Thanksgiving Brings New Consumer Eating Trends & More Travel

Thanksgiving Brings New Consumer Eating Trends & More Travel

Each year, market research companies like Technomic question consumers about their Thanksgiving plans in order to provide direction for the industry. Despite higher restaurant food prices, demand for ready-made Thanksgiving meals for pickup will remain strong. In our...
Your CC Swipe Fees May Be Going Down Soon

Your CC Swipe Fees May Be Going Down Soon

The Federal Reserve Board will meet on Oct. 25th and is scheduled to take up the issue of lowering debit card swipe fees, also known as interchange fees. Retailer associations like the Retail Industry Association (RILA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) have...
The Explosion of AI In the FoodService Industry

The Explosion of AI In the FoodService Industry

We have heard again and again how Artificial Intelligence is coming for our jobs and will leave us as piles of flesh vegetating in front of our TVs. Well… before we get to that point, AI might at least make your job of running a restaurant a lot easier!  Square’s New...
Do You Need More Non-Alcoholic Options?

Do You Need More Non-Alcoholic Options?

Low & non-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular among consumers. Younger adults have been trending away from traditional norms by consuming less alcohol than previous generations.   IWSR has the latest statistics from the US and around the world. Those...