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Flying Insects Usually Gain Access to Food Premises - Solutions

Imagine this: your customers are sitting comfortably at your cosy restaurant, eagerly awaiting their meal, when suddenly an annoying fly flits about near their table and instantly, their appetite take...read more

by Manav Mathur | Sep 12, 2023 | 5 mins read
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How Can a Pub Lose Its License in the UK

Pubs are integral to British communities, providing spaces for socialisation, relaxation, and enjoyment. However, to ensure these establishments adhere to stringent regulations and create a safe envir...read more

by Manav Mathur | Aug 17, 2023 | 2 mins read
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The Big Question July 2023 Update

The Noes have it – restauranteurs vote overwhelmingly against menus having to cater for every dietary need! A big thank you to all of our customers who were able to participate in Favouritetable’s fir...read more

by Manav Mathur | Aug 15, 2023 | 1 min read
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Can you answer this month's Big Question?

We want to get to the heart of issues that inform, educate and entertain the restaurant sector and so would like to invite you to get involved with Favouritetable’s ‘Big Question’ – a unique, unusual,...read more

by John Jones | Jul 19, 2023 | 1 min read
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What Does Due Diligence Mean in Food Hygiene?

From Operational Reserves through to Reliefs & Deferrals, Smart, Reforecasting, Repurposing and our particular favourite – Workation -  there are so many buzz phrases for restaurateurs to remember. Bu...read more

by Manav Mathur | Jul 04, 2023 | 4 mins read
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The Ultimate Checklist For Restaurant Maintenance

As a restaurateur, your daily tasks often revolve around caring for different matters. Every restaurant owner or manager faces unique challenges, such as managing menus and vendors while dealing with ...read more

by Manav Mathur | May 25, 2023 | 5 mins read
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Restaurant Financing Tips and Tricks (Detailed Guide)

Are you looking for restaurant financing options? Read the detailed guide till the end.More than half of newly opened eateries close within the first two years of operation. It is a well-known reality...read more

by Manav Mathur | May 04, 2023 | 5 mins read
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3 Restaurant slip-ups to avoid

We all know about health and safety hazards within the restaurant environment: equipment, food safety, manual handling and so on. Without the correct attention to detail in these areas, accidents will...read more

by John Jones | Mar 16, 2023 | 5 mins read
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Business Plan for a Pub

Do you dream of being the landlord of your very own pub? If so, this short guide is for you. In this week’s blog, we discuss a number of areas you’ll need to consider before jumping in feet first. Be ...read more

by John Jones | Mar 09, 2023 | 5 mins read
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How can I get more bookings?

You’ve got the premises, the equipment, the staff and the menus. The interior looks great and your branding is amazing. Just one thing is on your mind: how do I get more bookings?If you are a restaura...read more

by John Jones | Mar 02, 2023 | 5 mins read
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How to drive traffic to your restaurant

When on the subject of driving traffic to your restaurant, it is easy to think we’re talking about click & collect services. Certainly offering dine-at-home is a great way to fill your restaurant's ca...read more

by John Jones | Feb 23, 2023 | 7 mins read
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How to make a small town restaurant successful

Taking on or starting a restaurant in 2023 has its challenges, but none more so than in a small town. The disadvantages of operating in a smaller village or town are obvious, but there are advantages,...read more

by John Jones | Feb 16, 2023 | 5 mins read
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Restaurant software: time to consciously decouple?

During a recent end of the week pub quiz, team Favouritetable was struggling with the answer to a critical question which would see us win the game. “Which celebrity couple famously ‘consciously decou...read more

by John Jones | Feb 09, 2023 | 6 mins read
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Tips for child-friendly dining

Parents with children are increasingly looking to spend their quality time on family-inclusive activities, including eating out at restaurants. For restaurateurs, there’s a great opportunity here to g...read more

by John Jones | Feb 02, 2023 | 5 mins read
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Restaurants – what’s your point of difference?

