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Why Digital Menu Boards Are a Game-Changer for Local Restaurants and Cafes

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The world we live in is changing constantly. Technology is evolving, so it creates new needs and expectations for businesses. If you have a restaurant or cafe, you want to meet the needs of your customers so that you can turn them into loyal ones, not keep them simply as visitors. The dining industry, just like all the other industries, is undergoing rapid transformation. This transformation is driven by evolving customer expectations, technological advancements, and the growing adoption of digital solutions. As local restaurants and cafes are competing against larger chains, they have to use tools to differentiate themselves and thrive in this competitive market. 

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Reader says , Restaurant owners who lobbied for Village Garage stick Patrons with more Parking Fees

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It is quite ironic that the restaurant owners who lobbied so long and hard for this garage (Saraceno, Sullivan, & Vagianos) screwed themselves and their patrons in the process by demanding a structure so large (i.e., expensive) be built that the only way to pay for it is by extending metered parking times until well into the evening.

I can’t wait until they come running back to the Council a few years from now asking that the metered parking be pushed back until 6 PM because their businesses are suffering.

Lesson to be learned John, Ed, and Paul – You can’t have your cake and eat it too!