Press Releases
OpenTable Deepens Integrations with Point-of-Sale Systems
OpenTable partners with Upserve to connect dining habits, preferences and reservations to elevate hospitality.
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Understanding Restaurant Cost of Goods Sold
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Operations
Restaurant Business Expansion: How to Successfully Open Your Second (or 22nd) Location
From the first thought about opening a new restaurant to opening day we have everything you need to successfully operate a multi-location restaurant.
News
3 Ways an Enhanced Reservation Integration Can Streamline Your Restaurant Operations
With guest profiles right at the point of sale, a comprehensive reservation integration with OpenTable can take your guest experience to new heights.
News
POS Data Breaches: A Comprehensive List of Compromised Restaurants
We compiled a list of the latest POS data breaches to help restaurants and their consumers stay protected against past and current threats.
Marketing
11 Unique Coffee Shop Decor Ideas
Whether you’re daydreaming about the future or you’re invested in a space and eager to open up, these coffee shop decor ideas are the place to start.
Insights
The Average Restaurant Profit Margins and How to Increase Yours
While the average restaurant profit margin is slim compared to other types of businesses, there are actions you can take to keep costs low and profits high.
Episode #3: Opening a Restaurant Part 3 with Meghann Ward of Tapestry
For the last installment of this series, we talked with one half of the leadership team…
Episode #2: Opening a Restaurant Part 2 – Bella Luna and The Milky Way
Ever wonder where all the cash comes from to open a restaurant? Carol Downs and Megan…
Restaurant Voices
Matt’s Story: How One Local Brewery Gives Back to Its Community
Before Matt Greer opened Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna, VA, he had many non-restaurant related jobs including building technology apps. After realizing his hometown was a beer desert, he knew he needed to do something about it.
Restaurant Voices
Evan’s Story: A Restaurateur’s Mission to Support His Local Community
Evan Matz moved his family to Virginia to be a part of a wonderful community, where he brought craft beer and food with the opening of his Crafthouse locations.
Features
Staff
How to Use Benefits to Retain Top Employees at Your Restaurant
Health insurance and paid time off may not be standard offerings in the hospitality industry, but many say its the key to creating the best staff.
Point of Sale
Open-Source Restaurant POS: Decoding the Hidden Costs
Open-source software tools seem like a cheap and efficient option for growing restaurants, but here’s why they can actually be costly.
Staff
Three Ways On-Demand Services Can Help Your Restaurant Thrive
From menu design to accounting and social media marketing, we take a look at how on-demand services open doors of opportunities for the restaurant industry.
Voices from the Restaurant
How I make my Restaurant More Sustainable
Building a culinary arts program in Rwanda provided a firsthand look at the people living farm-to-table, because they have no other choice.
From Reluctant Bartender to GM of his Family’s Restaurant
Karan didn’t plan to be in the restaurant industry. But when your family opens a new Indian-fusion restaurant in Queens, NY, family always comes first.
How I Give Back After The Hurricane
A Boston chef says he owes his life to hospitality professionals after Hurricane Irma tore through his resort and it changed his outlook on work and life.
Why Traditional Art Failed Me, And How I Launched A Career In Patisserie
Erin Steidley has baked over 4,000 desserts, and never tasted a single one. In Upserve's Restaurant Voices, she explains how this is possible.
I Was Diagnosed with PTSD. Here’s How I Cope in the Restaurant Industry.
Restaurant consultant Jon Hochstat shares his story of coping with stress, bullying and a PTSD diagnosis while working in the restaurant industry.
Press Play
Veterans-Turned-Restaurateurs Share Stories of Service
In this industry, we tend to think of service in terms of breakfast, lunch and dinner. In honor of Veterans Day, however, we thought we’d take a moment to speak with some members of the restaurant community who have experienced real service—in the military that is. We tapped some chefs who have gone on to have successful careers as restaurant owners and chefs after their tours of duty were finished, and got their takes on why it’s important to support veteran-owned establishments.
Spend More Time With Your Guests, Not Training on Your POS
There’s no advantage to buying an overly complicated restaurant pos. Being able to quickly train your staff on new hardware is crucial to running an efficient operation.
Matt’s Story: How One Local Brewery Gives Back to Its Community
Before Matt Greer opened Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna, VA, he had many non-restaurant industry related jobs including building apps. After realizing that there was a beer desert in his hometown, he decided to do something about it and start his own brewery and restaurant.