Restaurants have had it hard for the last couple of years. An unstable socio-economic climate coupled with the pandemic have caused a range of negatives, from rising prices and a lack of consumer spen...read more

by John Jones | Jan 26, 2023 | 4 mins read
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Five things your table management system needs

For restaurateurs looking for their first table management system or a replacement for their existing software, choosing the right product can be difficult. Software for restaurants, pubs, cafes and b...read more

by John Jones | Jan 19, 2023 | 6 mins read
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3 ways restaurants can beat their competitors

For a business owner, the restaurant sector is a pretty tough place to be right now as restaurateurs fight to recover from the pandemic, do battle with rising costs and struggle with a lack of availab...read more

by John Jones | Jan 12, 2023 | 6 mins read
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Four New Year Resolutions To Keep in 2023

As a restaurateur, did you you finish the year with a load of resolutions for 2023? The best way to plan a forward future is to reflect on past performance, and the best way to do that is to reflect o...read more

by John Jones | Jan 05, 2023 | 8 mins read
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2022 - What a year!

As 2023 comes closer, there couldn't be a better time to reflect on what we have all done, seen, experienced and created in 2022. It has been a year best described as changeable (and that is being cha...read more

by John Jones | Dec 29, 2022 | 3 mins read
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Five Christmas Gifts Your Restaurant Will Love

It's the most wonderful time of the year, sings old-school crooner Andy Williams, as we take a little time out from all things restaurant and spend time with family and friends, well away from the fra...read more

by John Jones | Dec 23, 2022 | 5 mins read
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'Tis the season to...look at budgets?

It's a strange time of year, isn't it? On the one hand we're looking forward to some Christmas cheer and enjoying some down time, and on the other starting to think about next year. Not wishing to dis...read more

by John Jones | Dec 16, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Rail Disruption - Tips for Restaurants

The UK is currently experiencing a raft of industrial action on its rail networks, causing timetable havoc and transportless customers right when restaurants need their trade the most. After a difficu...read more

by John Jones | Dec 09, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Restaurant tech: thoughts on 2022 and 2023

You'll forgive for being a little reflective this week, but it is a good time of year to pause and think about technology. In this week's blog we discuss how the technology landscape has changed and w...read more

by John Jones | Dec 02, 2022 | 6 mins read
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5 In-Pub Technologies for Happy World Cup Customers

Let's start this week's blog on a slightly sombre note (don't worry, we'll get onto the good stuff shortly): traditional British pubs have had a torrid time recently. In fact, their once guaranteed tr...read more

by John Jones | Nov 25, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Launch events - A guest's perspective

Life at Favouritetable HQ is never dull. Why would it be? – we get to speak with so many interesting and entrepreneurial people that we never stop learning. Whether it is chatting with customers on th...read more

by John Jones | Nov 17, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Three things which make chefs happy

Chefs have an undeserved reputation for being a little grumpy sometimes, which we think is unfair. They are, after all, working in an extremely high pressure and emotionally charged environment, and t...read more

by John Jones | Nov 10, 2022 | 6 mins read
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Future trends in restaurant tech to raise your seasonal profits

Restaurants need technology to thrive in an increasingly competitive market where profit margin mean everything. But what’s hot in software as we head towards the all-important Christmas and New Year ...read more

by Jaipal Yadav | Oct 31, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Market your party bookings for free!

This year, promote your party bookings for free.The Favouritetable Marketing and Party Booking modules are the ideal package to tell the world about your restaurant and its group offers. Create bulk e...read more

by John Jones | Oct 26, 2022 | 1 min read
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The five Ps of Successful Party Bookings

It's that time of year again when things are starting to get (dare we say it?) Chrismassy. The TV adverts start to feature snowy scenes, tinsel appears in the shops, the weather gets cold and groups p...read more

by John Jones | Oct 17, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Get a free month this November!

