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Case Study: Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine Drives Revenue Growth with Advanced Self-Order Kiosk Technology

Client: Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine Industry: Fast Casual Dining Locations: 11 Point of Sale: Toast Key Stakeholder: George J. Cestero, COO & IT/Digital Marketing Director...

6 QSR Trends That Are Changing the Restaurant Industry

Today, QSR establishments continue to see ongoing changes in response to social and technological developments. We’ve compiled six of the...

Maximizing Efficiency During Restaurant Slow Periods: A Digital Approach

This blog post explores how to navigate these slow periods effectively, focusing on digital investments and smart strategies to enhance...

How to Open a Pizza Place: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips

If you’re considering starting a pizza place, follow this comprehensive guide to ensure your success.

Top Marketing Ideas for Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)

QSRs need to leverage creative approaches to boost brand visibility and drive sales. Here are some top marketing ideas...

The True Costs of Online Ordering: DIY vs. Third-Party Platforms

As online ordering continues to reshape the restaurant industry, businesses face a crucial decision: build an in-house ordering system or...

Ultimate ADA Checklist for Quick Service Restaurants

With approximately 61 million people in the United States having some form of disability, adhering to ADA guidelines creates an...

What the New SB 478 Means for Your Restaurant

Here’s what you need to know and how you can ensure compliance with the new requirements.

Enhancing Dining Experience: The Evolution of Ordering Kiosks in Sit-Down Restaurants

In the dynamic landscape of the restaurant industry, innovation continually reshapes the way we dine. One such innovation, increasingly making...

Pros and Cons of Working with a Single Restaurant Tech Vendor

Among the plethora of insights from the event, one recurring theme caught our attention: the debate between working with a...

Harnessing the Power of Data: How Restaurants Can Leverage Technology for Business Insights

In this article, we'll explore the role of data analytics in modern restaurant operations and highlight how restaurants can leverage...

12 Ways to Increase your Online Orders in your QSR

Optimizing online orders for a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) can significantly boost revenue and customer satisfaction.

How to create online ordering for your restaurant

This article will guide you through the process of creating an online ordering system for your restaurant.

8 Ways to Get Your QSR Through an Economic Downturn

Strategic planning and adaptability can help mitigate the impact and even position your restaurant for success during tough times.

Boosting Restaurant Efficiency: The Impact of Kiosks on Operational Costs

In this post, we'll explore how the implementation of kiosk systems can significantly impact operational costs, ultimately leading to improved...

Maximizing Revenue with Online Ordering: Strategies for Success

In today's digital era, Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs) are increasingly turning to online ordering systems to drive revenue and meet the...

Revamping Your Digital Presence: Building a User-Friendly Website for Your QSR

Let's explore the importance of having a website for your QSR and provide tips for building a website that enhances...

Choosing the Right Technology Solutions for Your QSR

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, embracing technology has become essential for staying competitive and...

Stabilizing QSR Staffing with Rising Minimum Wage

In this blog post, we'll explore how self-service kiosks can complement human staff, providing stability and efficiency without replacing the...

Calculating Payback Periods of Technology Investments in Your QSR

In the fast-paced world of Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs), strategic investments can pave the way for enhanced efficiency and profitability.

Boosting Revenue: 6 Strategies to Increase Average Order Value

In this blog post, we'll explore four strategies that QSRs can implement to enhance average order values and drive higher...

Run the Numbers Part 2: What would a 15-20% Increase in Average Order Value do to Annual Revenue?

Let's take a deeper dive into how these kiosks can enhance your QSR's performance by increasing the average order value.

Impact of Increasing Order Volume 10-20%

In this blog post, we'll explore how implementing self-service kiosks can significantly boost order volume, driving growth and profitability for...

5 Compelling Reasons Your QSR Needs Self-Service Kiosks in 2024

Here are five compelling reasons why your QSR needs to embrace self-service kiosks in 2024:

Enhancing Customer Feedback and Satisfaction: The Impact of Self-Service Kiosks in QSRs

In the fast-paced world of Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs), customer satisfaction reigns supreme.

Embracing the Future: Why Hesitating to Automate Your QSR is Holding You Back

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the quick-service restaurant industry, the push towards automation is more than just a trend;...

