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As the craft beer industry matures, brewery owners face a shifting landscape—rising costs, cautious consumer sentiment, and tougher competition. But for breweries, brewpubs, and taprooms that prioritize data-driven operations and hospitality-focused service, 2025 offers real opportunity.
Switching POS systems can feel like a big leap—especially when the upfront costs stack up. At GoTab, we get it. That’s why we’re making it easier than ever for new operators to get started with our June Buy One, Get One Free POS bundle deal.
The U.S. hotel and resort industry is proving its resilience in 2025. After years of volatility, the sector is regaining stability—occupancy rates are climbing back toward pre-pandemic highs, average daily rates (ADR) continue to rise, and operators are once again investing in high-touch guest experiences. But the momentum isn’t without friction.
What a movie theater POS has to handle once the lobby is selling food, drinks and attractions alongside the ticket sales.
SkyBeach Resort, a newly reimagined historic resort located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is anything but ordinary. Tucked into the sun-soaked Skyway Marina District, this recently renovated 18-acre property offers guests a front-row seat to the Gulf’s coastal charm. With sweeping views of Tampa Bay, a private beach, a state of the art marina, and a vibrant new restaurant scene, the resort is quickly becoming one of Florida’s most talked-about getaways.
Running a hospitality venue is never easy—but if you're managing multiple service zones, floors, or high-traffic bars, it can feel like you’re juggling blindfolded. Too often, operators are stuck with outdated systems that weren’t built for today’s complex spaces. You end up with bottlenecks at fixed terminals, frustrated staff, and guests waiting longer than they should.
Running a successful brewery takes more than brewing great beer. From taproom service and food prep to inventory and loyalty programs, your systems need to work together seamlessly. GoTab put together a comprehensive list of the tools our best performing brewery operators use. A bit selfishly we are starting with the point-of-sale because that is our heritage - with the guest, at the point of experience.
What a food hall POS must do that a restaurant POS does not: multi-vendor routing, shared tabs, per-tenant settlement.
Like a box of LEGOs, GoTab started with a single piece—mobile payments—and has grown into something far greater, one brick at a time. Each addition was intentional, building toward a flexible, guest-centric platform that adapts to the needs of operators. As we turn nine, that evolution is clearer than ever: simple beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Running a hospitality venue with multiple floors, rooms, or service zones brings serious complexity. From seating to staffing, communication to check management, the more zones you operate, the more likely you are to run into friction—especially if your point-of-sale system wasn’t built to handle it.
For fast-growing hospitality operators—especially those in weddings, catering, and multi-venue event management—payment processing is more than just a technical function. It's a critical part of building trust, maintaining cash flow, and scaling efficiently. But as many operators know firsthand, today’s payment infrastructure often isn’t built for the realities of long lead times, large deposits, and complex integrations. Fortunately, there’s a smarter path forward.
Running a modern taphouse isn’t what it used to be. With shifting guest expectations, evolving labor challenges, and a growing demand for flexibility, today’s operators are rethinking how they serve. That’s where hybrid service comes in—and why GoTab is quickly becoming the go-to platform for innovative taproom models across the country.
GoTab has unveiled an updated brand promise, positioning itself as the entertainment commerce platform built to elevate the guest experience. As hospitality operators face tighter margins, rising guest expectations, and new business models like eatertainment, GoTab is helping them do more with less—streamlining operations while delivering exceptional service. The update reflects the company’s continued evolution alongside its customers, offering powerful tools for mobile ordering, ticketing, events, and back-of-house efficiency. More than a rebrand, it’s a renewed commitment to helping operators thrive without compromising the moments that matter most.
GoTab and Toast compared for food halls, FECs and multi-vendor venues on tabs, order routing, vendor payouts and reporting.
Financing a new brewery—or expanding an existing one—has always required creativity. But in today’s environment, it has become even more challenging. Rising interest rates and tightening lending standards have made traditional bank financing harder to access. Meanwhile, a generational shift is underway: as Baby Boomers retire and begin reallocating an estimated $75 trillion in assets, the structure of capital availability is changing. With a shrinking pool of active investors and a more conservative credit market, breweries need to explore a broader range of funding options.
Choosing a new point-of-sale (POS) system is a major decision for any hospitality business. But ensuring that system works seamlessly with your accounting/payroll tools, online ordering platform, and the rest of your tech stack? That’s where thoughtful integration planning becomes essential.
How going out became an activity rather than just a meal, and what the shift to eatertainment asks of hospitality operators.
We’re excited to announce general availability of GoTab Option Groups to all customers. Option Groups are a powerful new way to streamline how you assign modification options to your products. If you’ve used our Product Options before, we think you’ll love how Option Groups take things to the next level.
How Paddle & Par built a premium social sports venue in Beverly Hills, Michigan, from court booking to full table service.
Room service is a hallmark of great hospitality. Yet for many hotels, this once-reliable source of guest satisfaction and revenue has lost momentum. In-room dining is no longer just about placing a phone call and waiting for a knock on the door—it’s about meeting guests where they are: on their phones, on the go, and expecting fast, seamless service.