Here at Favouritetable, we're passionate about restaurants and that's why we do what we do. We want every restaurant to have the opportunity to use a great value restaurant management system without t...read more

by John Jones | Oct 17, 2022 | 1 min read
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Our quickfire guide to party booking marketing

It doesn’t seem long since we were planning last year’s festive season, does it? But at a time when unpredictability has defined the restaurant sector, one thing is sure: party bookings are here again...read more

by John Jones | Oct 10, 2022 | 6 mins read
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The smart way to choose restaurant software

There are few restaurants, pubs, cafes or bars out there who have not installed - or considered installing - management or table booking software into their business. The onward march of available tec...read more

by John Jones | Oct 07, 2022 | 6 mins read
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6 Tips for amazing customer service in restaurants

British customer service is something of an enigma, isn't it? One the one hand we are a nation obsessed with politeness and our "no, after you" culture is puzzling to many other nations. Indeed, it is...read more

by John Jones | Oct 03, 2022 | 6 mins read
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Business challenges in restaurants - accept them or solve them?

Challenges. Ah yes, business challenges. They are the things which get in the way of progress or the hills to be climbed before we can reach the next peak. All businesses have them and - here's the im...read more

by John Jones | Sep 28, 2022 | 5 mins read
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SaaS - The clue is in the name

What comes to mind when you think of software? If you're like many restaurateurs you might think of software as nothing more than a tool; something that exists to get the job done. You buy it, set it ...read more

by John Jones | Sep 19, 2022 | 3 mins read
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What happens without online table reservations?

Here at Favouritetable we speak with a lot of restaurant owners who want to know about our software, and why they should use it. In some instances they already have software in their restaurant and ar...read more

by John Jones | Sep 05, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Set-up fees waived for September!

Here at Favouritetable, we're passionate about restaurants and that's why we do what we do. We want every restaurant to have the opportunity to use a great value restaurant management system without t...read more

by John Jones | Aug 30, 2022 | 1 min read
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Five Controversial Restaurateurs - Personality or they went too far?

Restaurants are a broad church, aren't they? With so much variation from specialists cuisines to rural or urban locations, small or large, there's is something for everyone. Itg is why the UK is a nat...read more

by John Jones | Aug 29, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Ideas for tackling the hard times

At Favouritetable we firmly believe in restaurateurs. As our slogan says, we're passionate about restaurants and will never stop supporting their entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking and outrig...read more

by John Jones | Aug 29, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Favouritetable wins UK Enterprise Award

UK restaurant software business Favouritetable Services Ltd has won ‘Best Restaurant Listing & Reservation Systems Provider 2022’ at the UK Enterprise Awards.Hosted by SME News for the sixth year, the...read more

by Mark Ferguson | Aug 24, 2022 | 1 min read
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Automation: Help or hindrance?

Ever since man first stepped foot on earth, there has been a drive to improve processes; to make things go faster; to reduce human exertion; to make things work on their own. The invention of the humb...read more

by John Jones | Aug 11, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Marketing to the £15.5 billion UK staycation trend

Unprecedented travel chaos has left distraught holidaymakers facing queues snaking through carparks and cancelled flights. Now more Brits than ever are opting to staycation, offering huge opportunitie...read more

by Mark Ferguson | Aug 11, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Customer satisfaction, or enthusiasm? Value is key.

Your Favouritetable blogger was in a restaurant recently and overheard the couple on the next table discussing the price of their meal. "This is expensive" said the guy. "It's five pounds cheaper at t...read more

by John Jones | Aug 01, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Favouritetable, Stuart and innovation

What a month and we're not even at the end of it yet. Political shenanigans, record temperatures and the port of Dover turned into a giant car park have been just a few of the headlines for July so fa...read more

by John Jones | Jul 26, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Favouritetable & Delieverect: Innovation in action

A recent interview with the UK's Eat.Drink.Sleep magazine featured our Managing Director Jaipal Yadav talking about innovation. As a software expert and leader of the UK's premier restaurant managemen...read more

by John Jones | Jul 15, 2022 | 2 mins read
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7 Must-Have Restaurant Software Integrations

Choosing a new or replacement restaurant reservation, table or booking management system is sometimes a bit of a minefield. Let's face it, the choices of software can be bewildering and most restauran...read more

by John Jones | Jul 10, 2022 | 5 mins read
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How to market local events

We've all experienced the magic of local events organised by restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars. There's something special about their community feel, all centred around one particular F&B establishmen...read more

by John Jones | Jul 02, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Media Watch: Favouritetable MD Jaipal on localism in the restaurant sector

Favouritetable restaurant software Founder and MD Jaipal Yadav is featured in the current edition of Restaurant Update magazine and discusses the rise of localism in the sector. Restaurant Update, Jul...read more

by John Jones | Jun 23, 2022 | 1 min read
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More thoughts on the no-show culture (and what to do!)

