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By David Morton, Founder and Proprietor at DMK Restaurants
By Kevin Myers, Chief Marketing and Information Officer, Donatos Pizza
Food and Beverages | Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Restaurants continue to invest in new and advanced technologies to stay up-to-date, if not ahead of, industry trends to fulfill the ever-evolving expectations of guests and run a more effective business.
Fremont, CA: The restaurant industry has changed due to new technologies and changing visitor preferences. Restaurant patrons have modified their eating habits, including what they eat, how they eat, and where they eat. They want their food delivered quickly and don't want to be kept waiting for long. They'd like the option to order delivery, takeout, or dine in. Additionally, they expect their food to meet all of their dietary restrictions while living up to their expectations and tastes.
Point-of-sale terminals with touchscreens
Touchscreen terminals and other modern point-of-sale (POS) technology exist to boost efficiency. They should be able to resist the rigors of the restaurant with strong hardware, and they should be able to keep you and your crew running at restaurant speed at all times. Most touchscreen terminals are driven by restaurant POS software with an intuitive, easy-to-understand interface, allowing staff to move rapidly and new hires to learn quickly.
The option to order and pay at the table
The dining experience has always included safety, speed, and efficiency elements. They've grown more vital than ever in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pay at Table allows your visitors to order and pay for their meal from the comfort and security of their own home or office. It gives your guests peace of mind, but it also helps you increase table turn times, lower labor costs, and gain a better understanding of your customers by providing vital data.
Contactless payments
Contactless payment acceptance is becoming increasingly vital to guests' eating experiences, as discussed above for Order and pay at the table. Customers feel delighted to have contactless/mobile payment options, and now very important to their eating experiences. By allowing your customers to tap or swipe to pay for their orders, contactless payment systems help to keep customers safe and secure.
Self-service kiosks
Self-order kiosks are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons. They enable restaurants to exceed consumers' expectations by providing a superior digital experience and user-friendly interfaces. They also offer guests more flexibility through the ordering process, perusing the menu and personalizing their orders more quickly.
Cash drawer
Despite advances in point-of-sale technology, the plain old-fashioned cash drawer is still a viable option for holding and managing cash. Sync your cash drawer with your POS system to record all transactions for a more modern approach to managing your restaurant's cash drawer.
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