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Why top operators are launching with handhelds and kiosks—and why waiting until after opening is now a competitive risk
How handheld POS devices help restaurants shorten lines, increase throughput, and boost check averages from the very first shift
How a unified handheld + kiosk strategy delivers real-time visibility into KPIs, giving you the insight to optimize staffing and workflows during soft-opening
The infrastructure and training steps you should put in place before opening to avoid costly delays and performance missteps
Independently produced by Starfleet Research, the leading hospitality IT market research firm, and published in partnership with Restaurant Technology News, the industry’s top source for restaurant technology insights, with underwriting support from technology innovator Square.
Built on insights from 350+ high-performing restaurants, this brand-new, free eBook reveals how today’s operators are launching faster, running smarter, and protecting margins in an increasingly complex operating environment.
Whether you’re opening a new restaurant or optimizing an existing one, this playbook shows how to make better, more confident decisions—driving profitability, sustaining performance as you scale, and delivering consistently great, memorable guest experiences.
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How self-service kiosks can offset staffing needs and improve order accuracy during the critical early weeks of operation
Real-world examples of restaurants that embedded these tools into their launch plans—and scaled faster and more profitably as a result
Independently produced by Starfleet Research, the leading hospitality IT market research firm, and published in partnership with Restaurant Technology News, the industry’s top source for restaurant technology insights, with underwriting support from technology innovator Square.