No-shows have always been a feature of restaurant management life, accepted as being one of the inevitable downsides of being a restaurateur. Talk to pretty much any restaurant owner and they’ll tell ...read more

by John Jones | Jun 09, 2022 | 3 mins read
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Media Watch: Favouritetable MD Jaipal on how to beat the no-show culture

Favouritetable restaurant software Founder and MD, Jaipal Yadav, is featured in the current edition of East, Drink, Sleep magazine and discusses the problem of no-shows in the restaurant sector. “Desp...read more

by John Jones | Jun 08, 2022 | 1 min read
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Partnerships: We're stronger together

Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Nike and Apple. Lennon and McCartney. All examples of being stronger together. In the business world, it is perfectly feasible to work in isolation and have great ...read more

by John Jones | May 30, 2022 | 3 mins read
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Tips for budding restaurant entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs would be forgiven for hesitating before opening a new restaurant in the UK, given the unpredictability wrought by the world events of the last couple of years. The Covid pandemic hit the...read more

by John Jones | May 26, 2022 | 7 mins read
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Tips for restaurant software migration

At some point in the life of a restaurant, pub, bar or café, its owners will want to change its restaurant management software. The reasons could be many, from wanting better functionality to better v...read more

by John Jones | May 17, 2022 | 7 mins read
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Party booking dread and how to avoid it

Group or party bookings are a real paradox for most restaurant, pub, bar or café owners. On the one hand, they are the big wins and a golden ticket to big profits; on the other – and after the euphori...read more

by John Jones | May 13, 2022 | 7 mins read
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Six inspirational restaurant quotes

Here in the UK, we have just enjoyed three national holidays in quick succession (albeit without the expected pleasant weather). Downtime is always a good time for reflection, so for this week's blog ...read more

by John Jones | May 03, 2022 | 2 mins read
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5 Ways to speed up restaurant service

Most things become slower over time - your FT blogger's knees included - as what were once paragons of efficiency become a little creaky. If service speed is becoming an issue in your restaurant but y...read more

by John Jones | Apr 28, 2022 | 6 mins read
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5 errors which eat restaurant profits

We’re passionate about restaurants and our founder, Jaipal, started Favouritetable in response to his local restaurant owner losing profits due to what he saw as unavoidable cost. Restaurants are busi...read more

by John Jones | Apr 19, 2022 | 8 mins read
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Five tips for effective menu pricing

Pricing. The simplest thing in the world, right? Simply decide what to charge and you’re done. Well, in reality pricing isn’t that easy if it is to contribute to a healthy margin and bottom line profi...read more

by John Jones | Apr 11, 2022 | 5 mins read
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Five Tips for Restaurants Battling No-show Culture

Despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions UK restaurants are facing a growing threat from ‘no-shows’ in an environment where consumer spending on hospitality remains at less than 70% of pre-pandemi...read more

by Mark Ferguson | Mar 30, 2022 | 2 mins read
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Five outdoor dining tips

With the UK weather finally announcing the arrival of Spring, thoughts among restaurant owners inevitably turn to offering outdoor dining. For those businesses with the luxury of outside space, it’s a...read more

by John Jones | Mar 28, 2022 | 4 mins read
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New developments - a teaser!

When Jaipal started Favouritetable back in 2010, he had two things in mind: value and innovation. In those days restaurants could choose from a number of rather clunky solutions which were very expens...read more

by John Jones | Mar 23, 2022 | 3 mins read
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Five essentials for restaurant software

The software market is extremely buoyant in 2022 and it is an exciting place to be for companies like Favouritetable. The great thing about software is that its development never stops, driven by the ...read more

by John Jones | Mar 20, 2022 | 5 mins read
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What’s changed in restaurant management software?

