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Spring and summer are peak seasons for the food industry. With the summer enthusiasm, tourism, and general influx of customers, preparing for summer crowds is essential, but can be time-consuming. Aldelo Express simplifies summer prep challenges with multiple available AI Automation Services that save managers time and enhance efficiency in a restaurant, bar, food truck, or quick service operation.

​Here are four ways Aldelo Express AI features help restaurant owners save managers time and improve overall efficiency:

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In today’s competitive hospitality market, restaurant owners are expected to juggle exceptional customer service, tight labor resources, cost controls, and operational efficiency—all at once. One of the most powerful ways restaurants are staying ahead of the curve is by embracing automation through point-of-sale (POS) systems enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI). Far from being a luxury, AI-powered automation is quickly becoming an accessible tool for restaurants looking to streamline operations and increase profitability.

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Summer is a bustling time for restaurants, with families craving convenient dining options amid back-to-school chaos and end-of-summer outings. Seasonal takeout bundles are a smart way to meet this demand, offering curated meal packages that cater to picnics, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals. By leveraging Aldelo Express POS and Masa+ Online Ordering, restaurants can streamline operations, boost sales, and delight customers with these tailored offerings. Here’s how to make seasonal takeout bundles a hit this summer.

Why Takeout Bundles Work
As summer winds down, customers seek hassle-free dining solutions. Parents are juggling school prep, while others are squeezing in final outdoor adventures. Takeout bundles are pre-packaged meals designed for groups, and offer convenience and value, and encourage larger orders. Industry trends show that takeout sales remain strong, with more diners preferring off-premise options for their flexibility. By creating seasonal bundles, restaurants can continue tapping into this market, driving revenue and showcasing summer flavors.

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Summer is the perfect time for restaurants to refresh their menus with exciting seasonal specials and limited-time offers. Whether it’s tropical drinks, fresh salads, or BBQ-inspired entrees, customers love seeing new items that reflect the spirit of the season. But updating menus can be time-consuming, especially for restaurants that already juggle a packed schedule. That’s where the Aldelo Express AI Menu Builder comes in.
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The Aldelo Express AI Menu Builder helps restaurant owners and operators quickly scan, capture, and import new menu items using just an iPad camera. By leveraging AI technology, the system automatically recognizes item names, descriptions, and prices from a physical or printed menu. It then populates menu entries that can be easily reviewed and adjusted before being published to the POS, online ordering menus, and self-service kiosks.

This powerful tool allows restaurants to roll out seasonal menus faster than ever, with minimal manual data entry and fewer chances for error. Operators can debut summer offerings like grilled favorites, fresh seafood, and fruity cocktails with just a few taps, ensuring their business stays current and competitive.

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Online ordering has become a standard convenience for both restaurants and their customers. It helps businesses streamline operations, reduce order errors, and reach more customers without relying solely on phone calls or in-person visits. While many online ordering platforms require separate integrations, Masa+ is available with Aldelo Express as a seamless and native solution that offers a simple and single solution, as opposed to one that requires multiple stations to maintain online services. This allows restaurants to offer a frictionless online ordering and payment experience while keeping operations simple and efficient.

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Dining out with friends and family is a great way to enjoy a meal together, but when it comes time to settle the bill, things can get complicated. Some guests may want to split the check evenly, while others prefer to pay only for what they ordered. Some customers may even want to share the cost of an appetizer, entrée, or dessert among just a few people from a larger group, making calculations even trickier.

That’s where Aldelo Express comes in. With its Share Item and Split Check features, Aldelo Express makes bill-splitting simple, fast, and stress-free for both restaurant staff and customers.

With Aldelo Express, customers can split the bill:

• By Item – Assign specific items to a guest’s individual bill, including after an order is sent to the kitchen
• Evenly – Divide the total bill equally among all guests
• By Shared Item – Allow guests to evenly share the cost of a single menu item among multiple guests

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Running a food truck is an exciting and fast-paced business, but it also comes with unique challenges. Limited space, high customer demand, and the need for quick service require a point-of-sale (POS) system that’s flexible, efficient, and easy to use. That’s why Aldelo Express and Masa+ offer the best food truck POS solutions to streamline transactions, improve customer experience, and boost profitability.

Why a Reliable POS is Critical for Food Trucks
Unlike traditional restaurants, food trucks operate in compact spaces, often moving to different locations throughout the week. A reliable food truck POS system must be:

• Compact & Mobile – Space is limited, so a food truck POS system should fit neatly in the truck while offering the ability to take orders from anywhere.
• Fast & Efficient – Food truck customers expect quick service. A slow or complicated checkout process can result in lost sales.
• Connected & Flexible – With multiple payment options, including credit cards, digital wallets, and contactless payments, a food truck can cater to all types of customers.
• Cloud-Based & Remote Capable – Operating in various locations means using mobile internet connectivity through cellular data. A cloud-based system with mobile connectivity ensures uninterrupted service.

