Restaurant

There’s no denying that the hospitality industry has had it tough in recent years. From Covid lockdowns to staff shortages, rising...

We are living in important times.The lingering effects of the pandemic where we were reminded that we are not, as a species,  invincible...

In the world of dining, first impressions are everything, and a well-set table plays a pivotal role in shaping those impressions.Whether...

Near field communication, commonly called NFC, is a form of payment technology that allows people to pay using a device such as a mobile...

Soft openings offer restaurants a unique opportunity to test their menu, operations and service quality in a low-pressure environment...

In June of this year, I was fortunate enough to partake in a first-of-its-kind hospitality event, the Good Food Symposium, in Melbourne...

Wages, superannuation, penalty rates, and award categories can be challenging for business owners, especially when the goalposts change...

Owning a restaurant is a dream for many businesspeople. Yet, the day-to-day costs of opening and running a restaurant can make owners...

The cost-of-living crisis and the impact of rising inflation have dominated headlines for well over a year, and rightly so. From everyday...

If you’ve dined out in recent years, you may have noticed something that seems to have permeated a lot of venues. Something that...

Something has been happening over the past couple of years, and it’s something that won’t have gone unnoticed by most people. I’m...

While small towns might not have the same foot traffic as big cities, they can still be bustling with activity and can be the ideal...

On Monday, June 3rd, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced a minimum wage increase for Australian workers. From 1 July 2024, the...

As a hospitality venue, the chances are you already have a payment provider for your business. However, with new players entering the...

Paris Butter is a restaurant which values experiences above all else.It is a mainstay in the Auckland dining scene and a familiar name...

With the end of financial year (EOFY) fast approaching, it’s essential to set aside time to go through all of your restaurant financials...

Early this year, Lightspeed hosted the Table Talks event where we brought together some of the leading figures in both hospitality...

DOC Group has an ethos based on absolute authenticity.It’s in their name, DOC standing for Denominazione di Origine Controllata,...

There has been a certain buzz around plant-based foods over the past few years.Whether you’re catering to seasoned vegans, health...

Lightspeed and OpenTable recently hosted Hospo Circle, an event that brought together local hospitality professionals to share insights,...

Just a few short years ago, you’d be forgiven for not knowing what a bottomless brunch was. Fast forward to today, and the bottomless...