What’s changed in restaurant management software? Well quite a lot, as it happens. Our team at favouritetable recently found itself having an interesting water-cooler moment and concluded that, actual...read more

by John Jones | Mar 04, 2022 | 6 mins read
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When is a booking not a booking?

Despite the rise of online booking for restaurant customers, many still prefer to telephone the restaurant to reserve their table. Being a friendly bunch, restaurateurs have gotten used to customers w...read more

by John Jones | Feb 21, 2022 | 2 mins read
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We love new customers!

Restaurant owners all love their regular customers, don’t they? Returning customers are the coveted bedrock of cafes, pubs, bars and eateries the world over, because that’s what hospitality is all abo...read more

by John Jones | Feb 14, 2022 | 3 mins read
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What might overseas tourists want in 2022?

It has been a topsy-turvy couple of years for restaurants as the pandemic has bitten deep and deprived many of inbound tourists eager to try British cuisine. According to VisitBritain, the numbers of ...read more

by John Jones | Feb 09, 2022 | 6 mins read
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3 ways to bin the throw-way booking culture

With the restaurant sector in a state of flux, stifled by ever-changing rules and unpredictable consumer behaviour, it is no wonder that restaurateurs find themselves frustrated or worse, out of pocke...read more

by John Jones | Jan 24, 2022 | 4 mins read
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10 Restaurant trends in 2022

While some restaurants have managed to thrive during the pandemic, a large proportion have had time to think about new approaches to their business. Likewise, customers have also used this period to c...read more

by John Jones | Jan 16, 2022 | 5 mins read
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5 Ways to Reassure Customers

Despite the current anxiety among would-be restaurant diners, their desire to enjoy great hospitality, food and drink in their favourite establishments remains strong. After all, the last two years ha...read more

by John Jones | Jan 06, 2022 | 4 mins read
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Awards all round in 2021

When we set up favouritetable back in 2010 one of our key beliefs was that our new business should be all about restaurateurs. We know that sounds predictable, but it’s true. Each and every day we get...read more

by John Jones | Dec 25, 2021 | 3 mins read
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Omicron: Time for a restaurant re-boot?

The arrival of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has hailed a return to stark newspaper headlines and further lows for an already battered hospitality industry trying to recover from previous lockdowns....read more

by John Jones | Dec 20, 2021 | 6 mins read
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Success tips for pubs with restaurants

Where would the UK be without pubs? They have been the backbone of communities for decades and provide a warm, friendly environment where customers meet friends, chat, sample the beers and socialise i...read more

by John Jones | Dec 07, 2021 | 11 mins read
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Restaurant software: Cherished asset or forgotten hero?

Having new software is a wonderful feeling, isn't it? Everyone likes to get something new, for the thrill of new possibilities and the sense of progressing as an organisation. But what happens once th...read more

by John Jones | Nov 28, 2021 | 6 mins read
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Generation Z - the profit boosters?

Born between 1997 and 2012, and making up one tenth of the 2020 electorate, it is highly likely that Generation Zs are not just the staff of tomorrow for restaurants, but of today. In this short blog,...read more

by John Jones | Nov 15, 2021 | 8 mins read
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How to make seasonal party bookings pop!

It's nearly that time of year again when we start to book festive functions. While customers look forward to their work parties at their favourite eateries, the Christmas period can be very stressful ...read more

by John Jones | Nov 09, 2021 | 7 mins read
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5 Essential marketing tips for restaurants

Running a restaurant is a hectic, often stressful vocation. Kitchens are hot, dining rooms frantic and the owner has to simultaneously manage the finances, health & safety, procurement and HR together...read more

by John Jones | Nov 01, 2021 | 7 mins read
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Restaurant staff: your brand ambassadors

Without a strong brand, your restaurant is just a place where people come to eat and drink. Doesn't sound very exciting, does it? What sets your restaurant apart is your brand: it's what makes your re...read more

by John Jones | Oct 24, 2021 | 5 mins read
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5 Basic errors that restaurants make

What makes a great restaurant? It is the best food, drink, ambience and overall experience offered. Unfortunately some restaurants possessing all of these qualities can, in the heat of the moment, for...read more

by John Jones | Oct 10, 2021 | 5 mins read
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Is your restaurant stifled by processes?

