Nothing Typical Here

Old Place Asian Bistro and BarOld Place Asian Bistro and Bar is not your typical neighborhood Chinese Restaurant.  After 23 years as captain at Uncle Tai’s in Boca Raton, Michael Change decided to go out on his own.  He has been open almost a year, and clientele is building. Old Place Asian Bistro and Bar is located at 2885 South federal Highway,Delray Beach, an easy to miss spot that is worth finding. Continue reading “Nothing Typical Here” »

Stop In and Enjoy the Breeze

Archie's SeabreezeIn 1966 Archie Summerlin, the “Unofficial Mayor of South Beach”,  left the rat race of Dade and Broward Counties, and got a good deal on a bar that had been in existence on Fort Pierce’s South Beach since 1947. Archie’s Seabreeze started as a military shack that served beer to soldiers stationed on South Beach.   In 1994, Patty McGee purchased Archie’s and has invested her life, heart, and soul into making Archie’s what it is today. . . a “feel at home” place where you can put your feet up, relax and enjoy an Atlantic breeze, Live Entertainment, a fresh delicious meal and a refreshing beverage.

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Beer Sales Up

Beer Sales UpDid you realize that restaurant beer sales rose in 2011? This week the Beer Institute released new data that show that beer sales in restaurants rose more than 9 percent in 2011 totaling about $23.6 billion in sales.  Restaurants are responsible for nearly a quarter of all beer sales in 2011; they represented the largest share of the on-premise sales last year.

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The Three P’s of Local Marketing: Partnerships, Personal Selling and Public Relations

Partnership, Personal Selling and Public RelationsMass media advertising can be expensive, and it’s not that effective for a small business.  Local store marketing is definitely the way to expand your brand name and business.  Using local tactics to build a strong and loyal customer base in the 3–5-mile trading area around your locations will have much more impact.  There are three primary elements of a good local-store marketing program: partnerships, personal selling, and public relations. Continue reading “The Three P’s of Local Marketing: Partnerships, Personal Selling and Public Relations” »

Pinnacle Hospitality Systems Featured

Ohio Resturant Association Pinnacle Hospitality Systems was featured in the Ohio Restaurant Association News on February 1, 2012.  Pinnacle is the premier POSitouch provider for the foodservice markets in Ohio, Florida and Alabama. As a leader in the point of sale systems, Pinnacle understands the many pieces that fit into the profitability puzzle in a restaurant.  Pinnacle understands the value of POSitouch system over the traditional point of sale systems.

Pinnacle looks out for restaurateurs’ needs and offers products that aim to protect restaurateurs’ profits. One of the primary modules for its software is an Enterprise Package called iControl Enterprise Solution. iControl’s smart software integrates seamlessly with a restaurant’s POSitouch POS system to deliver up-to-date, relevant business information that keeps hospitality-based businesses on track and on budget. Continue reading “Pinnacle Hospitality Systems Featured” »

Irish Pub in Fort Lauderdale Uses POSitouch for Bars

Ever craved a little bit of Ireland in Fort Lauderdale? Head over to McSorley’s Beach Pub for a genuine Irish pub experience. Since they opened in December 2004, the beach bar has been a popular watering hole for locals and tourists alike.

McSorley’s faces the Atlantic Ocean on beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach, where you can sip your Guinness on the Sundeck, a true merging of Ireland and Florida. Downstairs, you’ll find the beach pub and game room, with 6 flat-screen TV’s, pool table, dart board, 3 “official” beer pong tables, pro-golf arcade game, big backhunter hunting game and a newly constructed stage for live music! Venture upstairs and find a casual space with an upscale feel, newly renovated to include a beautiful lounge-style bar with an extensive wine list, and rooftop deck with an unbeatable view. “First time customers soon understand why our ‘regulars’ call McSorley’s their favorite place in Fort Lauderdale!” exclaims McSorley’s website.

McSorley’s hosts a variety of events and specials throughout year. Recently, the popular pub offered guests $5 bombs and other beer specials, all-you-can-drink beer buckets for $20 for Monday Night Football and more. For the latest information and specials, Like the McSorley’s Beach Pub Facebook page.

This charming Fort Lauderdale pub uses Pinnacle’s POSitouch for bars solution. With a rolling minimal birth date shown on screen for required drinking age, employees can provide the fastest service to crowds of customers. POSitouch also allows staff to start tabs with the swipe of a customer’s credit card, making all daily operations more efficient. If you are interested in a POS system in Fort Lauderdale, contact Pinnacle today.