Slapping on technology isn’t a magic fix. It isn’t the antidote to the challenges of the restaurant industry. In fact, adding new tech can even complicate things more than it simplifies them. Is this an odd statement coming from a tech CEO? …

Digitisation is more than introducing new technology; it requires a digital mindset — a new way of thinking that changes how restaurants operate. Historically, restaurant operators have (often) been resistant to change. Many aspects of this industry have remained unchanged for centuries. This is in stark contrast to just about…

Tight inventory management is crucial to the profitability of any restaurant business, but it’s especially important for multi-outlet businesses, where mistakes and small discrepancies are multiplied many times over. If you’re uncertain about how much of each item you need to order, purchasing becomes an anxiety-inducing nightmare. …

Measuring performance is essential for running a successful business. This is especially true for large-scale foodservice operations and scaling restaurant businesses. In an industry where every detail matters, tracking metrics provides valuable insights into your restaurants’ performance and helps to identify improvement areas. That’s the theory. …

As restaurants expand to multiple locations, the challenges operators face increase exponentially. They need to maintain consistency, provide excellent customer experience and optimise performance across a growing number of locations. Meanwhile, the market keeps changing at the speed of light. Some business leaders navigate those challenges noticeably better than others. …

Every report on food waste is a jaw-dropper. Food waste is a monumental problem with massive consequences. An estimated 32% of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted from farm to fork (some reports even say between 40–50%). This inefficiency has a gigantic economic, social and environmental impact. Let’s…

The first few weeks of using new software are intense for any business. If you run dozens of restaurants, it can feel downright overwhelming. That is why we have developed an onboarding and support process that helps your company get the most out of Apicbase as quickly as possible. Whether…

While Germany has long been considered a country offering many traditional dishes, there are now an increasing number of restaurants popping up that are bringing new flavours to the table. The country is a playground for hospitality entrepreneurs, and we have the proof: a round-up of the 57 expanding restaurant…

There is good and bad news. On the one hand, the future of Europe’s restaurant industry is looking bright. People are dining out again in ever-increasing numbers. On the other hand, growing demand is overshadowed by several major challenges. High inflation, labour shortages, supply chain problems and changing consumer demands…