Restaurant Point of Sale Systems

Restaurant Point of Sale SystemsAre you being pinned?  Pinterest, the newest online social media member has people in a frenzy over pinning.  Companies that have something visual to share can leverage Pinterest as a marketing platform. The fashion industry has taken quickly to Pinterest and the restaurant industry is following.

Essentially, Pinterest is a virtual, visual bulletin board where users can “pin” items of interest found online in one spot known as “boards.” A great meal at your location can now be “pinned” on a customer’s board allowing all their followers (friends) to see it.  In reality they are advertising for you. These pinned items link back to the websites where they were collected, making them ideal referral tools. Unlike other social media networks, Pinterest relies on images rather than text.  So the restaurant industry is a natural. Continue reading “Restaurant Point of Sale Systems” »

Restaurant Point of Sale Software

Pizza Restaurant Point of Sale Software“Let’s just pick up a pizza tonight.”  A familiar phrase heard in most houses. Pizza consumption continues to rise; up 15% from 2010. More than four in 10 (41 percent of) consumers polled say they’re now eating pizza once a week, compared to 26 percent just two years ago.

“Consumers increasingly view pizza as the go-to food when they don’t feel like cooking,” says Technomic Executive Vice President Darren Tristano. “Operators can emphasize convenience in their marketing message, positioning pizza as an easy, convenient, and affordable meal solution that will appeal to an entire group or family. It’s a message that resonates with many customers.” Continue reading “Restaurant Point of Sale Software” »

Restaurant Point of Sale Software

Restaurant Point of Sale Accounting SoftwareNow that this year’s taxes are done make sure you are set up properly for next year.  Pinnacle Hospitality System has the restaurant software solution to make next year’s taxes easier.  Dinerware not only makes your accounting tasks run smoothly on a day-to-day basis but features QuickBooks accounting interface technology to make next year’s taxes easier.

Stacy L. Gilbert, CPA, a partner at Citrin Cooperman, provides tips for restaurant owners and operators, to ensure you file your taxes correctly.  Following her advice can also help avoid any unpleasant surprises if you are audited. Continue reading “Restaurant Point of Sale Software” »

Some Local Zest

Johnson & Wales Zest AwardsLast week, Johnson & Wales University in North Miami inaugurated its Zest awards at a private reception. The university in partnership with Miami Magazine gave awards to local restaurants, chefs and other food and beverage professionals in five categories; culinary innovator, best restaurant 2012, newcomer chef of the year, baking and pastry innovator, top beverage professional and community nominee.  Winners were chosen by culinary instructors from the university, members of the university’s epicurean society and a food writer from the magazine. Continue reading “Some Local Zest” »

Branding With Mugs

Another Broken Egg MugDo you have Another Broken Egg mug from your favorite location?  With 20 locations this Destin, FL based breakfast and brunch specialist sell 22,000 mugs per year.  Each specially made coffee mug is branded with Another Broken Egg’s logo and an emblem of the town that is home to each individual restaurant. Customers have taken to collecting them from each location, paying $18 per mug. Continue reading “Branding With Mugs” »

This Deli Stacks Up

Ben's New York Kosher DelicatessenCongratulations to Ben’s New York Kosher Delicatessen for the great review by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel! Food critic, John Tanasychuk awarded the deli located at The Reserve, 9942 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton with 3 ½ stars out of 4. The big and busy, 242 seat dining room is often packed with customers enjoying everything from old-style classics such as beef-tongue Polonaise to chic veggie burgers.

Ben’s does classic sandwiches such as corned beef, pickled in house, and brisket. But the dinner selections include incredible stuffed cabbage, Hungarian goulash, chicken and beef flanken in a pot with matzo ball, noodles, kreplach, peas and carrots. There are also omelets, hot open-faced sandwiches, salads and entrees such as roast turkey, broiled chopped steak and broiled Romanian steak with sautéed onions. The daily specials are always a treat.  It’s Jewish soul food at its best. Continue reading “This Deli Stacks Up” »

Prime Italian is One Hot Spot!

Prime Italian ResturantCongratulations to Prime Italian for being named one of the Top 100 Hot Spot Restaurants.  OpenTable  an online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation  announced the 2012 Diners’ Choice Award winners for Top 100 Hot Spot Restaurants in the United States this week. These awards reflect the combined opinions of nearly five million reviews submitted between March 1, 2001 and February 29, 2012, by verified OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Continue reading “Prime Italian is One Hot Spot!” »