Maximizing QSR Profits: The ROI of Self-Ordering Kiosks

Let's dive into the compelling ROI of self-ordering kiosks and why they're becoming indispensable for QSRs aiming for growth and...

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Boba Shop?

In this article, we’ll cover the initial costs of opening a boba shop, ongoing operation costs, as well as the...

Boosting Your Restaurant’s Online Reputation: More Than Just 5-Star Reviews

Let's dive into how self-ordering kiosks and other strategies can elevate that experience, lead to rave reviews on Google and...

7 Restaurant SEO Tips to Boost Online Visibility

The term SEO may sound technical, but in reality, it’s fairly simple. As long as you spend time and read...

9 Kiosk Terminal Features Your Customers Crave

In this blog, we'll take a look at the kiosk POS terminal features that your customers crave.

4 Restaurant Automation Tools to Streamline Your Operations

Whether you run a small café or a large chain, the right tools can help you streamline operations, reduce costs,...

Should my Restaurant Have a Loyalty Program?

In this comprehensive guide to loyalty programs for restaurants, we will walk you through these questions and more.

6 Restaurant Super Bowl Promotion Ideas for the Big Game

The Super Bowl isn’t just a simple football game, but also a great opportunity for restaurateurs to make the most...

How to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2023

In this blog, we cover 5 ways you can prepare your restaurant for any economic downturns that might occur in...

Why Every Restaurant Needs a Mobile App

Mobile apps are one tech option that restaurant owners should take advantage of.

10 Christmas Marketing Ideas for Restaurants

With the holidays right around the corner, are you ready for the holiday rush? As one of the biggest holidays...

8 Most Profitable Restaurant Types To Open

While there are many factors to take into account when choosing the right type of restaurant business— here are the...

Top Food Service Trends of 2022

Here are the top 5 food service trends that will dominate the food industry as we move into 2023.

6 Ways Kiosks Help Restaurants During a Recession

Six powerful ways that INFI's innovative restaurant kiosks can help small businesses and large chains alike better navigate today's economic...

4 Reasons Food Prices Are Going Up (+Tips To Manage)

In light of these higher costs and price increases, it is now more important than ever for restaurant owners to...

4 Ways You Can Increase Your Restaurant Food Delivery Sales

If you are a restaurant owner, tapping into the growing demand for food delivery is vital to your success. This...

How To Calculate Your Restaurant Payroll Percentage

Let's explore what restaurant payroll percentage is, how to calculate it, why it's an important metric to track, and how...

Restaurant Management: 10 Tips for Success

With the right plan, you can operate a restaurant that will generate income and a loyal following. The tips in...

What Is the Average Restaurant Profit Margin?

In this article, we’ll cover what “good” profit margins are in the restaurant industry. We’ll also provide some actionable tips...

How To Open a Successful Café: A Step By Step Guide

Opening a café could be a smart small business move. But to do this well, you need to take the...

What is a QSR Experience? & How Can You Improve It

We’ve compiled some information that can help restaurateurs understand the QSR experience better, along with some actions they can take...

Restaurant Technology: 6 Ways To Optimize Your Restaurant for the Future

In this article, we’ll cover six ways you can utilize technology in your restaurant to help secure your business’s future...

Which Type of Restaurant Should You Open? 12 Popular Options

Selecting a concept for your restaurant needs to be one of the first decisions you make, as many of the...

How Much Are Restaurants Taxed?

In this article, we’ll discuss the types of taxes that restaurants have to pay, specific restaurant taxes in certain states...

Self-Service Ordering: The Future of Restaurant Tech

In this article, we’ll explore why self-serve kiosk software is the future of restaurant management and how you can...

Restaurant (8 Steps + Best Practices)

We’ll cover the steps you need to take to open your sushi restaurant and some best practices to help set...

Blogs for Restaurant Owners and Managers

To help make the process of finding information a bit easier, we’ve put together a list of some of the...

Menu Engineering: How Inspired Menu Design Encourages Profitable Orders

By understanding the principles of psychology and their impact on how customers choose what to order when reading a menu,...

How Much Do Restaurant POS Systems Cost? (+ Tips for Generating ROI on Your POS Purchase)

Below, we’ll take a closer look at what today’s restaurant POS systems offer, how much they might cost, and how...

