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Tipping Trends Uncovered!

Tipping Trends: Changes in Gratitude Since 2018, full-service restaurant tips have hovered around 19.4% to 19.9%, with a notable decline during the start of the pandemic. Tips in quick-service restaurants have decreased slightly, from 16.8% in Q1 2...

Bite-Sized Data: A Snapshot of U.S Lunchtime Trends (Part 1)

In, Out, or Delivered?️ Dine-in transactions accounted for 70% of lunchtime transactions in Q1 2023, a dip from 79% in Q1 2019. 率 Takeout orders have risen from 20% in Q1 2019 to 27% in Q1 2023. Delivery still makes up a small but growing portion of...

Father's Day Festivities: A Guide to Making it Special

Promos and Specials: The Way to a Dad's HeartKick off the celebrations by offering special discounts and promotions to celebrate all Dads, Grandfathers, Father figures, and chosen families. Consider free or reduced-priced items for the guest of hono...

🏆 "The Culinary Oscars,” Toast Customers Reflect on the James Beard Awards

Every year, the James Beard Foundation bestows an esteemed recognition upon the luminaries of the culinary world - the chefs, bartenders, bakers, and restaurateurs who redefine our dining experiences. The 2023 Awards hold a unique significance as th...

Resolved! On the Line

I was reading the new hire onboarding and it talks about subscribing to On the Line, how do I do this or where do I find it? Thank you.Jennetta

✨ The Magic of Dietary Menus ✨

Increasingly, customers with dietary restrictions are requesting separate menus to navigate their choices. It's a valid question: should your restaurant provide a different dietary-friendly menu? 易 Why It Matters: Understanding and accommodating di...

Service charge on only food items

Does anyone else feel that there should be a way to put a service charge on just the food items on the check so it can go to the kitchen? This is happening more and more and needs to be an option I think. I know my restaurant is thinking of switching...

🐕Pups on Patios!🐕

Give a warm welcome to summer with ’Pups on Patios, an opportunity to ramp up your customer dining experience!This is the perfect opportunity to welcome your guests’ beloved canine companions to your outdoor dining area. This ‘paw-some’ move caters ...

Web3/Blockchain Developed Restaurant Tech

Greetings! We're curious if anyone else is exploring Web 3/blockchain developed technology for restaurants. We recently partnered with a team of developers and are working to design tech that can help us address the challenges we're facing indust...

Five Mother's Day Ideas for Your Restaurant

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect opportunity for restaurant owners to attract customers and increase sales. This special day gives families a chance to celebrate the wonderful mothers in their lives, and what better way to...

Introduction

Hi My Name is Ricky, I’m the owner of Ricky Ds Rib Shack located in New Haven CT. I started my bbq businesses almost 10 years ago from a food truck before opening up my storefront June 2016. I transitioned from Square to Toast in October 2020.I’d lik...

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