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How Video Tools Can Save You Money

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Digital Video RecordingYou cannot afford to leave your business unprotected. By incorporating Digital Video Recording (DVR) technology, you can monitor everything that is going on in and around your store. It is common sense that DVR technology can be a great tool when it comes to loss prevention and employee safety. However, video surveillance can help you increase your profits and point out ways to streamline operations.

Pinnacle’s ICE Monitor’s Digital Surveillance equipment is the perfect combination of DVR technology for your point-of-sale system. The combination of protection becomes the complete digital record of everything that is happening with your business. Here are specific ways DVR technology can help quick-serve restaurants increase profits and streamline operations.

Recording your businesses is a cost-effective way to perform operational reviews. Management can watch several different stores from one computer or mobile device, or at a remote computer (even their home), to suggest ways to organize the staff more efficiently and provide feedback to improve quality and customer service. Some brands have linked data from POS systems to the corresponding video of each transaction and in return motivated more employees to be honest. Pinnacle’s DVR server allows direct and secure access to multi-channel video from anywhere with internet access.

Surveillance video also allows you to avoid accidents in the workplace, wrongful worker’s compensation, and mitigate fraudulent liability claims. The video can be used as a teaching tool to accurately assess day-to-day activities to improve store safety. High-quality video recording can be the most effective way to show exactly what happened and what did not. Pinnacle offers cameras that have a present zoom and focus that provides sharp and clear video clips.

If you own a hospitality business in the Sunshine State and are looking for a South Florida POS, contact Pinnacle Hospitality Systems today. Whether you need a Fort Lauderdale POS system, or a quality point of sale system for any city in Florida or Alabama, Pinnacle has the knowledge and expertise to find the ideal solution for your business.

Improving your Labor Costs

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Control Labor CostsPut yourself into any restaurant owners shoes and you can only imagine the undertaking and everyday issues they are responsible for. Surprisingly though, when asked to rank one of their biggest concerns while operating their business, labor costs happened to be on the top of every list.

Labor and employee costs, if not managed properly, can be the most detrimental center to a restaurants everyday profit. Controlling these costs include daily practices:

-          Constant management of weekly and biweekly labor schedules to match projected sales. Sticking to one fixed schedule could slow your business down dramatically.

-          Having a labor cost budget that correlates to the schedule so that targeted labor hours match labor cost for each day.

-          Making sure managers oversee employees check-in and check-out duties/ times by avidly sticking to a “shift roster” that will prohibit extra unneeded overtime costs.

-          Cross-training employees so they can handle multiple tasks.

-          Contingency plan for when business is slower than usual; part of this is knowing which employees do not mind having hours cut or leaving early.

Running a restaurant is no easy task and managing everything listed above along with every other operation can be daunting. Pinnacle Solutions has designed an easy-to-use labor scheduler that eases the streamline of labor cost operations and ultimately increases profits. Pinnacle manages all of your restaurants accounting needs at point-of-sale, so that such a huge concern for restaurant owners will no longer be on top of their list.

If you are a restaurateur looking for a point of sale system for your quick-serve restaurant, look no further, Pinnacle Hospitality Solutions offers business solutions to integrate your point of sales system, accounting, credit authorization, online ordering, and inventory in a single easy to use interface that makes daily operations a seamless service from start to finish. For more information, contact Pinnacle today.

Historic Downtowner Saloon Uses POSitouch

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The Downtowner Saloon in Fort Lauderdale is a historical landmark in the city. The classic restaurant is located in a 90-year-old building on the New River, and attracts locals, sports fans and tourists alike. This Pinnacle Hospitality Systems South Florida POS customer offers guests delicious steak, seafood and American dishes in a laid-back atmosphere on the water.

