7 Restaurant Industry Trends for 2024 – Shifts in Business Models and Operational Strategies Explained
The restaurant industry is transitioning from a static and predictable environment to a dynamic and innovative one. Let’s unravel the restaurant industry trends for 2024. What is Going On? For decades, customer expectations, business models, and business strategies in the restaurant industry haven’t changed much. Things were more or less predictable. Today, the restaurant industry […]
Letter from the CEO: Restaurant Industry, Are You Resilient?
We dedicate all our resources to helping restaurants minimise food waste and maximise profits. This goal aligns with our vision that Apicbase as a company wants to contribute to a healthier planet and a healthier industry. That is why we are building the best F&B management platform in the world. We have invested millions in […]
Why Digitisation Is Complicating Decision-Making In Restaurants
Slapping on technology isn’t a magic fix. It isn’t the antidote to the challenges of the restaurant industry. In fact, adding new tech can even complicate things more than it simplifies them. Is this an odd statement coming from a tech CEO? Probably, but before you think I’ve lost my mind, allow me to explain. […]
Digital on the Surface, Dated at the Core: Why Your Restaurant’s Digital Transformation Is Missing the Mark
Digitisation is more than introducing new technology; it requires a digital mindset – a new way of thinking that changes how restaurants operate. Historically, restaurant operators have (often) been resistant to change. Many aspects of this industry have remained unchanged for centuries. This is in stark contrast to just about every other industry. From multinational […]
Secrets of Operational Excellence: How High-performing Restaurant Leaders Optimise Operations [and What They Do Differently]
As restaurants expand to multiple locations, the challenges operators face increase exponentially. They need to maintain consistency, provide excellent customer experience and optimise performance across a growing number of locations. Meanwhile, the market keeps changing at the speed of light. Some business leaders navigate those challenges noticeably better than others. In this article, I explore […]
Technology Strategies For Hotels Are Outdated—The Hospitality Industry Should Embrace A New Scalable Approach
Every article about technology for the hospitality industry seems to start with a similar statement. It goes something like: ‘advanced software rapidly pushes hotels in a revolutionary new direction’, followed by long lists of solutions with headings such as: ‘Best systems for the hospitality industry [implement today!].’ Whether investing in so many different technologies makes […]
How to Choose the Best Kitchen Management Software for Your Multi-Unit Restaurant Business
Kitchen management software comes in all shapes and sizes. It makes choosing the system that is right for you all the more complicated. In this post, we’ll help you narrow down the options. Most successful food businesses are now multi-unit and multi-channel. That means you are collaborating with multiple stakeholders who each have their own […]
Restaurant POS Systems For Multi-Unit Operations | How to Set Up Your Tech Ecosystem for Rapid Growth
Restaurant POS systems have come a long way. Along with the rest of the restaurant operations, the POS is in the midst of digital transformation. Soon the restaurant industry will be 100% data-driven. And the sales data generated by your restaurant ePOS software plays an important role in that transformation. For your tech ecosystem to […]
Digital Transformation in the Hospitality Industry: Use these Change Management Solutions to Create a Digital Corporate Culture Geared Towards Growth
Contrary to what you’ve been led to believe, upending your processes and investing in AI-driven FoH and BoH tech ARE NOT the home stretch of your digital transformation journey. For a lot of F&B operators, these upgrades are the enablers of digital transformation. What’s missing is your driver — a digital company culture. This cultural […]