To restaurant owners and managers, time is money. Every table represents an opportunity to make revenue, so restaurateurs carefully manage their turn-time to ensure tables are always occupied. It is a...read more

by John Jones | Oct 06, 2021 | 6 mins read
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5 profit eroders

We all know that owning or managing a restaurant, pub or café bar is hard work. Very hard work. It is often frantic, extremely demanding and fast-paced, requiring multiple and often conflicting priori...read more

by John Jones | Sep 27, 2021 | 5 mins read
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Benefits of online restaurant management systems

Restaurateurs who have been in the business for some time will have seen the arrival of many innovations, not all of which were a roaring success. In what is a uniquely chaotic environment, the idea o...read more

by John Jones | Sep 19, 2021 | 7 mins read
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5 tips to reduce no-shows

According to a recent survey by UK POS company Zonal Retail Systems, one in seven customers who made a restaurant booking failed to honour it in the post lock-down period. As we know, restaurants are ...read more

by John Jones | Sep 10, 2021 | 4 mins read
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Are restaurants being robbed?

Here at favouritetable we like to keep our weekly blogs upbeat and light hearted, because there is plenty to be downbeat about given the last sixteen months or so. Running a restaurant is a difficult ...read more

by John Jones | Sep 04, 2021 | 5 mins read
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favouritetable - Our Story

Did we ever tell you how we got here? In this week's blog we'd like to tell a story. It all started with an unhappy restaurateurIn 2010, software programmer Jaipal Yadav was enjoying a meal in a resta...read more

by John Jones | Aug 31, 2021 | 3 mins read
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6 considerations for restaurant software shoppers

Buying anything new for a restaurant, pub or café bar can be exciting and none more so than a booking, reservation or management system. However, with so much choice available to restaurateurs it can ...read more

by John Jones | Aug 27, 2021 | 4 mins read
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5 tips for effective web and social media restaurant pages

Owners and managers of restaurants, pubs and café bars have a lot on their plates these days, juggling the many demands on their time so giving some serious thought to what's on their web pages is som...read more

by John Jones | Aug 20, 2021 | 5 mins read
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Time management for restaurateurs

When we think of resources and costs in our businesses, we usually think of the obvious: software, cash, epos systems, staff, suppliers, inventory, water, gas and advertising to name but a few. All of...read more

by John Jones | Aug 11, 2021 | 9 mins read
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Marketing 101 for restaurants

Owners of restaurants, café bars and pubs usually need to consider marketing at some point, in an attempt to drum up trade. The great news is that you don't need a £multi-million budget to market your...read more

by John Jones | Aug 08, 2021 | 9 mins read
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Tips for hiring restaurant managers

It is always essential to retain your best staff, but sometimes the unforeseen happens and we have to re-recruit. Or maybe you are starting a cafe bar, pub or restaurant and hiring for the very first ...read more

by John Jones | Jul 30, 2021 | 9 mins read
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Steps to a greener restaurant - the business case

Restaurateurs who turn their attention to green issues clearly have a conscience and care deeply about their business's impact on the environment. In addition to feeling good about themselves, green r...read more

by John Jones | Jul 23, 2021 | 5 mins read
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5 Tips for opening a restaurant in 2021

After the year we've had, embarking on the launch of a new a restaurant, cafe bar or pub may seem the least favoured start-up option for entrepreneursHowever, many industry experts predict a bright fu...read more

by John Jones | Jul 14, 2021 | 6 mins read
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5 restaurant innovations your returning guests will want

All being well, Covid restrictions in England will end on 19th July with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales following suit soon after. Among the recently announced changes affecting restaurants are ...read more

by John Jones | Jul 07, 2021 | 7 mins read
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Five challenges to restaurants in 2021

Owning or running a restaurant is a very rewarding vocation during the good times. There's the opportunity for foodies to do what they love: delighting customers with great food and drink, to be part ...read more

by John Jones | Jun 24, 2021 | 6 mins read
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Read what our customers say about us!

