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Managing inventory is one of the biggest challenges for restaurant operators. Without an efficient system in place, businesses can experience food waste, inaccurate stock levels, and lost revenue. That’s why having a reliable inventory management solution is essential for success. The Aldelo Express Inventory Module offers restaurant owners and operators a flexible and seamless way to track, manage, and optimize their inventory—all from a cloud-based POS system.

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For restaurants, an effective menu is more than just a list of food items—it’s a key part of the customer experience that can affect service quality as much as the quality of the food. A well-designed restaurant menu should be easy to navigate, support customization, and ensure that staff can quickly process orders with accuracy. However, managing menus can be time-consuming, especially when businesses offer multiple portion sizes, flavors, add-ons, or combo options.
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That’s where the Aldelo Express Matrix Module shines! This powerful tool makes menu organization and management simple, helping restaurant owners build dynamic, customizable menus while improving efficiency across multiple ordering channels—including staff-facing POS devices, self-service kiosks, and online orders through Masa+.

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​​April is packed with high-profile events that bring people together, from religious celebrations like Passover and Easter to major sporting events like the Boston Marathon and the PGA Masters Tournament. These occasions present prime opportunities for restaurants to drive revenue and attract new customers through digital gift card promotions.
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As customers gather with family and friends to celebrate, dine out, and watch live sports, they seek convenient ways to pay for meals, give thoughtful gifts, and enjoy a seamless dining experience. Masa+ digital gift cards provide an easy-to-purchase, easy-to-redeem solution that benefits both customers and restaurants alike.

And the opportunities don’t stop in April—restaurants can use this momentum to promote digital gift cards for Mother’s Day in May, ensuring continued engagement and sales growth.

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In the fast-paced world of restaurants, improving table turns is essential for maximizing revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is the introduction of self-order kiosks, which improve table turns in both indoor and outdoor dining areas. These kiosks not only streamline the ordering process but also improve operational efficiency, making them an invaluable asset to modern restaurants.

What Are Kiosks and How Do They Work?
Self-order kiosks are interactive digital devices placed in strategic areas of the restaurant, allowing customers to browse image-based menus, place their orders, and even make payments without needing to wait for a server. Aldelo Express Kiosks are supported on non-proprietary tablets, and offer a user-friendly interface for an intuitive and familiar customer experience. Once the order is placed, it is sent directly to the kitchen, reducing the need for manual order entry, minimizing errors, and seamlessly organizing kiosk orders into digital Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) and kitchen printers alongside orders placed by staff and even customers online.

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As restaurants adapt to evolving consumer demands, offering versatile and portable meal options has become, for many businesses, a key to driving sales. One popular menu addition is turning popular dishes into customizable "food bowl" or "bowl" versions. These compact, easy-to-carry meals appeal to busy customers looking for convenience and simplicity, while providing restaurants with an opportunity to expand their menu and delivery offerings with minimal effort.

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April brings a vibrant blend of flavors, themes, and celebrations that offer restaurants endless opportunities to connect with customers and increase engagement. From National Pickleball Month to National Garlic Day, April is packed with food-focused days and lifestyle moments perfect for creative promotions. Here’s how restaurants can capitalize on this month’s lineup of events:

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With rising wages, labor costs, and ongoing staffing challenges, restaurants are looking for ways to optimize operations without compromising service quality. Rather than reducing staff, many restaurants are using self-service technology to re-allocate employees to other, often more valuable, tasks, ensuring smooth operations while improving customer experiences.

Aldelo Express provides a suite of self-service solutions that help restaurants make the most of their teams, allowing staff to focus on hospitality, food quality, and efficiency while technology handles routine tasks. Here’s how:

​1. Aldelo Express Kiosks Free Up Staff for Customer Engagement
Aldelo Express Kiosks, powered by iPad tablets, allow customers to place and customize their own orders at the counter. Instead of taking orders manually, staff can shift their attention to greeting guests, answering questions, and expediting food preparation. This improves efficiency while creating a more welcoming experience for customers.

