensure the safety of their customers and staff. Take McDonald’s, for example. They’ve reduced the number of their workers, added floor markings for social distancing, and set up table-service dining. And […]