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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.

Bakeries are no longer synonymous with croissants at dawn. The day has expanded, habits have evolved and consumption times have multiplied. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea: each time slot now has its own codes and constraints. How do you structure this succession of highlights without disrupting your daily routine? In this article, we decipher the typical day of a hybrid bakery and the levers that can be used to exploit each moment to create value from morning to night.

Want to launch your first restaurant marketing campaigns, but don't know where to start? Keep it simple! Customer anniversaries remain one of the easiest levers to activate in order to trigger a real loyalty dynamic: little data to collect, an expected message and a real reason to come. In this article, we take a look at what makes an anniversary campaign work, how to launch it and what you need to do (and avoid) to make sure it really serves your objectives.

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.

In a leisure complex, customer dissatisfaction is rarely related to the offer itself. More often than not, it arises from repeated minor irritations experienced throughout the visit. Details that may seem insignificant at the time, but end up weighing on the overall impression.
Based on situations observed in the field, this article pinpoints 3 sources of dissatisfaction found in many indoor leisure complexes. Complicated group outings, unpleasant waiting times, overly visible payments. These are all everyday situations that strongly influence the perception of the experience, leaving a lasting impression long after the outing.

Why do some multi-activity complexes perform better than others, given the same number of employees? Because they automate the right points in the customer journey. Ordering, payment, loyalty, communication, brand awareness: these levers can work on their own, at the right time. In this article, we share with you 5 automations already in place in bowling alleys, karaoke bars, laser games and trampoline parks. Ordering without leaving the game, payment at the right place, recurrence without promotions, off-peak reminders, local visibility that increases over time... Tailor-made solutions to relieve teams and boost sales, without having to rethink everything.

Nearly a quarter of French people telework, on average 2 days a week. This lasting change in the pace of work has had a knock-on effect on consumer habits, particularly when it comes to eating out at lunchtime. Which days are most affected? How can we capture a hybrid clientele who still want to eat out, but in a different way? We take a look at the current state of teleworking in France, and above all, we present you with possible solutions to help you make the most of these new practices and secure your business week after week.

With 3 million climbers and 10 million admissions to venues by 2024, indoor climbing is enjoying rapid, sustainable growth. The 2024 Olympic Games effect has reinforced the momentum, with +17 % in attendance in September, driven in particular by 15-25 year-olds and urban areas. But behind the growth, the market is becoming denser and competition is intensifying. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the trends and solutions needed to structure a competitive model in a more competitive environment.

How does loyalty affect average ticket sales, margins and a store's ability to grow? This edition of Obypay Data Insights 2025 answers this question with data from the field. We analyze several operating models equipped with Obypay's loyalty solution: fast-food, leisure complexes and franchises. Three contexts, three challenges, but the same performance logic. Between basket growth, recurrence, data collection and support for network development, this article sheds useful light on anticipating 2026 and structuring a loyalty strategy that really supports your business.

You recognize the familiar faces, but are they really your best customers? In this article, we show you why your visible regulars aren't always the ones driving your business. We review the biases that can mislead your perception, the essential metrics that reveal true loyalty, and the profiles to monitor in your database. You'll have all the tools you need to steer your repeat business with precision, and focus your efforts on the customers who really count.

Over the past 5 years, social networks have become an integral part of restaurant owners' daily lives. During the confinements, they enabled many to keep in touch with their customers and weather the storm. Even today, a video can propel a restaurant into the spotlight in a matter of hours. But in an unprecedented context of falling visitor numbers, limited purchasing power and increasing competition, relying on such unstable tools is becoming a risky business.
Restaurateurs need reliable levers that generate returns, stabilize business and reduce uncertainty. Loyalty, data, customer activation and local referencing meet these challenges far better than virality. We explain.

Just because payment comes at the end of the journey doesn't mean it doesn't have an impact on the customer experience. Contactless, wallets, QR codes, prepaid cards... some uses are already well established among your customers, while others are making rapid progress. Some futuristic solutions still look like something out of a spy movie, but could soon become a reflex. The idea is not to offer everything, but to choose the solutions that really support your restaurant. Let's take a look at them together, to help you anticipate the uses to which they will be put by 2026.