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Coffee shops operate in a fast-paced environment where speed, customization, and convenience are essential to customer satisfaction. Aldelo Express, combined with Masa+, offers coffee shop owners advanced tools to deliver exceptional customer experiences and optimize operations. From the versatile Aldelo Express Matrix Module to QR code Masa+ Multi-Store Online Ordering, Loyalty Rewards, and Gift Cards, Aldelo Express and Masa+ elevate coffee service with comprehensive and smart restaurant solutions.

Seamless Customization with the Aldelo Express Matrix Module
Coffee lovers value customization, and the Aldelo Express Matrix Module makes it easy to offer personalized options for every order. With the Aldelo Express Matrix Module, coffee shop operators can create a single menu item for popular drinks, then include multiple modifiers such as milk types, syrups, toppings, and more.

For example, a single “Latte” menu item can offer nearly endless combinations of options like oat milk, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and extra espresso shots—all selected with just a few taps. This intuitive system ensures accurate orders and faster service while enhancing the customer experience.

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March is a month of celebration for cocktail enthusiasts and whiskey aficionados alike. National Cocktail Day, observed on March 24, and International Whiskey Day, celebrated on March 27, offer perfect opportunities for restaurants and bars to engage patrons, highlight their beverage offerings, and increase sales. These back-to-back celebrations bring a spirited energy to the dining experience, making it a great time for establishments to shine.

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Stable power and internet service is crucial for running a food service operation. But what happens when connectivity falters due to severe weather, power brownouts, or service outages? With proper preparedness measures, restaurants can rely on Aldelo Express during power and internet outages to continue serving customers and processing orders until power and internet services are restored in their area.

Support During Internet Outages
One way Aldelo Express supports restaurants during an internet outage is by supporting cash-based transactions until connectivity is restored. Once internet connectivity is restored, Aldelo Express will automatically synchronize all cash transactions with the cloud-based back office, eliminating the need for manual intervention and ensuring sales data remains accurate and up-to-date.

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Pi Day, celebrated on March 14th (3.14), is a fun and unique opportunity for restaurants to engage customers with creative promotions. This unofficial holiday honors the mathematical constant π (pi), but for the food industry, it’s the perfect chance to capitalize on a day associated with pies of all kinds—pizza, dessert pies, and savory options. Here’s how restaurants can make the most of Pi Day with compelling marketing strategies that drive sales and create memorable experiences.

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As the days grow longer and warmer, restaurants will experience a surge in customers eager to dine out and celebrate the arrival of spring. With patio dining reopening and seasonal promotions attracting crowds, preparing your staff for the springtime rush is critical to ensuring excellent service and maximizing profits. Here's how you can get your team ready to handle the busy season with confidence and efficiency by using the Aldelo Express Cloud Point-of-Sale system for your restaurant, bar, pub, food truck, and more.

1. Refresh Training on POS Systems
Springtime brings an influx of customers, and smooth order-taking processes are essential to maintaining high service standards. Schedule staff refresher trainings on your restaurant's point-of-sale (POS) system, ensuring they are comfortable with every function. Remind staff how Aldelo Express simplifies POS ordering and payment processes with hand gesture navigation tools and image-based buttons.

Encourage team members to practice using the system during non-peak hours, focusing on features like split checks, modifiers, and the integration of loyalty programs or gift cards.

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New restaurant technology can help food service businesses improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and increase profitability. As a result, the restaurant industry is constantly evolving to improve the lives of customers and restaurant employees, reducing employee turnover and increasing repeat visits. However, implementing new technology isn’t just about selecting the latest innovations—it also requires careful planning, consideration of both staff and customer sentiment, and a focus on long-term success. Here are five key factors to consider when integrating new technology into your restaurant or food service operation.