5 Engaging Ways To Use Digital Signs in Your Restaurant

A digital sign is a great tool to engage customers and promote menu items. With the right strategies, you can...

QSR Kiosks: The Future of Ordering

QSR kiosks are the future of ordering, and they bring several benefits to the restaurant world. Here’s what you need...

Pros & Cons of Fast Food Kiosks

While fast food kiosks can offer many benefits, there are a few disadvantages. In this article, we’ll break down some...

Best Kiosk Systems for Bakeries

With the help of technology, foodservice businesses are booming higher than ever. Especially new bakery owners, who are facing issues...

Best Kiosk POS Systems for Coffee Shops

Even in a business as traditional and timeless as a coffee shop, there are innovations that come along and change...

Top 4 POS Systems for Restaurants

Want your restaurant to be set up in the path of success? You can try out any of the POS...

Importance of Digitalization for the Restaurant Industry

INFI's recent success continues to be noticed by the startup community all around the country as the Congruity Group reached...

Find Your Market First – Startup Essentials

Video interview with Lucas Liu of INFI on startup essentials.

VIDEO: Digital Marketing for Restaurants – Food Influencers 101

INFI Webinar: Digital Marketing for Restaurants - Food Influencers 101

How to start a franchise – 7 tips

Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure to pay attention to the following. Along with your due diligence,...

Checklist for Starting Your Restaurant

Thinking of starting a restaurant? While an exciting idea, don’t forget to have all your ducks in a row. Infi’s...

7 Tech Must Haves for Restaurants (In a COVID 19 World)

2020 was meant to be a year of change and innovation regardless of if a pandemic hit. Nonetheless however, a...

5 Advantages of Having a Square POS System in Your Restaurant

Oftentimes the first step to starting a business is the simplest, yet also the most important. In the business, the...

What can food influencers do for my restaurant?

This week we were fortunate enough to catch up with Alex Jewell, the social media influencer behind the Instagram page...

How to Get Your Restaurant on the First Page of Google Search

In the old days, hungry citizens would turn to magazines for their dining inspirations. Then the internet provided us with...

6 Benefits of Self-Ordering Restaurant Kiosks

Staffing costs The US federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, of course some states have significantly higher minimum wages, however...

Leveraging Social Media for Your QSR: A Guide to Community Engagement and Holiday Preparedness

Driving foot traffic is as crucial to the success of a QSR as maintaining the quality of your menu.

How To Open a Boba Tea Shop: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips

Boba tea (also known as bubble tea) has been popular across Asia for decades, but the chilled milk tea with...

6 Reasons Why Every Restaurant Needs a Mobile App

Whether you have one restaurant, a handful of locations, or dozens of successful national chains, you still have stiff competition...

Restaurant Automation 101: Pros & Cons of Automation + Ways To Automate

Automation is happening in nearly every industry worldwide, and the pandemic displayed its vital significance even more.

Point of Sale (POS) Purchases: Here’s What You Should Know

When a customer makes a purchase using their credit card, debit card, cash, or check, that point in the purchase...

A Brief Overview of Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage

Every restaurant owner knows that one of the biggest costs of running a restaurant is labor cost.

9 Ways To Conquer the Restaurant Worker Shortage

A national labor shortage impacting the service industry is still in full force. Restaurants of all sizes are having trouble...

How To Manage a Restaurant With Online Ordering

Online ordering is the wave of the future for the modern restaurant. With online ordering, you can turn your restaurant...

How To Set Up an Online Ordering System

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering food online has become the main choice of many consumers.

POS or KDS: Which One Is Right for Your Business?

New restaurants need many things to open their doors for the first time, and a way to take orders and...

Are Restaurant Kiosk Costs Worth the Investment? 2 Ways To Decide

Since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, inflation has been at an all-time high and companies across all industries are...

Benefits of Self Ordering Kiosks: 6 Reasons To Invest

For the modern restaurant, the front-end ordering experience is the most important point of customer satisfaction. If customers feel their...

Why Every QSR Should Have a Self-Ordering Kiosk

Self-ordering kiosks are becoming the new normal in many quick-service restaurants (QSR). Though the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the benefits of...