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Do you really have to choose between digitalization and human contact in the restaurant business? Many restaurant managers are reluctant to take the plunge, for fear of changing the face of their establishment or losing touch with their customers. However, when well thought-out, digitalization can actually reinforce a restaurant's core strengths: efficient service, a warm welcome and the loyalty of regulars. In this article, we take apart 5 preconceived ideas that still hold too many professionals back, with examples and advice on how to integrate digitalization in a way that is useful and aligned with your way of working.

Summertime is a busy time of year in every restaurant sector. But this peak in business also brings its share of problems: staff shortages, long waits, kitchen errors, complicated customer paths, customers who don't stay loyal after their visit... And what you miss in July and August, you can't make up for later. In this article, we take a look at the 5 most frequent problems during the high season (by type of establishment), with concrete solutions to limit losses, relieve your teams and make the most of this decisive period.

Getting ready for the summer season? Our checklist will help you lay the right foundations right away. From recruiting seasonal staff to updating the menu, from digital tools to marketing operations and performance monitoring, we've got it all covered to help you anticipate the unexpected, streamline service and maximize sales. Whether you're running a downtown restaurant, a seaside brasserie or a busy food court, you'll find everything you need to focus on your priorities without wasting time. Read it before the rush starts.

Are digitalization and sustainable development really incompatible in the foodservice sector? In this article, we take a closer look at the preconceived ideas, the real impacts and the concrete benefits of sensible use of digital technology. Energy consumption, equipment, waste, traceability, consumables... We sort out what raises questions and what can, on the contrary, serve a more responsible approach. A must-read if you're looking to make the right choices when it comes to digital tools, without compromising your sustainability objectives. Bonus: useful resources and actionable tips to help you think through your options.

What if digitizing your front-of-house order-taking could become your best asset for streamlining service, saving time and relieving your teams? In this guide, we share with you a clear, operational checklist for structuring your order process, without forgetting anything. Which solutions should you choose? How should roles be organized? What information should flow between tools?
From equipment to the field, via flows and data: everything you need to ensure that digital really does simplify your daily life, right from the very first service.

Vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, allergen-free... these words are everywhere. But are they really legible where your customers need them? When nearly 40 % of consumers follow a specific diet, clearly displaying your commitments shouldn't be an option. It's a concrete way to facilitate decision-making, reassure... and sell better. In this guide, we look at the real issues behind these choices: how to make this information visible (and useful) in the customer journey, avoid false promises and turn your commitments into a real strength for your establishment.

How do really successful restaurants stay the course, even in highly competitive areas? Spoiler: it's not just a question of cooking. Organization, automation, customer knowledge, a fluid experience, a well-planned strategy... In this article, we review the 5 concrete pillars that enable a restaurant to remain successful, day after day. No magic recipes, just simple, tried-and-tested practices applicable to all restaurant formats. Do you want to structure your business, improve efficiency and better manage your growth? You've come to the right place.

83 % of French people have changed their diet in the last two years, for ethical, environmental or health reasons. As a result, personalized meals are becoming a new standard in the foodservice industry. Intolerances, diets, convictions... your customers want to be able to choose. And if you don't offer a minimum of flexibility, you risk losing them. In this article, we'll help you structure a made-to-measure offer without disrupting your kitchen: customer expectations, modular menus, digital tools... everything you need to know to integrate personalization without weighing down your service.

Too many restaurateurs are still navigating with a cash register on one side, a loyalty program on the other, a CRM tool on top, and email software for good measure.
On paper, each tool does its job. But in reality, you spend more time putting the pieces back together than managing your customer relationships: exports, re-entries, marketing actions that are complicated to implement... By grouping everything in a single tool, you simplify your day-to-day work.
Data flows, reminders are triggered automatically, and the customer experience remains seamless, from the first visit to the next.
No more Excel spreadsheets or manual imports: everything is connected, in real time.

Stand-by-stand checkouts, cash registers that don't communicate, printers in a mess... In a food court, the accumulation of equipment can quickly slow down management. In this article, we share with you concrete solutions for pooling equipment, simplifying the customer experience and keeping a clear overview of all stands. Multi-brand ordering, grouped payment, streamlined production: everything you need to lighten your infrastructure without losing efficiency. Whether you're planning to open a new store or are in the midst of a major reorganization, you'll save time, space... and clarity.

+10 to +30 % on the average bill: that's what restaurateurs equipped with autonomous ordering tools are seeing. There's no need to force a sale, just leave the customer alone. When they order at their own pace, without pressure or judgment, they enjoy themselves. He explores, adds an extra, completes his menu. In this article, we show you how well-configured kiosks and QR codes can transform your sales. A must-read if you're looking to sell more, without doing more.

The restaurant customer experience is evolving at high speed, driven by innovations that are transforming the way people order, pay and interact with establishments. QR codes, ordering terminals, interactive menus, gamified loyalty... What was still futuristic 10 years ago is now unavoidable. And this is just the beginning.
What solutions are already making a difference? And what trends will take hold in the years to come? We take a look at the innovations that are shaping the foodservice industry today and (already!) tomorrow.