Want to know what restaurateurs think of favouritetable? Check out our reviews on Capterra, the world's premier software review platform.   favouritetable is the leading technology provider for food a...read more

by John Jones | Jun 23, 2021 | 1 min read
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2 Steps to a greener restaurant

The previous blog in this series looked at how restaurants can help the planet and their business by evaluating the technology and behavioural changes available across food waste, energy efficiency, w...read more

by John Jones | Jun 17, 2021 | 5 mins read
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Behind-the-scenes of software development

Having worked with restaurants since 2010, we’ve been behind the scenes of many and seen some wonderful examples of innovation. We're always impressed by the way restaurant owners, managers, chefs and...read more

by John Jones | Jun 10, 2021 | 8 mins read
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3 Steps to a greener restaurant

According to recent research, around 74% of Millennials and 72% of Generation Z consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products and services. That's great for restaurant, pub and café owner...read more

by John Jones | Jun 04, 2021 | 6 mins read
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Get the best from your restaurant's website

In an era when social media is king, it would be easy for restaurant, pub and cafe owners to overlook the power of a great website. In truth restaurants probably generate a huge amount of trade from t...read more

by John Jones | May 25, 2021 | 9 mins read
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How to turn negative reviews into positive experiences

For restaurateurs, publicans and cafe-bar owners the internet is a great way to promote their businesses. In fact, the potential for extending their online reach has never been greater but with this c...read more

by John Jones | May 17, 2021 | 4 mins read
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Make Every Customer Feel Special in 2021

The scene is set for cafes, restaurants and pubs in the UK. With re-opening target dates tantalising close, food and beverage establishments are looking forward to getting back to doing what they do b...read more

by John Jones | May 10, 2021 | 5 mins read
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Restaurant and Pub Reopening Checklist

Restaurants, cafes and pubs look set to reopen for indoor diners in the coming days, so here’s our no-nonsense, quick-fire list of things to check before opening your doors.Latest newsBefore we get on...read more

by John Jones | May 05, 2021 | 3 mins read
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No-shows – a fact of restaurant life?

If you have ever been to the movies, hired a car, attended a concert or taken a flight, the chances are you paid for the experience online at the time of booking it, or at the very least left a deposi...read more

by John Jones | Apr 28, 2021 | 5 mins read
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SaaS Software De-mystified

What is it with acronyms? We're quite fond of them here in the technology world, but we appreciate their meaning isn't always clear to restaurant and pub owners wanting to get on with the day job. So ...read more

by John Jones | Apr 21, 2021 | 9 mins read
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Beat the skills shortage!

The last year has been tough for the food & drink sector but thankfully things are starting to change. Pubs and restaurants now have a re-opening road map and there is huge pent up demand among the po...read more

by John Jones | Apr 13, 2021 | 10 mins read
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Five Simple Ways to Engage Pub & Restaurant Customers

Five Simple Ways to Engage Restaurant GuestsFor years, restaurants and pubs have worn their hearts on their sleeves when it comes to customer engagement, winning and retaining customers by providing f...read more

by John Jones | Apr 06, 2021 | 6 mins read
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18 Months for the price of 12!

18 months for the price of 12 Sign-up to a 12 month subscription to favouritetable and we'll give you an extra six months, absolutely free *Set-up fees waived You won't be charged our normal fee for s...read more

by John Jones | Apr 01, 2021 | 1 min read
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Restaurant Technology - what's on your shopping list?

The nice thing for owners and managers of restaurants is that they can take whatever approach to technology they please, to suit what they want to achieve. Technology has always innovated in the secto...read more

by John Jones | Mar 31, 2021 | 8 mins read
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What diners will expect in 2021

After a very long wait, England is set for the return of customers to restaurants and pubs on April 12th. Granted, things won't be quite the same as before due to the outside-only rule and limits of s...read more

by John Jones | Mar 23, 2021 | 5 mins read
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Tips for choosing your restaurant software

Times are difficult for restaurants and f&b-oriented businesses right now, with many owners looking for new products, ways of working, services, markets and tools in order to maximise their opportunit...read more

by John Jones | Nov 24, 2020 | 3 mins read
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Five ways restaurants can adapt to new norms

In an ever-changing world, norms have changed and new norms have emerged. The way we deal with diners and their expectations are radically different from what we have previously delivered, while we ha...read more

by John Jones | Oct 05, 2020 | 3 mins read
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Is your restaurant ready for party bookings?

