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Will Surge Pricing Sour Customer Loyalty and Negatively Affect Restaurants’ Business?

Will surge pricing hurt the restaurant business? Our national study suggests restaurant owners may want to think twice before implementing this strategy into their business plan.

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New Survey: Customers Are Turning Away from Restaurants Facing Labor Challenges

Source: Canva The restaurant industry in the United States is still down 750,000 jobs compared to pre-pandemic levels, stressing out restaurant operators everywhere. But what effect does that have on your customers? Do they notice? Has their patience run thin after three years of labor shortages? We surveyed 1,000 Americans who dine out at least […]
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The State of Food Delivery Software in 2023 (Plus 5 Recommendations)

You don’t want to pay 30% to UberEats for the rest of your restaurant’s life. Here’s why you need to switch to first-party food delivery software—plus the best options on the market in 2022.
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The Wall Street Journal Predicts A Bright Future For AI-Powered Phone Orders

Authored by: Matthew Dieden (Product Marketing Director) Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash It won’t be long until your restaurant’s are answered by AI-powered phone orders. They’ll know your brand, your menu, and never forget to upsell. This near future was recently covered by The Wall Street Journal, who wrote about how phone AI […]
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Women in The Restaurant Industry — Past And Present

Authored by: Jessica Gonzalez, Digital Marketing Manager It’s Women’s History Month!   While we’re happy to celebrate talented chefs, restaurateurs, and restaurant employees all year long, this month has been a great time to take a step back and recognize the incredible strides women have made to push the boundaries and build a more diverse, equitable […]
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Featured In The Deal: HungerRush And The Great Restaurant Tech Catchup

Authored by: Michelle Doss (Director of Corporate Marketing) Source: Unsplash HungerRush had ringside seats to the restaurant tech revolution. COVID-19 hastened the ongoing spike in demand for restaurant tech, which led to a flurry of mergers and acquisitions as big companies sought to invest. By then, HungerRush was an established player in the industry, with […]
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The Next Big Thing: A Practical Guide To 2022 Restaurant Industry Trends

Authored by: Dean Thompson (Chief Growth Officer) Calling 2021 a wild ride for the restaurant industry might be the understatement of the year. Who could have predicted the rise of curbside pickup and ghost kitchens? At HungerRush we’ve kept our ears to the ground and, well, 2022 isn’t shaping up to be any less wacky. […]
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A Year in Review of The Restaurant Industry and a Look Into 2021

2020 was a year unlike any other for restaurant owners. What began as a short shutdown turned into nine months (and counting) of navigating a global pandemic. Here’s a look back at one of the most pivotal years for the food industry as a whole, and a glimpse of what we can expect as we […]
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2020 Restaurant Industry Trends: What Owners or Managers Need to Know

The coming year looks to be another healthy one for the restaurant industry. People are spending more and more at restaurants, although not all of it is dining in. There’s a huge uptick in carry out and delivery that has the industry pulling ahead of the growth rate of grocery store spending1. Consumers are living […]
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Boardwalk Ups Its Game with Flexible POS

Much-needed upgrades to accommodate evolving PCI requirements, a desire for greater stability and an ongoing requirement to support a multi-site configuration — something that had been dropped by their previous vendor — prompted the team at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (www.beachboardwalk.com) to seek out a more robust solution.   “We were running 34 terminals and our […]