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guest preferences for qr codes

Restaurant Industry Trends

QR‑Code Fatigue: What Guests Prefer Now

When guests tire of endless QR codes, understanding their desire for authentic interactions can transform their experience and boost satisfaction.

The Ugly Kitchen Team
August 19, 2025

fast consistent service delivery

Coffee

Drive‑Thru Espresso: Speed of Service Standards

Here's how to optimize your drive-thru espresso speed of service standards and keep…

Max Schneider
December 20, 2025

efficient cafe layout design

Coffee

Bar Flow and Station Layout for Busy Cafes

Streamlining bar flow and station layout in busy cafes can boost efficiency; discover…

Max Schneider
December 20, 2025

measurement methods for brewing

Coffee

Brew‑By‑Weight Vs Brew‑By‑Volume

Learn why brew-by-weight offers more consistency than brew-by-volume, and discover…

Max Schneider
December 19, 2025

turbulence enhances pour over extraction

Coffee

Turbulence and Pour Technique in Pour‑Over

Analyzing turbulence and pour technique in pour-over brewing reveals how control over…

The Ugly Kitchen Team
December 19, 2025