With the current Covid-19 restrictions upon us, the coming festive season will go a long way towards providing restaurants with much needed income. It looks like parties will have to be much smaller t...read more

by Andre Delanchy | Sep 30, 2020 | 1 min read
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Helping restaurant owners manage Covid-19 efficiently

With Covid-19 guidelines changing frequently - and it looks like going into the winter flu season there may be more stringent restrictions coming into force – it is of paramount importance that restau...read more

by Andre Delanchy | Sep 16, 2020 | 2 mins read
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How to Win Customers for Your Restaurants Post COVID 19?

The outbreak of Covid19 worldwide has not only threatened our lives, but it has also changed the way we live. Right from stepping outside the house to ordering food from a restaurant, everything has b...read more

by Vijay Pal | Jun 17, 2020 | 3 mins read
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5 Ideas For a Healthy Restaurant Growth Post COVID 19

We are in 2020 and the outbreak of Covid19 has changed everything, including our lifestyle. Social distancing and home quarantine have become the new normal for people all over the world. All this has...read more

by Vijay Pal | Jun 17, 2020 | 3 mins read
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Pizza –the favourite food in the UK and the World

Pizza is undoubtedly one of the most favourite food in the world and in the UK. When an average Brit can munch through approximately 6,000 slices of pizza in a lifetime, we can safely say that it is o...read more

by Suteja Rao | Mar 08, 2019 | 3 mins read
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Starter SEO Tips for Restaurants

So, you have now done all the hard work of setting up your restaurant, hiring the staff and the décor looks fantastic. You have also created a website to showcase your awesome menu. But how do you get...read more

by Suteja Rao | Feb 15, 2019 | 3 mins read
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Let your customers do the marketing for your Restaurant 

Your customers are a potent marketing vehicle for your restaurant if you can get them to talk about your restaurant to their family and friends. According to Nielson 92% of people trust recommendation...read more

by Suteja Rao | Feb 14, 2019 | 3 mins read
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SHOULD YOU RESPOND TO REVIEWS?

Recent studies revealed that 78% of consumers appreciate management when they respond to their reviews. Other studies suggest 9 out 10 buyers see an online review before making any decision. As per Co...read more

by favouritetable | Feb 13, 2019 | 2 mins read
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10 MOST POPULAR SPICES AND THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS

Species have a significant role in Asian countries like India, China, Indonesia, etc. India even in ancient time was very popular around the world for spices and many traders visited India just becaus...read more

by favouritetable | Feb 13, 2019 | 4 mins read
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7 Reasons why every Restaurant needs a cloud-based Reservation System.

A recent Maru/edr survey, found that 49% of diners will go online before they visit a restaurant. So, what can the restaurant business do to get the attention of around half of their customers who are...read more

by Suteja Rao | Feb 12, 2019 | 3 mins read
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Marketing Hacks for running a Restaurant: Customer Segmentation

Running a profitable restaurant takes a lot of hard work. After creating a fantastic product with a lot of thought gone into the recipe and presentation of the food, it is now time to bring your produ...read more

by Suteja Rao | Feb 12, 2019 | 2 mins read
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5 steps guide to increase positive online reviews for restaurant

Online reviews are very basic but strategically very important for both sellers and buyers. Generally, sellers look at reviews of the products and services before they make their decision which means ...read more

by favouritetable | Feb 12, 2019 | 2 mins read
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Your move to Favouritetable will be as easy as 1,2,3…

Over the years, 50% of our clients have moved to our booking system from software that they have been using for many years. So, we have developed a process to make the move as smooth and easy for the ...read more

by Suteja Rao | Jan 29, 2019 | 1 min read
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Why Online Table Booking Software is essential to your Restaurant success?

In this article, we will explore why an Online Table Booking Software is essential for any successful restaurant regardless of its size. The system can change the business process and customers’ buyin...read more

by favouritetable | Jan 29, 2019 | 2 mins read
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