1. No Customer Left Behind: Helping Guests Adapt to New Technology
Customers drive restaurant success, so their willingness to accept new technology is essential for business success. While many guests appreciate digital ordering, mobile payments, and self-service kiosks, others may be hesitant to change. If restaurants move too abruptly, customers may be deterred and reduce their engagement and purchases from the restaurant. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, it’s important to introduce new technology in a way that supports all customers—both tech-savvy users and those who prefer traditional service.

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Major League Baseball’s opening weekend is an exciting time for sports fans. It’s also a golden opportunity for restaurants to attract customers and boost sales. This year, the MLB 2025 season will open in Japan on March 18-19 with a two game series between the L.A. Dodgers playing the Chicago Cubs, and other teams across the U.S. on March 27. Whether you’re catering to die-hard fans, casual viewers, or families out for a good time, the MLB 2025 season and strategic marketing can make your establishment the go-to spot for game day gatherings for 8 months out of the year.
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While being mindful of MLB, team, and associated copyrights and trademarks, here are five tips to knock your MLB opening weekend marketing out of the park:

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​In the fast-paced restaurant industry, having a user-friendly point-of-sale (POS) system is essential. A complicated or confusing system can increase training time, slow down operations, and frustrate employees. Aldelo Express is designed with intuitive navigation, built-in training tools, and helpful on-screen guidance, making it easy for restaurant staff to learn, use, and manage daily operations efficiently.

​Simplified User Interface for Faster Operations
Aldelo Express offers a clean and intuitive layout, ensuring staff can quickly understand and navigate the system. With touch-friendly controls, logical workflows, and easy access to key features, employees can complete transactions, manage orders, and handle payments with minimal effort. This design helps reduce errors, speed up service, and improve overall efficiency.

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In today’s fast-paced, tech-savvy world, digital gift cards have become an essential offering for modern restaurants. As a versatile and convenient alternative to traditional plastic gift cards, digital gift cards allow restaurants to boost sales, enhance customer loyalty, and tap into the lucrative gift-giving market. Here’s why your restaurant needs digital gift cards from Masa+.

​1. Drive Sales and Revenue
Digital gift cards are an effective way to increase revenue, particularly during peak seasons like holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. Since customers often purchase gift cards as a quick and thoughtful gift, your restaurant benefits from additional income upfront. Moreover, recipients frequently spend beyond the gift card’s value, leading to higher ticket sizes and incremental sales.

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Effective labor management is critical for restaurant success. Balancing staff productivity with operational costs ensures smooth service and customer satisfaction while safeguarding profitability. Aldelo Express offers a range of tools to simplify labor management for restaurant owners, helping them efficiently oversee their teams while focusing on delivering excellent dining experiences.

Comprehensive Timekeeping and Scheduling
Aldelo Express offers robust timekeeping features that allow managers to track employee clock-ins and clock-outs directly from the POS system. Employees can log their time through secure methods such as PIN entry or AI Facial Recognition Login, ensuring accuracy and preventing time theft. Managers can also schedule shifts, monitor real-time labor costs, and analyze staffing levels and productivity—all within the Aldelo Express cloud back-office.

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March offers a variety of food-themed holidays perfect for drawing in customers, promoting unique menu items, and creating memorable dining experiences. Here’s how your restaurant can celebrate each special day to boost business and engagement.

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March offers a variety of opportunities to engage your customers with creative and fun event marketing campaigns. From spring cleaning traditions to the excitement of March Madness, there are many ways to connect with customers and drive business during this transitional month. Here’s how to leverage key March 2025 events for your restaurant or business.

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For pizza restaurants, customization power is essential. From crust to toppings, customers love having the freedom to craft their ideal pizza, ensuring a personalized dining experience. Aldelo Express offers a powerful Pizza Module that streamlines this customization process, providing unmatched flexibility for both restaurants and their customers.

Easy Setup and Maintenance
Configuring the Pizza Module is simple. Restaurant operators can quickly establish base items, toppings, and pricing structures that integrate directly into the Aldelo Express POS system. Inventory updates are automatically reflected in the menu, keeping selections accurate and up-to-date across all ordering platforms.

