Restaurant And Hospitality News – February 5, 2018
Restaurants can win big on Superbowl Sunday with online ordering; and Starbucks prepares to launch a new co-branded credit card and new loyalty card.
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Restaurant And Hospitality News – January 15, 2018In news this week, Hilton announces further upgrades to its loyalty program to create greater member flexibility; and Taco Bell announces some significant leadership changes that underscore its commitment to All Access technology and expansion of the global brand.
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Restaurant And Hospitality News – January 8, 2018In news this week, Papa John’s replaces John Schnatter with Steve Ritchie as CEO; and the new Tax Bill may mean some good news for restaurant renovation and growth.
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Restaurant And Hospitality News – December 26, 2017In news this week, a new report finds that C-Suite Execs are no longer caught off guard by tightening labor markets; and the NPD Group forecasts that restaurants will turn to a variety of tactics to win over diners as traffic is anticipated to remain constant.
ARTICLES FROM THE RLPSA
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Meliá Hotels International And Huawei Launch A Global Smart Hotel Showcase
At MWC Barcelona, Huawei and Meliá Hotels International Launched the Global Smart Hotel Showcase at Torre Melina Gran Meliá hotel, a high-end luxury brand of Meliá.
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SONIFI Partners With Ooma To Offer Hotels Cloud-Based Phone Systems
SONIFI, the leading guest technology provider in hospitality, is expanding its product offerings with cloud-based communications and phone systems from Ooma.
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ZTE And Varnion Join Forces To Accelerate Digital Transformation In Indonesia's Hospitality Sector
ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, and Varnion Technology Semesta (Varnion), a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) focused on providing high-quality internet services featuring innovative app-based solutions powered by the latest technology, have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MWC Barcelona 2025 in Spain.
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Shiji Unveils Comprehensive Rebrand, Unifying Its Hospitality Technology Solutions Under A Single Platform
Shiji, a leading global provider of hospitality technology solutions, announced a complete company rebrand, uniting its suite of products under a cohesive brand structure.
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Cendyn Goes Bold With AI Across Hotel Analytics Platforms
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology company, has advanced its business intelligence solutions with AI-enabled analysis to deliver hotels smarter data with practical commercial insights.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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EMV At The 2015 NRF BIG Show
I attended the 2015 NRF BIG Show in New York a few weeks ago, and while retailers made up the bulk of the 33,000 attendees, solutions providers and industry professionals alike filled the halls of the Javits Center to learn more about the various topics facing retailers today. Chief among those topics — EMV adoption — also affects hospitality. Here’s a recap of a session we attended that provides insight into what small to midsize retailers can expect from EMV. I think you’ll find it helpful as the October deadline approaches.
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Hospitality In 2015: Baby Boomers, Technology, And Differentiation12/22/2014
Deloitte’s recent insightful report, Hospitality 2015: Game Changers Or Spectators?, is a crystal clear look at what the hospitality industry should be doing in 2015 and beyond to bolster customer engagement. Deloitte reports that there are new rules to the game, and those companies that want to win had better restructure their bench.
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Winning Diners' Wallet Share During The Holidays11/21/2014
The 2014 Holiday shopping season is in full swing. For the next few weeks, consumers will invade retail stores, and in addition to retailers, restaurants will reap the benefits of holiday shopping.
FEATURED HOSPITALITY CASE STUDIES
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Fresco Pizza Deli Streamlines Day-To-Day Tasks, Frees Up Staff Time, And Reduces Errors With POS Solution6/16/2016
Fresco Pizza Deli, a privately-owned delicatessen, is new to the town of Southampton, New York. They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, take-out, and cater for all occasions. In addition to food service, they also sell general merchandise.
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Wahlburgers Invests In New POS For Great Performance1/28/2016
Wahlburgers is a chain of high-profile burger restaurants in Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Canada that stands out from the crowd. The brainchild of brothers Mark, Paul and Donnie Wahlberg, it is a business run with great passion and a very personal touch.
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Qiri App & Star Micronics Wows Audiences With A Unique Dine-in Theater Experience At Movie Grille2/3/2015
Movie Grille is a new, intimate, dine-in movie theater residing in the heart of downtown Ogden, Utah. Its mission is to offer a richer movie-going experience to the local residents of Ogden by pairing plush amenities such as leather reclined seating with gourmet food and drinks. As a new venue, Movie Grille wanted a modern point of sale system that could manage their physical operation while providing robust analytics.
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Wendy's Franchisor Ensures Cardholder Security And Brand Integrity With Payment Processing Solution11/21/2014
When it comes to payment data security, what you don’t know certainly can hurt you. And when you operate several retail stores—each with multiple payment and other network-attached devices—there’s plenty you don’t know at any given point.
FEATURED HOSPITALITY CONTENT
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Top 5 Tech Investment Ideas To Make Your QSR More Successful6/1/2017
According to the latest research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA), restaurant-industry sales are trending upward this year and projected to reach $798.7 billion by year’s end, a 4.3 percent gain over 2016. Quick service restaurant (QSR) and fast-casual sales are expected to reach $233.7 billion this year, representing a 5.3 percent gain over 2016.
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Crucial Reasons Why Your Restaurant Needs POS And Online Ordering Software11/15/2016
If you are a startup restaurant business, you might think that a point of sale system is a costly investment. You may be correct however; it offers many benefits that far outweigh any drawbacks including high costs. In fact, a restaurant POS and online ordering system is considered essential for today’s restaurants due to the following:
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5 Reasons Why Merchants Should Use An Embedded POS System10/15/2014
For merchants, the need for a reliable POS system is irrefutable. They speed up the check out process, efficiently manage inventory, and monitor sales so that business owners can keep a pulse on what is happening within their daily operations. Unfortunately, POS Systems can also potentially require a good amount of costly upkeep. With the myriad of POS options available in today’s marketplace, selecting the right POS system to meet your business needs can be a daunting task.
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