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Even the best-laid service plans can go sideways—especially on a holiday weekend. 📸 Picture This: It's the Fourth of July weekend and after hours of walking in the sun and sand at the beach, all I wanted was a cold drink and a shady spot to relax. We finally found a nice looking brewery and gratefully settled in, hoping to kick back and enjoy the afternoon. It was pretty empty and no one approached our table so we scanned the QR code at the table and ordered. We thought it would be nice to sit outside so we asked the bartender if it was ok to move.
Breweries and taprooms operate very differently from traditional restaurants, and those differences have a big impact on what they need from a point-of-sale (POS) system. Instead of standard table service, these venues typically rely on tab-based ordering, with guests moving freely between the bar, patio, and event spaces—often placing multiple orders during a single visit. They also juggle a variety of offerings, from beer flights and growler fills to merch sales and rotating events. Accurate keg tracking and real-time inventory management are essential, as is the ability to support flexible ordering across taprooms, food hall setups, and outdoor areas.
At this year’s Bowl Expo, one question kept surfacing across the trade floor, breakout sessions, and one-on-one conversations: What should the systems of the future really look like? More and more operators are rethinking the “all-in-one” promise—not rejecting it outright, but recognizing its limits. Instead, they’re looking ahead to a model that prioritizes robust, flexible systems that truly excel in their domain and seamlessly connect with best-in-class tools across the rest of the operation.
In recent years, a new kind of hospitality experience has taken hold—one that blends activity, atmosphere, and automation. Think food halls with ping pong, taprooms with board games, or in this case: a dog park bar with cold brew and community events. Whether you’re planning a dog-centric venue or another form of eatertainment concept, one thing is clear: if the experience isn’t seamless, guests won’t stay long—and they won’t come back.
Crate Escapes Dog Park + Bar in Westfield, Indiana, is the first of its kind in the state, combining 1.5 acres of indoor and outdoor play space with a self-serve tap wall, craft coffee bar, and a rotating calendar of community events. Read on to learn how one family’s group text turned into Indiana’s go-to hangout and how GoTab helped bring it all to life.
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.
Located in the heart of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, CRAVE Food Hall is transforming the local dining scene with a fresh and modern approach. Set within the new os1515 Downtown mixed-use development, CRAVE is the only food hall of its kind in the entire state.
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.
Managing a food hall kitchen is a balancing act. You’re orchestrating multiple vendors, diverse menus, shared spaces, and high guest volume—all while trying to deliver consistent, timely service. Traditional printer chits and disjointed order flows often lead to bottlenecks, missed items, and frustrated teams.
The traditional movie-going experience is evolving. Audiences today expect more than just a film—they want food, drinks, and frictionless service that enhances the fun without breaking the flow. Whether it's an upscale dine-in cinema or a bustling family entertainment center (FEC), the right point of sale (POS) system makes all the difference.
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.
Food halls are reshaping how we dine—offering variety, flexibility, and community in one shared space. But behind the scenes, running a successful food hall presents unique operational challenges, especially when it comes to the point-of-sale (POS) system. That’s where GoTab comes in.
In the evolving world of hospitality and entertainment, Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) face a unique set of challenges. With multiple service zones, dynamic guest experiences, and high-volume operations, the technology that powers these businesses has to be just as flexible as the venues themselves. That’s where a purpose-built Family Entertainment Center Point of Sale (FEC POS) like GoTab comes in.
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 successful brewery today means juggling more than just great beer. It’s about managing multiple service areas, tracking kegs, maintaining margins, and delivering a top-tier guest experience—all while staying nimble. For one multi-location brewery group, legacy systems weren’t cutting it. The solution? A flexible, mobile POS built specifically for breweries.
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.
