According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2013 Restaurant Industry Forecast, the quick-service industry is expected to grow by 4.9 percent in 2013, bringing in an estimated $188.1 billion in 2013. To support this massive industry, restaurants will employ 13.1 million individuals in 2013, which equates to 10 percent of the national workforce. This employment growth …
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Mobility Tops Retail Trends and Influences Tech Spending in 2013
Integrated Solutions for Retailers recently published its 2013 Tech Spending report, an annual survey of nearly 200 retail professionals that examines the top technologies in which retailers will invest in 2013. The results indicate that for the first time since the report’s inception in 2009, mobility is the undisputed influencer shaping retail technology and solution …
Address Growing POS Security Issues with Integrated Solutions
Point-of-sale (POS) systems have long been fixtures of the quick service food industry, playing a central role in helping employees serve customers quickly and efficiently. Today, managers must also be prepared to address issues relating to POS security. As POS systems are the centerpiece of funds that flow in and out of QSRs, both internal …
IP Strategies That Boost ROI in Retail
Technological advancements in IP cameras as well as subsequent price reductions have led retailers to begin deploying IP solutions more readily. While retailers conventionally use IP systems for loss prevention purposes, IP technology can also be used for a host of applications in retail and, when leveraged properly, can guarantee retailers a strong return on …
Optimizing Drive-Thru Performance: The Durability Factor
As we continue to break down the components of the drive-thru ecosystem, we now want to explore the importance of headset durability. Headset performance is critical to the overall flow and efficiency of the drive-thru. A headset failure has the potential to interrupt team workflow and, as a result, negatively impact the bottom line. Functionality …
