O’FALLON, IL (StLouisRestaurantReview)  Two independent hospitality businesses in O’Fallon are proving that collaboration, not competition, can drive stronger revenue and deeper community engagement. Quick Take: Mozay Social and 3 Zapp Bar have implemented a joint event strategy in which Mozay manages food and marketing, while 3 Zapp Bar handles alcohol sales and venue operations, resulting…

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Federal Court Backs Illinois Restaurants in Credit Card Fee Fight CHICAGO, IL (StLouisRestaurantReview) A federal judge has ruled in favor of Illinois restaurants in a closely watched dispute over credit card swipe fees, potentially reshaping how processing costs are calculated on restaurant transactions. Key Points: Illinois may prohibit interchange fees on sales tax and gratuity portions…

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A Smarter Way to Manage Online Orders: St. Louis Restaurant Review Introduces Unified Ordering Solutions with eOrderSTL and Figure POS ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry did not become complicated overnight, but online ordering has accelerated the problem. What started as a single delivery tablet has become four, five, or more devices competing for…

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St. Louis Restaurant Review Introduces Featured Stories for Local Restaurants in the St. Louis region. ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) In an increasingly competitive restaurant landscape, visibility matters more than ever. To help independent restaurants stand out, St. Louis Restaurant Review is announcing the availability of Featured Story placements, designed to give locally owned restaurants a…

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Why Every Restaurant Should Create a Dedicated Catering Menu How Catering Can Stabilize Revenue, Expand Reach, and Strengthen Long-Term Restaurant Survival Catering Is No Longer Optional for Restaurants ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) The restaurant industry has changed permanently. Rising food costs, labor shortages, unpredictable foot traffic, and shifting consumer habits have forced operators to rethink…

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(StLouisRestaurantReview) Restaurants have been chasing one goal for years: make the checkout feel invisible. From QR ordering to tap-to-pay terminals, the push is about speed, fewer errors, and less time spent waiting near a counter. As cashless kiosks spread, they’re also getting people comfortable with prepaid-style spending, the same mindset behind voucher top-ups for online…

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