💲 Pecan POS Launches Customizable Kiosks for Small Restaurants

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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Finnish Food & Sauna Culture Offer Guests a Sensory Journey

In Finland, saunas aren't just about heat—they’re a full sensory ritual. Visitors often enjoy simple snacks like foil-wrapped sausages or salted salmon inside the sauna or nearby. Paired with traditional beverages like coffee, berry wine, or “sauna beer,” the experience blends relaxation, flavor, and cultural heritage. With over 3 million saunas in a population of 5.5 million, this intimacy with sauna life is foundational to social and culinary Finnish traditions.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

“Dry-Run Day” Prep for Allergy-Friendly Lines

Dedicate one shift every week to create mock allergic reaction scenarios and rehearse responses. Train the team to check ingredient labels, notify guests of substitutions, and use separate utensils—all without customers watching. These drills boost preparedness and confidence, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and protecting guests with food sensitivities.

🚀 Scaling Up

Restaurants Optimistic About Sales Growth in 2026

Despite cautious consumer behavior, the Food Away from Home Association predicts a 1.1% inflation-adjusted increase in restaurant spending in 2026. This hesitance-driving bounce suggests growth, grounded in steady demand—especially if operators adapt offerings and messages to tighter household budgets. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Pecan POS Launches Customizable Kiosks for Small Restaurants

Pecan unveiled a lightweight, modular POS kiosk at a recent trade show—engineered for ease, flexibility, and independence. Designed for environments that don’t fit traditional chains, the system provides low-cost deployment, user-friendly installs, and scalable functionality tailored to diverse menus and staff needs. ​Read more

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