Restaurant

Here at Lightspeed, we’re all about the industry. We love everything hospitality brings to the table. We know and celebrate the diverse...

What comes to mind when you think of “marketing automation”? Expensive? Complicated? Inaccessible? “Yeah… not for me”?...

The team at Lune Croissanterie are masters of their craft. With outposts in Melbourne and Brisbane, Lune creates fresh, deliciously...

Toby Wilson has a reputation in this industry. He’s somewhat of a vagabond, a man who is difficult to tie down, always striving and...

Managing rising food costs and finding new ways to optimize operations and increase margins are obstacles all restaurants face. A notorious...

For the last year of owning my cafe I was a one-man show (mostly). I’m not saying this in an attempt to toot my own horn, because...

Almost every business needs financing at some point.But banks and other lenders aren’t always an option for some small businesses...

If you’re in the hospitality industry, you’ll know how important it is to stay on top of your finances. And understanding exactly...

In a world that’s dominated by credit and debit card payments, merchant fees are an unavoidable cost for the majority of hospitality...

If you’ve been dreaming of opening your own hospitality venue and are setting the wheels in motion to turn that dream into a reality,...

Converting first-time customers into regulars is all about making a great first impression and building long-lasting, profitable customer...

The new normal. It’s been everywhere, from news reports, to blog posts, it’s done multiple rounds all over social media. This slogan...

We’ve all been there (probably). The doors are about to open, but you’re a man down. In the frantic atmosphere of the setup, the...

I don’t know whether it’s the rain, or whether it’s just old age creeping in and forcing my guard to lower, but I feel like taking...

Hospitality staff will know the pain of asking customers to spare a few minutes to sign-up while the line of hungry customers just...

A wise man once said that you can have the best team in the business, but they’re worth nothing if they’re not motivated.That wise...

According to a study in the Journal of Interactive Marketing, there are two types of reviews: Utilitarian – a functional critique...

Hospitality staff are the backbone of the industry, and your team is one of your most valuable assets. While your employees are the...

To say that Bluebonnet walked a rocky road to where they find themselves today would be an understatement. Seldom has a venue worn...

Who doesn’t love an underdog?Modern times have painted these figures as timid, unsure yet plucky little scamps who face adversity...

Your kitchen is the heart of your restaurant, and the dishes that come out of it (and how quickly they’re prepared) can make or break...