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If, in 2016, almost 70% of payments were still made in cash, this figure has fallen to around 40% in less than 10 years. This changeover is far from neutral for the retail sector, and particularly for the catering industry, where payment structures the service as much as the organization. Peak hour throughput, queues, cash register management, reliability of figures, lunchtime experience: the choice of payment method weighs heavily on the entire operation. Should we continue to manage cash "as before", or rethink the cash-in system to make it smoother and more efficient? Behind this question lie operational, logistical and financial issues that have a direct impact on the performance (and profitability) of your establishments.

Digitizing your restaurant: profitable investment or extra expense? Faced with rising costs, pressure on margins and fierce competition, restaurateurs today have to weigh up each investment carefully. Long associated with large chains, digitalization has undergone a profound transformation. Today's solutions can be adapted to all restaurant formats and keep pace with changes in the business. From order-taking and checkout to loyalty-building and marketing, we analyze why and how digital technology is now becoming an operational investment in the performance and stability of your business.

How does Generation Z choose its restaurants? This young generation compares prices, refuses to waste time, chooses between delivery, take-away and on-site dining, and expects more creative and transparent dishes. They already represent a significant proportion of your customers, and are setting new standards for the entire sector. In this article, we take a look at their priorities: value for money, tolerance of waiting, need for flexibility and new food expectations. It's a guide to understanding their habits and adapting your offer today to stay competitive with tomorrow's customers.

How can you fill your venue in December and keep your customers in January? By planning your marketing actions now! The festive season is a pivotal time for the foodservice industry. In this comprehensive guide, we share 5 ideas for capturing this momentum without weighing down your organization. Gift cards, advent calendars, email and SMS campaigns, Click & Collect offers for company meals, post-holiday loyalty schemes... all are accessible levers for boosting your end-of-year sales and extending the momentum into January.

We're hearing more and more about automation in the catering industry. But what difference does it make to the day-to-day running of a restaurant? Behind this sometimes vague term, there are some very practical realities: delegating certain stages of the ordering process, streamlining service, reducing errors and freeing up staff time. And it's not just for fast-food restaurants: brasseries, food courts, bars and bakeries are also concerned. In this article, we take a look at what you can automate, the tools available and the criteria for choosing the solution best suited to your establishment.

What's the difference between a successful restaurant and one that's struggling to fill up? The customer experience.
The "old-fashioned" restaurant experience, where all you had to do was serve a good meal without too much waiting, no longer appeals. Today, the experience encompasses everything: speed of service, quality of the meal, personalization, and even what happens after the customer has left the table.
But in practice, maintaining this level of experience is not easy.
In this article, we take a look at 5 common room mistakes and, above all, how to avoid them to offer your customers a smooth, positive and memorable experience.

"It's the rush!" is a phrase that every restaurateur knows all too well. While peak periods are synonymous with success, if poorly managed, they can quickly become a source of loss: impatient customers, service errors, exhausted teams and reduced margins. To transform these critical moments into opportunities, there are simple solutions to put in place. In this guide, you'll find 5 ways to better manage your peak hours: digital ordering, pre-ordering, real-time communication, customer data... and much more to make your services more fluid and build customer loyalty.

It's back to school time! And when it comes to catering, this is often the time when everything comes into play: relaunching regulars, adjusting the menu, getting the team back into the swing of things and preparing for the final months of the year. To help you get off on the right foot again, we've listed the key actions to activate between the end of August and mid-October: KPI analysis, menu reengineering, optimized customer pathways, voucher-compatible offers, digital tools (ordering, payment, loyalty), targeted marketing actions and indicators to monitor. A concrete, actionable checklist to save time, protect your margins and prepare for a solid year-end.

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.

Sending a marketing e-mail is simple on the surface. But if you want to send an e-mail that makes you hungry for more, that you can read all the way through and that encourages you to order or book, you've come to the right place. In this article, we show you in 5 steps how to write clear, useful and effective e-mails: eye-catching subject line, content readable in 5 seconds, well-chosen visuals, CTAs that make you want to click and tracking of the right indicators. Whether you run a restaurant, a food court or a delivery service, you'll find here everything you need to improve your campaigns without spending hours on them.

Why does a customer willingly add a €2 cookie when paying online but hesitate to take a dessert at the table when the waiter suggests it? Why does contactless payment increase sales by 15% compared with cash? Behind these reactions lie well-known psychological biases: the pain of payment, loss aversion, social proof, the surprise effect... In this article, we show you how to activate them (with finesse) to smooth the experience, boost your sales and reinforce loyalty. All without overloading your teams.

Dark kitchen, food court, takeaway... These formats are multiplying, but which one should you choose to remain profitable and agile in 2025? We take a close look at costs, organization and the tools you'll need to get started. Whether you're launching a new concept or looking to optimize an existing one, this article gives you the keys to choosing a profitable model that's right for you... and your customers. Bonus: points to watch out for, mistakes to avoid, and practical tips for structuring your business with the right tools. A must-read before you get started.