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The payment innovations that will rebuild the QSR industry
8 Apr 21
It is no exaggeration to say that the years 2020 and 2021 were a bad time for the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry.\ Social...
A Dose of Reality: the Challenges of Managing a Partially Vaccinated Workforce
30 Mar 21
Written by Daniel Parker, Associate at Winckworth Sherwood.
2021: An outlook for employers
17 Dec 20
Aleksandra Traczyk, Solicitor at Winckworth Sherwood offers insights how on business can prepare for the year ahead.
Five tips to help QSRs embrace digital ordering during the COVID-19 crisis
14 Apr 20
Flipdish CEO Conor McCarthy explains why QSRs should not be daunted by the prospect of turning themselves into digital takeaways during the...
Coronavirus Act 2020: implications for landlords and tenants
31 Mar 20
(Editor's Note: The commentary is written by Trethowans associate Linden Talbot.
Hospitality tips for managing current trade and preparing to bounce back in the future
25 Mar 20
Access Hospitality's Katy Hamilton offers practical advice on managing current trade and using time and technology to plan for an uncertain...
Coronavirus: It's time for operators facing crisis to have the conversation with landlords, HMRC & employees
14 Mar 20
Gannons Solicitors founder Catherine Cannon advises operators what they need to do.
Milking it: Plant-based milks enter the mainstream
5 Mar 20
Lincoln and York marketing manager Chris Tough discusses why plant-based milks are no longer just an option for retailers.
QSRs can win big in the tech revolution
2 Mar 20
Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué details how the sector can take advantage of the latest advances in technology...
The psychology of QSR menus: engineering
17 Dec 19
Revenue Management Solutions VP Dora Furman presents the latest thinking on categorisation strategy and targeting for optimal profitability.
Preventing losses in the quick service sector through fraud and staff error
25 Nov 19
Venners consultancy director Malcolm Muir explains how a few simple tweaks to procedures can have a significant impact on an operator’s...
Swallowing the cost of Brexit: top tips to stop food prices eating the profits
22 Oct 19
Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué offers his advice on making menus profitable without losing business...
Five tricks to improve your marketing strategy for Halloween
22 Oct 19
VB Hospitality marketing manager Amy Spooner offers advice for drawing in the horror-loving crowd.
How to secure investment at a difficult time in hospitality
5 Jul 19
Gannons Solicitors founder Catherine Gannon offers her five top tips.
What impact will changes to IR35 have on the restaurant industry?
3 Jun 19
John Deane of Gannons Solicitors offers his advice on what operators can do to manage the changes that will affect the industry from April 2020....
Solving the perils of an unwanted director or shareholder
30 Apr 19
Gannons Solicitors founder Catherine Gannon provides advice in the wake of trouble at the top for various operators across hospitality and retail...
Should restaurants embrace high tech?
19 Mar 19
Technology develops to make things more efficient, and restaurant tech is no different, according to RestoConnection.
Readying your property to maximise trading potential: facilities management checklist essentials
19 Feb 19
Access Hospitality Business Development Manager Max Carruthers offers advice on using technology for facilities maintenance and putting your...
To tech or not to tech
19 Feb 19
Revenue Management Solutions Managing Director Philipp Laqué provides an overview of tech "revolutions" that brands should...
Are kiosks worth it for your restaurant?
29 Jan 19
RestoConnection discusses the benefits and challenges of installing self-service kiosks.
Earning positive restaurant reviews
15 Jan 19
QSR Automations Content Marketing Specialist Dylan Chadwick provides tips on how to guarantee "perfect" guest testimonials.
Looking ahead to the top tech trends for 2019
18 Dec 18
QSR Automations Vice President of Sales Ashley Sheppard looks at the tech-driven convenience options which are set to continue to influence modern...
Feeling your pain: how mobilising loyalty and payment reduces the pressure on hospitality operators
18 Dec 18
LOKE CEO Matthew Khoury makes the case for mobile to maximise returns.
Using technology to combat the most common restaurant complaints this festive season
14 Dec 18
Call Systems Technology managing director Eloise Sheppard offers practical insights on how tech can easily respond to such grievances.
The benefits for operators of becoming environmentally friendly
11 Dec 18
Sarah Munday, head of NPD at Mizkan, discusses how following a more environmentally-friendly approach also benefits the brands that abide by it...
Too much information? Top tips to avoid menu mishaps
27 Nov 18
Revenue Management Solutions Managing Director Philipp Laqué offers his take on getting a menu right for operators.
Trends set to soar this Christmas
12 Nov 18
Mizkan, the brand behind Branston and Sarson’s, advises operators on how they can capitalise on them during the season.
Ringing a bell: top tips in driving customer loyalty
22 Oct 18
With new restaurants opening what seems like every other day and more and more shoppers going online, customer loyalty is becoming increasingly...
Engineering seasonal menus: maximising margins for Christmas
2 Oct 18
Revenue Management Solutions managing director Philipp Laqué discusses how operators can ensure their menus are optimised to make a...
Brexit strategy: planning for success when the UK goes it alone
29 Aug 18
Prestige Purchasing chairman David Read and Revenue Management Solutions CEO John Oakes lists eight questions for operators to answer.
Top tips for operators trying to implement a digital HR culture
14 Aug 18
elementsuite CEO Steve Elcock discusses how operators can effectively impart it.
Fever pitch: spicing up menus to maximise summer trade
3 Jul 18
Written by Mizkan Head of Marketing Lorna Kimberley.
Responding to negative restaurant reviews
19 Jun 18
QSR Automations Content Marketing Specialist Dylan Chadwick offers advice for restaurant operators on how to deal with...
The Candy Crush Effect: four ways learning through gamification can help operators improve team engagement and productivity
6 Jun 18
elementsuite CEO Steve Elcock discusses why it's the future for engaging and developing teams within the hospitality industry.
How technology is triggering international restaurant trends
22 May 18
Nick Hucker, CEO of Preoday, says in the UK: We’re used to turning to the US to see what the latest market trends might be.
How to incorporate vegan menu items into QSRs and fast casual restaurants
15 May 18
Veganism has become one of the fastest growing lifestyle trends in recent years.
How dynamic pricing is changing the UK restaurant scene: Revenue Management Solutions
15 May 18
Written by Dora Furman, vice president, Revenue Management Solutions.
How hospitality operators can dig data for treasure: Access Group
2 May 18
Integration between services is the answer and technology holds the key.
QSR Automations discusses data approach in takeaway and delivery
2 May 18
Its CEO said any operators would benefit from incorporating these options into their business.
Is technology taking our hospitality jobs?
16 Apr 18
Written by Nick Hucker, CEO, Preoday.

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