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In 1994, a customer placed an online order for a pizza from Pizza Hut, marking the first ever online order recorded in the United States. And while online ordering methods have diversified and become more widely available since, the general premise remains the same. Consumers wanted—and today crave—a convenient way...

Digital Consumer Journey White Paper Hi Did you know 81% of Americans own a mobile phone? With technology constantly in their pockets and at their fingertips, it’s no wonder the divide between physical and digital experience is quickly shrinking, even for restaurants. This white paper outlines how restaurant operators can...

This guide details essential features to look for when selecting your restaurant POS. Whether you are a small business or a full-scale enterprise, a cloud-based iPad POS system offers the functionality, features, and scalability you'll need to grow your operations and delight your customers. 

As the expectations of a POS have changed, restaurants and retailers are in the process of migrating from legacy systems to modern, cloud- based solutions. Cloud technology is better suited to business management in a rapidly changing marketplace. This paper outlines why restaurant owners and retailers should consider making the switch to a cloud-based POS.

A point of sale handles everything from sales transactions to business insights. Use this guide to determine the best platform for your business.

From ordering the right amount of inventory to understanding who your loyal customers are, learn how you can use POS reporting features to better understand your business. Take a look at Revel’s Intro to Reporting and Analytics.

Curious what steps can your shop take to stay competitive and stand out? It’s a question many independent coffee shops think about. Check out the tips we compiled to help you run a successful coffee shop.

From subtle nuances to obvious differences, each generation has its own buying habits that set them apart from one another. From targeted marketing to choosing your offerings and services, it’s important to recognize and cater to the needs of the generation(s) of your customer base.

Leveraging the technology that is now engrained in consumers lives has the ability to simplify, streamline, and even add a little wow to the customer experience. Take a look at five technologies driving enhanced diner experiences.

Data is becoming an increasingly central aspect of the decision making process. Providing quantitative reasoning, data empowers businesses to make smarter decisions.

What does it take to be successful in the Quick Service industry? While that’s a hard question to answer in a sentence or two, we took a look at thriving Revel Clients and pulled out common practices that are helping restaurants stand-out and succeed.

The global specialty bakery market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate
of close to 5% between 2018-2022, according to a market research study by Technavio. Whether a longstanding staple in your community or an up and coming bake shop, if you are looking to draw in more customers, improve operational efficiencies, and see growth, take a look at Revel’s Guide to Enhancing Your Bakery.

It’s no secret that breweries have gained popularity over the last few years in small towns and big cities alike! In fact, today there are 5,300 breweries in the U.S.—more than the historic high of 4,131 breweries in 1873, according to the Brewers Association.

Congratulations; you’re attending an industry conference! Whether this is your first conference or fiftieth, and whether it’s a local show in your hometown or a national conference across the country, there are a number of strategies and techniques to make sure you make the most out of the money and time you’re spending on attendance.

One: Evaluate What’s Working and the Areas for Improvement While pizzerias are understandably driven out of a passion for the pies, it is important to analyze your business to get a full picture of the areas your business excels and those with room for improvement. Additionally, taking a look at your...

Did you know millennials are now the largest group within the workforce? With that comes a huge spending power! And with that spending power has come a culture and lifestyle that includes dining out.

Whether you’re looking to clear out some slow-moving inventory, overcome a seasonal downturn in foot traffic, or have the biggest revenue Thursday on record, discounts and/or promotions can help drive the business metrics you care about most.  

Customer service is an integral part of running a successful restaurant. Both a necessity and a challenge, the key to retaining customers lies in customer service. Because, as good as your food is, dining experience and subsequent interactions play a big role in turning your customers into loyal patrons. Learn...

Nearly half of small businesses don’t track inventory management, if you have Revel, your business has effective Inventory Management software included. These tools enable your business to improve visibility of your inventory, understand trends and item popularity, better forecast the right time to reorder stock and ingredients.

Your customers are the lifeblood of your business. And to stay competitive in the market, it is important to build customer relationships that increase customer loyalty and drive business.

Credit card processing is undoubtedly one of the most confusing parts of owning a business. Choosing your credit card processor is a decision that has big implications on your business, so it is important to be well versed in credit card processing.

Offering Gift Cards for your business turns your loyal customers into brand ambassadors and introduces your brand to new customers.

So you’ve perfected your menu, chosen the best ingredients and are confident that customers are going to love what you have to offer them.  What’s next?

Hacking is a fact of life. Some hack for fame, others for profit. In 2013 a group of hackers created and sold tends of thousand of dollars in gift cards after hacking Subway’s point of sale. The 2013 "Holiday Hackers" have stolen data from 110 million innocent consumers and counting, damaging the reputation and bottom line of major retailers such as Target and Neiman Marcus, as well as credit card providers like JPMorgan.

So you’ve perfected your menu, chosen the best ingredients and are confident that customers are going to love what you have to offer them.  What’s next?

Adding a Self-Service Kiosk in your establishment provides your customers the flexibility to place orders and purchase items on their terms.

The goal of this white paper is to understand the differences in long term expenses between Revel Systems Point of Sale (POS) and legacy Point of Sale. If only a few decades ago, the point of sale was simply a cash register for many businesses around the world, it has...

Considering a new Point of Sale (POS) system? Did you know an iPad POS system can do much more for your business than just processing customer payments? Revel’s iPad POS can do everything from inventory management to real-time reporting. Switching to an iPad POS System will ease management and increase sales. A point of sale system is the heart of your business and this guide highlights ten reasons why an iPad POS is the best investment to put more money in your pocket. Download the white paper to learn more!

Revel makes it easy for you to get online and offer the option for your hungry customers to place online orders for your establishment. Once you have online ordering, do you know to maximize your investment and ensure your customers are using your new tool?