The latest in tech: Scheduling, delivery and automation

Scheduling, automation, and delivery were leading topics at this year’s NRA Show, which took place from May 20-23 in Chicago. GrubHub, a leading food delivery company, announced a partnership with Oracle Hospitality that allows restaurants to manage deliveries through one device, streamlining the process. In addition, Toast unveiled a new takeout and delivery feature and OpenSimSim introduced a free scheduling tool.

One of the biggest offers came from OpenTable, which teamed up with QSR Automation’s DineTime to allow customers to book reservations at casual-dining restaurants. Thanks to the partnership, consumers will be able to use OpenTable to estimate wait times and add their names to waitlists.

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Scheduling, delivery and automation were key topics at tech exhibits at the NRA Show, particularly for operators looking to trim labor costs and improve efficiency.
Noodoe showed off its tableside service block, with five customizable calls to action.
Digital signage specialist BrightSign debuted a new self-service kiosk, developed in partnership with Felbro Displays.

“OpenTable has joined forces with QSR Automation’s DineTime to allow guests to book reservations or get on the waiting list for casual-dining restaurants.”

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How Fast Food Brands Can Build Lasting Digital Campaigns

Published June 20, 2017

How Fast Food Brands Can Build Lasting Digital Campaigns

Most companies are making the transition to digital, but it can be tricky if not done properly. It is shown through various examples that staying true to your companies core assets will drive consumers in. Arby’s was a clear example of this by changing their slogan and showing who they truly are as a company. This drove their sales and saved the business. From a study done on millennials, it is shown that they keep a bond and feel a connection with a brand as long as there is loyalty, but this goes beyond social media postings. There must be incentives to keep them coming back for more.

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Sunday service: How London restaurants are rethinking weekends

Published June 20, 2017

Sunday service: How London restaurants are rethinking weekends

London restaurants are changing the way people plan to spend their weekends. While during most days of the week you may go to a restaurant and see items from all over the world, like raw fish dishes from Asia. Some restaurants are changing the way Sunday meals are though of in London. Now you walk into a place to eat with items like Yorkshire pudding, a London original. For bigger groups you can even order a full pig that was cook in a full marinade.

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Iced coffee heats up

Published June 20, 2017

Iced coffee heats up

Iced Coffee sales are on the rise due to the warmer weather. Companies should be taking advantage of this rising trend. Customers enjoy having a variety of flavors and styles to choose from. Advertising that you use fresh brewed coffee is another great way to charge a little extra for the drinks. Todays demographic is looking for more fresh choices. Lots of profit can be made off of this new coffee trend and companies should be capitalizing on it.

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Specialty iced coffee is the new trend, and has lots of room for increased sales
38% more customers are drinking iced coffee vs. 2 years ago, including blended and cold varieties
Allow customers to customize their iced coffee via varying sizes, types of sweeteners and lighteners, and add-ons

“Providing flavor variety is a must when it comes to iced coffee.”

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