Mobile Tools to Simplify Your Restaurant

Technologies, especially mobile applications, are a hot commodity nowadays.  Mobile apps make life easier, keep you informed, and can be used for just about any industry, even the restaurant business.  We have a list of five mobile applications that you can use to make your job easier and your guests happier.

Gogobot is a fun and interactive mobile application that provides recommendations on where to stay, eat, and have fun for residents or visitors, regardless of their location.  When users open the application, they’re provided with a list of fifteen or so activities happening in their city.  You can target your guests with a fresh menu or unique cocktails or pitch the events happening at your restaurant.

Improvonia is an app targeted to restaurateurs to make their jobs easier by placing all of your supply orders in one click.  The app automatically organizes the orders for your online suppliers and they can be accessed anytime, anywhere, in one easy place.  There’s no need for numerous faxes or lots of paperwork or wasted time.  Even better, Improvonia is free!

Heartland Payment Systems offers a free app to make accepting credit cards easy and affordable. The app also doubles as an online and mobile reservation service for customers including a wait-list management service and real-time wait-time updates to provide maximize customer service.  Mobile ordering also provides a better way to reach more customers.  All you need to process credit cards with the app is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch without any additional charge. 

If you’ve considered a rewards program for your customers but don’t want to deal with the hassle, consider Paytronix Systems.  The app allows users to check balances and redeem points and rewards all in one place and without the hassle of carrying around plastic reward cards.  The application is customizable for each restaurant by just adding graphics and includes welcome screens, the ability to sign-up for an account, a restaurant locater map, account balances screen, and messaging options. 

Fusionprep is an iPad based kitchen tool that can help your restaurant go paperless by storing and communicating recipes, training and administrative documents, photos, and even videos.  Instead of emailing or posting new recipes, they’re located in one convenient place where all of your chefs and employees can access them quickly.  Fusionprep makes a great training tool for new and senior employees and all you need is an electronic device and Internet connection!  Staff can easily print food labels while culinary staff are able to make changes to their menus or recipes and sync them across different devices.

If you’re looking for comfortable, affordable, and stylish restaurant wear, Fiumara Apparel can meet all of your needs!  With our vast selection of aprons, hats, shoes, and much more; we’re able to clothe your entire restaurant staff with the best selection of clothing on the market.  At Fiumara Apparel, your satisfaction is always guaranteed!