by Gwyn Johnson | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever ordered an Animal Style burger at In-N-Out, a Pink Drink at Starbucks, or a Chick-fil-A hack you saw on social media, you’ve already experienced the secret menu effect. Secret Menus : Popularity Demands Most secret menu items aren’t created by brands....
by Gwyn Johnson | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog
Allergens are not a rare request anymore. Gluten, wheat, shellfish, and dairy (to name a few) come up every day. Vegan and vegetarian requests are also common and can overlap with allergy needs. The difference between a safe experience and an incident is often not the...
by Ali Farrar | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog
Credit-card fees are climbing, margins are thin, and every penny counts in food service. Dual pricing—posting one “card price” that includes processing costs and a slightly lower “cash price” is gaining momentum as a practical way for restaurants to protect...
by Ali Farrar | Oct 14, 2025 | Blog
Technology moves fast, and the payments world is no exception. PAX Technology has announced the End-of-Life (EOL) for several of its products in North America, meaning these devices will no longer receive new software updates or enhancements. While that can sound...
by Ali Farrar | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog
The United States Mint will strike its final batch of one-cent blanks this year, and circulation of new pennies is expected to end early in 2026. Once the supply in cash drawers begins to dry up, restaurants that still handle coins every day will need a clear plan....