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As summer approaches, customers are eager to enjoy outdoor dining experiences with friends and family. Whether it’s a beachside gathering, a park picnic, or a backyard barbecue, restaurants can capitalize on the season by offering convenient takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery options. With Aldelo Express and Masa+, restaurants can efficiently manage and promote picnic-ready meals while streamlining operations for maximum profitability.

Catering to Summer Cravings
Customers looking for picnic-friendly meals seek convenience, variety, and quality. Offering packaged meal bundles, shareable platters, and easy-to-carry food options encourages larger orders while simplifying the dining experience. Think sandwich platters, charcuterie boards, refreshing salads, or family-style barbecue meals that travel well and require minimal setup.

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As the summer season approaches, restaurants anticipate an influx of customers eager to enjoy meals in vibrant outdoor settings and relaxed dining atmospheres. Whether it’s a patio brunch, an evening under the stars, or a bustling waterfront café, efficient table service is key to delivering a memorable guest experience. Here’s how restaurant owners can enhance their summer table service to maximize efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profits.

1. Streamline Ordering with Mobile POS and QR Code Payments
Summer dining means busier tables and higher customer turnover. To keep up with demand, restaurants should equip servers with mobile handheld POS devices, allowing them to take orders tableside and send them directly to the kitchen. This eliminates unnecessary trips back and forth and ensures that orders are placed quickly and accurately.

Additionally, offering Masa+ Scan & Pay and Masa+ QR Code Fast Pay from Aldelo Express enables guests to settle their bills with ease by scanning a QR code from their receipt or their Masa+ Secure Wallet. These contactless payment options reduce wait times and free up staff to focus on serving more guests efficiently.

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Summer hits, and the food scene explodes—restaurants buzzing, bars slinging drinks, food trucks parked at every corner. The sun’s out, the crowds are thick, and everyone’s hungry for something fast and tasty. But with the seasonal chaos comes the usual headaches: lines snaking out the door, staff running on fumes, and customers tapping their feet. But self-service kiosks are the unsung heroes ready to flip the script for restaurants, bars, and food trucks in the hot months. Self-service kiosks are a game-changing solution that can streamline operations, boost efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction during the summer rush.

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As the weather warms up, restaurants have a unique opportunity to enhance their outdoor dining experiences with convenient QR codes. QR codes are becoming a staple in the industry, not just for menus but also for digital payments, loyalty programs, and customer engagement. With Aldelo Express Masa+ Digital Payment services such as QR Code Fast Pay and Scan & Pay, restaurants can provide seamless, secure transactions while streamlining operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

​Here are some creative ways to integrate QR code convenience into your restaurant’s spring and summer service…

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In busy restaurant environments, providing quick, convenient service is key to keeping customers happy and sustaining operational efficiency. With Aldelo Express, restaurants gain a versatile, tablet-based point-of-sale (POS) system that enables mobile ordering from anywhere in the restaurant. Whether your staff is serving tableside, taking orders on outdoor patios, or moving freely throughout the dining space, Aldelo Express solutions, including Aldelo Express Tablets, support seamless order-taking and customer satisfaction.

Tablet POS Ordering Goes Almost Anywhere
Aldelo Express Tablet POS operates on iPad and Android tablets, providing a lightweight and portable solution that adapts to your restaurant’s unique layout. Whether your establishment includes a spacious dining room, a rooftop patio, or even pop-up service areas, Aldelo Express Tablet POS allows staff to take and process orders on the spot using a Wi-Fi or cellular internet connection. This flexibility enhances the customer experience by reducing wait times and increasing order accuracy through real-time communication with the kitchen.

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Customer-facing restaurant technology has made ordering and payments more efficient than ever. From QR code-accessible digital menus to self-service kiosks, restaurants are embracing tools that streamline operations and reduce wait times. But despite these advancements, many customers still crave personal interaction when they dine out—especially in sit-down restaurants, where service is just as important as the food. Guests appreciate being greeted by a friendly server, guided through the menu with recommendations, and given attentive, personalized service throughout their meal.

​By embracing mobile POS solutions, restaurants don’t have to choose between efficiency and hospitality—they can have both. It’s time to enhance your great service with the perfect blend of human connection and modern technology.

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In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, operators need technology that enhances efficiency, improves customer satisfaction, and expands service beyond traditional dining rooms. Aldelo Express handheld mobile POS devices provide a seamless, flexible solution for restaurants to take orders and accept payments directly at the table, on outdoor patios, or even at offsite events. With these mobile POS devices, staff can offer faster, more convenient service while maintaining full integration with the restaurant’s front-of-house, back-of-house, and back-office point-of-sale operations.
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Enhancing Tableside Service for Faster, More Personalized Dining
The ability to process orders and payments directly at the table has enhanced the dining experience for both customers and staff. Instead of walking back and forth to a stationary terminal, servers can input orders instantly on a handheld device, reducing order processing time and minimizing errors. Orders are sent immediately to the kitchen, allowing food to be prepared faster while ensuring accuracy.

