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Do you even have an effective rate? If you accept credit cards you do and you should know what it is. The effective rate is the total overall cost to your business to accept credit card payments. A lot of credit card companies try to hide this number so you won’t actually know what you are paying ...

Surcharge programs labeled as cash discount programs have begun popping up. Misleading and non-compliant with card brand guidelines create confusion about the difference between surcharges and cash discounts. Unfortunately, that's also putting businesses at risk.

I believe the answer is yes for every one of our customers. When you have an issue with your POS on a busy night you need help right now and don't want a manager waisting time to ask for approval to call for help. However, there are situations where a restaurant owner feels comfortable operating ...

If you are someone who looks at POS stations you will have noticed a lot of Toast terminals at your local restaurants. Not any of the chain restaurants, but a lot of the independents. If you are a restaurant owner, that might make you ask yourself, “is Toast right for me”?

In my day-to-day life I talk a lot about how the hospitality technology industry has changed and how our company can still effectively compete. If you own and/or operate a restaurant, I don’t need to tell you about the changes that have occurred. So how do we compete and why do restaurant owners ...

The 5 most common tactics scammers use, plus tips to spot them and ideas to help protect your business provided by Wells Fargo Bank.

While COVID-19 forced many restaurant owners into quickly changing previous “standard” practices and procedures, contactless alternatives that were readily available before now see ownership pivoting due to necessity and customer demand.

The industry has been turned on its head. Restaurant owners have been dealt a heavy, unanticipated blow and are scrambling to keep up. Though some restrictions are being lifted in certain areas, many are still not yet able to open their dining rooms. Those that have are doing so with limited ...

As you probably know, food delivery apps are in high demand in the market today. Consumers like the convenience and restaurants appreciate the exposure and additional business these companies can bring. However, implementing a 3rd party delivery company into existing workflow can be a hassle. You ...