Just a few miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach, the Downtowner Saloon invites customers to take in the sea breeze while dining al fresco on the patio, or just inside the airy, open dining area. Catch the big game on one of the Downtowner’s multiple flat-screen, high-definition televisions while taking advantage of a variety of daily specials. With the help of Pinnacle’s Fort Lauderdale POS system, the Downtowner serves up slow-roasted prime rib, sizzling sirloin, BBQ ribs, fish and chips, crab legs, seared tuna steak, a variety of delicious sandwiches and much more. POSitouch’s South Florida POS system makes changing daily specials in the computer a breeze. Come on Monday for a full rack of ribs for just $10.99, or stop by for the Downtowner’s other nightly specials:

  • Tuesday – Tacos & Trivia night.
  • Wednesday – 4-8 happy hour; ½ priced drinks; 2-4-1 appetizer menu.
  • Thursday – Surf & Turf special.
  • Friday – Steak night (from $10.99) & wine special.
  • Saturday – Rib day (all day)
  • Sunday – $12.99 Sunday brunch buffet from 11-2 p.m.; Sunday night – Mountain of crab special, 2 lbs. for $29.99

Also, don’t forget that every Saturday is live blues night! If you own a hospitality business in the Sunshine State and are looking for a South Florida POS, contact Pinnacle Hospitality Systems today. Whether you need a Fort Lauderdale POS system, or a quality point of sale system for any city in Florida or Alabama, Pinnacle has the knowledge and expertise to find the ideal solution for your business.

New York-Style Deli in Miami Beach Re-Opens with POSitouch

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With roots as a coffee shop that roasted its own coffee beans and sold high-end pastries, Roasters’ n Toasters in Miami Beach has morphed into a New York-style Deli. Roasters is big on bagels, having risen to Florida fame by developing and patenting the World Famous Bagel Ball in 1985. Their new restaurant “has all the bells and whistles of a new, more user-friendly facility.”

This popular deli serves everything from “Oh-So-Good Salads” and hearty soups to breakfast and homemade desserts. If you’re looking for something light and delicious, try the Cranberry Spinach Salad, with roast beef, turkey, cheeses, tomatoes, olives, egg and red onions over chilled greens. For something more substantial, order something from the grill, like The Melissa Melt, a ½-pound burger topped with melted Swiss, grilled onions and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Roasters also offers a wide selection of delicious sandwiches, and specialty sandwiches like the Corned Beef & Pastrami Combo Reuben or any of the Hot Open-Faced sandwiches. Roasters also serves up tasty wraps, smoked fish platters, fresh fruit smoothies, a variety of breakfast dished and plenty of healthy fare. End your meal with a homemade dessert, like Three Layer Carrot Cake, Napoleon, Rugelach and more.

Roasters’ n Toasters suffered the tragedy of a major fire in their restaurant in 2005. They re-opened in August, and have been running smoothly with Pinnacle Hospitality Systems’ POSitouch point of sale system ever since. If you are considering purchasing a POS system in Miami, contact Pinnacle today by calling 1-800-771-7100 today.

Hollywood Delicatessen Continues Great Service with POSitouch

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“Try Giorgio’s Bistro and you will never cook again,” boasts the waterfront delicatessen’s website. Relax, unwind and treat yourself to delicious coffee, breakfast, a midday snack, fresh fruit and/or cheese with freshly baked bread and more. Whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner, Giorgio’s has something for everyone.

Take a break from the kitchen and step into Giorgio’s, with a wide variety of prepared pastas, veggies, poultry, fish and meats that will have your mouth watering, your kitchen spotless and your wallet heavy. A 30-year veteran restaurateur, Peter Tsialiamanis opened Giorgio’s Bistro in Hollywood, Florida in 1999. The nearby Giorgio’s Grill and Taverna Opa are also owned by Tsialiamanis, making for a cozy village environment. At Giorgio’s Bistro, you can choose from:

  • Freshly baked breads
  • Salads
  • Oven-baked pizzas
  • Delicious pastas
  • Fresh fish and meats
  • A broad selection of high-quality wines
  • A variety of coffees

In addition to these, Giorgio’s serves up some indulgent entrees, like Roasted Sirloin Kefte, Moussaka, Lamb Shank, Stuffed Peppers and more. Save room for dessert, like Tiramisu, Baklava, Galaktobouriko and a selection of decadent cheesecakes.