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May is a prime month for sports fans, with major events across horse racing, golf, basketball, soccer, and motorsports. These events bring in crowds eager to celebrate, making them perfect opportunities for restaurants to boost sales and customer engagement, while being mindful of trademarked and copyrighted titles, words, images, and phrases related to each event. This article will explore how you can generate business for your restaurant this May and create a memorable experience for your guests.

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Employee theft is a significant concern for businesses of all sizes. It can erode profits, damage morale, create a climate of distrust, and literally shutter a business. Fortunately, modern technology offers effective tools to combat this issue. Here are five key features within the Aldelo Express system that can help you protect your bottom line and stop employee theft:

1. Digital Time Cards: Accuracy and Efficiency at Your Fingertips
In the digital age, digital time cards are essential for every business. Even a single dishonest employee can significantly hurt a business’s bottom line. One crucial feature of Aldelo Express is its digital Labor Module with digital time cards – a valuable tool for any business, regardless of size. Using the Aldelo Express Labor Module is a simple process, easy to teach, and offers enhanced efficiency for managers:

• Reduced Errors: Say goodbye to messy handwritten timesheets and calculation errors.  Digital time cards provide accurate records, minimizing discrepancies.
• Improved Reporting: Gain clear insights into employee hours with comprehensive reporting, quickly and clearly synchronized into back-office labor reports. This data is crucial for payroll processing and identifying potential issues.
• Easy Corrections: Management can easily correct any errors, ensuring accurate pay for employees.

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A deciding factor for many customers today is the ability to customize their food and drink orders. Customization may be the key for gaining regular customers and long-term loyalty, whether they are building their own burrito, customizing a sandwich, or selecting ingredients for a milk tea or coffee drink. To keep up with these demands while maintaining efficiency and accuracy, restaurant owners need a point-of-sale (POS) system that can handle complex and highly customizable menu items with ease.
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The Aldelo Express Matrix Module is designed to meet these needs, allowing restaurants to offer fully customizable and modifiable menu options with structured yet flexible configurations. Whether a business serves made-to-order stir-fries, build-your-own pizzas, customized smoothies, or specialty coffee drinks, the Matrix Module ensures that orders are processed efficiently and accurately across all service channels.

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As the weather warms up, May is an ideal time to refresh your beverage offerings. From iced coffees to tropical cocktails, expanding your spring and summer drink menu can boost customer engagement and increase sales. Aldelo Express offers Masa+ Promo Cards, Gift Cards, Online Storefronts, and Loyalty Rewards that your restaurant can use to easily promote seasonal beverages and enhance customer loyalty.

Expand Reach with an Online Storefront
With a Masa+ Online Storefront, customers can browse and order seasonal drinks for pickup or delivery. Showcase your new spring and summer beverages—like a cold brew caramel latte or a berry hibiscus iced tea—and make it easy for customers to place orders from any internet connection. Combine this with digital promo cards and gift cards to offer exclusive deals and drink bundles.

Promote Seasonal Drinks with Masa+ Promo Cards
Encourage customers to try new drinks like a watermelon mojito, mango smoothie, or honey lavender iced latte by offering limited-time discounts, buy-one-get-one offers, or complimentary drinks through Masa+ Promo Cards. Distribute these digital promo cards strategically to an individual, group, or anyone to increase repeat visits and attract new customers.

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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.

​Outside of the basic “item 86” countdown feature, let’s dive into a few key benefits of the Aldelo Express Inventory Module…

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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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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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Sit-down restaurants are finding creative ways to balance excellent customer service with operational efficiency. One of the most impactful tools reshaping this balance is QR code ordering in sit-down restaurant environments. By combining convenience and efficiency, QR code ordering has become a valuable asset for sit-down restaurants aiming to meet evolving customer expectations while optimizing workflows and labor costs.

A Seamless Customer Experience
QR code ordering enhances the dining experience by offering customers greater control over their ordering experience. Rather than waiting for a server to take their order, answer questions about menu item ingredients or availability, or deliver a physical guest check, diners can scan a QR code placed at their table to view the menu, place their order, and even pay their bill—all from their smartphone. This reduces downtime and supports a seamless dining experience.

By offering an intuitive and interactive menu, restaurants can showcase vibrant images, detailed descriptions, and upsell opportunities such as add-ons or featured items. Diners also feel more empowered to order at their own pace, contributing to higher satisfaction levels.

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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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In the fast-paced world of restaurant operations, security is just as important as speed and efficiency. A breach in your point-of-sale (POS) system can lead to financial losses, fraud, and even damage to your restaurant’s reputation and customer loyalty. That’s why Aldelo Express is designed with multiple layers of security to protect restaurant owners, employees, and customers.