In just two short weeks, we’ll be making the trek up to Atlantic City, NJ to exhibit at Pizza & Pasta NE. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off our revolutionary wine dispensing. What pairs better with pizza/pasta than wine? With the show fast approaching, we’ve had pizza on the brain. Let’s dive into the […]
In our previous post, we walked through the different layers that go into producing, packaging, and consuming a bottle of wine and how each affect its carbon footprint. This time, let’s take a look at wine’ carbonated cousin – beer. Beer is more complicated to evaluate than wine because of the wide variety of ingredients […]
We’re living in a world where more and more F&B professionals need to consider their position on the tech playing field. Some new solutions are no-brainers – if you can install a smart dispensing system or more sophisticated POS/inventory management software, the benefits are obvious. But how can technology affect business beyond your back of […]
To round out our trade show series, here’s a recap of our experience at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show last month. It was our first time exhibiting at a large show and we came away with some new perspective. Read on for our thoughts as well as our post-show strategy. THE EXCITEMENT People refer to […]
HOW TO GAUGE THEFT IN YOUR VENUE The first step to solving any problem is figuring out how big it is. Short of installing more sophisticated camera systems, how can you measure how much theft is affecting your business? First, take a look at your beverage cost history and your profit margins. If you’re buying […]
Benefits There are specific benefits that come with each pour size variation. While small, medium, and large aren’t the only options, having choices along those lines will provide the greatest gains for your business while providing multiple price points for your guests. Small Pour Sizes Small pour sizes depend on the beverage. For wine, it’s […]
As exhibitors, we’re always busy behind the scenes prepping our booth, setting meetings, and getting the word out. But, as an attendee, you can also benefit from having a solid game plan in place before the show. Here are our top tips for attending a trade show: SET A GOAL AND STRATEGY Before you attend […]
GETTING EXCITED In two short weeks, Chicago will welcome the industry’s best and brightest to the National Restaurant Association Show. Organizers expect 2,300 exhibitors and 60,000 attendees from around the world. This year, we’re jumping into the mix to show off our IoT beverage dispensing, make new friends, and see the sights. You can find […]
Back in March, we attended the Greater Washington Innovation Awards showcase, hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. As a nominee for the Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Innovator of the Year, we had the opportunity to present our IoT beverage dispensing solution to a panel of industry experts and host a display booth among […]
Overpouring is often unintentional The most common cases of overpouring are unintentional, caused by a lack of solid measuring practices or tools. Eye-balling a glass of wine or counting out shots for a cocktail are just two examples. Even when performed by highly skilled, honest servers, freepouring alcohol is questionable. Serving sizes are extremely difficult […]