Fans of Giorgio’s Bistro sing the deli’s praises on popular restaurant review sites like Yelp and Urbanspoon. “Great food I suggest trying everything =p and service is an A+!” exclaimed Yelper from New York. Pinnacle Hospitality Systems is proud to have provided the point of sale system to help Giorgio’s continue to offer such amazing customer service. POSitouch helps staff manage the busy deli with ease. If you’re interested in a POS system in Fort Lauderdale or any of the surrounding areas, contact Pinnacle today at 1.800.771.7100.

Asian Fusion Restaurant Gets Some Help from POSitouch

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Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi has been serving the Lakeland, Florida area since 2003. This Asian fusion restaurant offers the finest Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine at economical prices. From fresh sushi to delicious bento boxes, Gosh! serves up some of the best Asian food in the area.

Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi has an extensive menu with a wide selection of authentic, healthy Asian food. Enjoy your specialty roll with a glass of fine wine, a beer or sake. Classic Asian appetizers include edamame, dim sum, spring rolls, beef tataki, a variety of tempura and more. Come to Gosh! for a big tasty bowl of Pho? Choose from beef, shrimp, chicken or combo. Unique sushi rolls include the Screaming G! Roll, with cream cheese, smelt roe, avocado, asparagus, scallions and imitation crab wrapped in salmon and seaweed with Japanese mayo; the Kanpai! Roll with shrimp tempura, imitation crab delight and asparagus, topped with salmon, avocado, scallions and smelt roe and more. Lunch specials are offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and include one-of-a-kind creations like the Bún Combo, with grilled chicken, beef, pork or shrimp with an egg roll, served with rice vermicelli and vegetables and topped with half a California roll and a house salad with ginger dressing.

Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi is one of the area’s best kept secrets. For the latest information, add the Gosh! Downtown Bistro as a friend on Facebook. Pinnacle Hospitality Systems provided Gosh!’s point of sale system with POSitouch. If you are interested in purchasing a POS system in Orlando or Lakeland, contact Pinnacle today.

New Asian Concept Restaurant in Miami Uses Pinnacle’s POS System

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Gigi, “the newest urban dining experience in Miami,” offers innovative dishes that are as inventive as they are comforting. This unique concept restaurant is brought to you by the co-creator of popular local eateries like the Townhouse Hotel, Bond Street Sushi Lounge, Bardot, Buck 15, Sra Martinez, and Miss Yip Chinese café.

Nestled in the Wynwood area of Midtown, “gigi offers affordable, Asian-inspired, unpretentious food.” Stop by for brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks, dessert or take-out. The brunch menu features eclectic creations, like wok eggs and hashbrowns, bacon and egg udon, noodle and rice bowls and more. Lunch is served from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and offers a limited late breakfast for those who might have woken up late from a long evening of indulging in Miami’s world-famous nightlife scene. Come for dinner and choose from the “basics,” like a BLT with pork belly, BBQ ribs and more. Or, try a delicious smoked pork bun or beef brisket po’boy. Gigi also features raw entrees, like snapper and scallops. Snack on cornbread, grilled broccolini, chicken drumsticks and more, or try a noodle or rice bowl. Save room for one of gigi’s amazing desserts, like the warm apple crumble a la mode, bread pudding, or try something from “the cookie jar,” like peanut butter, white chocolate macadamia or a blondie.

Gigi is open until 3 a.m. on weekdays for your convenience, and is open until 5 a.m. on weekends. With long hours, gigi receives a lot of foot traffic. Pinnacle Hospitality Systems supplied the point of sale system for gigi. With POSitouch, employees maintain an effective and efficient management process. If you are interested in purchasing a POS system in Miami, contact Pinnacle today.