​Streamlined Pizza Customization
The Aldelo Express Pizza Module simplifies the ordering process by allowing restaurants to configure highly customizable pizzas on their POS system. Customers can mix and match toppings, select their preferred crust or sauce type, and determine portion sizes for specific areas of the pizza (like halves or even thirds). This intuitive interface empowers staff to quickly accommodate customer preferences and needs, enhancing guest satisfaction and order accuracy.

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Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day and, for many restaurants, it is a key revenue generator. Offering a unique, high-quality breakfast menu and ensuring smooth, efficient service can set your restaurant apart. One way to elevate your breakfast service is by using the right tools, and Aldelo Express is here to help. With its advanced features and streamlined solutions, Aldelo Express can significantly enhance breakfast menu creation and updating processes, as well as service quality, allowing your restaurant to stand out in a competitive breakfast market.

1. Streamlined Menu Management with AI
Aldelo Express’s AI-powered tools, such as the AI Menu Builder, simplify menu creation and updates, ensuring that your breakfast menu remains fresh and up-to-date. The AI Menu Builder uses an iPad camera to scan and capture data from items written down or printed on a traditional paper menu. The AI tool then automatically populates your POS system with menu item names, descriptions, and prices. Over time, the system learns from previous image captures, supporting enhanced accuracy and consistency for all items across point-of-sale and Masa+ Digital Menus. This automation minimizes the chance for human error, reduces manual changes, and frees up your staff to focus on other areas, like customer service.

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Hispanic restaurants have a unique charm that combines rich culinary traditions, bold flavors, and vibrant dining experiences. To succeed in this popular and fast-paced industry, operators need efficient tools that streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost profitability.
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Whether you run a sit-down restaurant, taco truck, or casual counter-service establishment, Aldelo Express offers flexible solutions to fit your needs. Its cloud-based platform works across iPads, Android tablets, and mobile devices, giving Hispanic restaurants the freedom to scale their operations and adapt to changing customer demands. Aldelo Express Point of Sale (POS) is the perfect solution for Hispanic restaurants, offering robust features tailored to the diverse needs of these establishments.

​Simplify Complex Menus
Hispanic cuisine often features extensive menus with customizable options, from complex bar menus, to build-your-own burritos, to various protein choices for tacos, enchiladas, or bowls. Aldelo Express simplifies this complexity with its Matrix Module. Restaurants can create customizable menu items with multiple options and modifiers, streamlining the order process while maintaining accuracy.

For example, a base taco menu item can include options for tortillas, proteins, toppings, and sauces. Staff and customers can quickly build their orders with just a few taps, making it easy to accommodate special requests for any order type, including dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery.

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Quick service restaurants (QSRs) rely on speed, efficiency, and accuracy to deliver an exceptional customer experience and manage high-volume operations. Aldelo Express offers a suite of powerful, user-friendly tools that can streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and boost overall efficiency in quick service restaurants. With innovative technology tailored to the unique needs of QSRs, Aldelo Express is the ideal POS solution for businesses looking to improve service delivery and profitability.

1. Efficient Order Management with Image-Based POS Menus
Aldelo Express simplifies the ordering process for staff by offering visually intuitive, image-based POS menus. These menus display clear, vibrant images of menu items, helping employees quickly identify and select the correct options with minimal training. This intuitive interface enhances order accuracy and speeds up service, even during peak times. Plus, QSRs that use the Masa+ Online Ordering platform provide easy and attractive image-based ordering for their customers, helping reduce ordering time while overcoming potential language barriers.

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​As the beverage industry continues to evolve, bars, pubs, and clubs are staying ahead by adapting to emerging trends and consumer preferences. 2025 promises an exciting array of drink trends that combine creativity, sustainability, and classic flavors. Here’s a preview of what your bar, pub, or club can expect to see in the coming year.