The Fintech Blog
Your one-stop resource for the latest news and trends within the beverage alcohol industry
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by Matthew Bruner
- Sep 29, 2023
For our latest Drinking Buddies feature, we sat down with Donna Qvarnstrom, owner and operator of Cobb’s Landing and Little Jim Bait & Tackle in Fort Pierce, FL. Both are successful businesses in their own right and feature fresh seafood, craft cocktails, live entertainment, and history. Drinking Buddies
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- Sep 21, 2023
Imagine a way that off-premises businesses could quickly identify price changes by distributor, by location, and all the way down to product SKU that would allow them to make decisions faster which ultimately helps protect the margins they are trying to achieve. Fintech’s Margin Protection can do just
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- Sep 20, 2023
What is EDI Technology? EDI technology is the “intercompany communication of business documents in a standard format,” according to IBM. Put simply, it is an electronic format replacing paper-based documents like purchase orders and invoices. Fintech’s PaymentSource® has EDI functionality that connects your alcohol line-item invoice data to
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- Sep 12, 2023
Restaurants are gearing up for the busy holiday season. In preparation, operators are looking for areas to make improvements, considering rising labor demand, costs, and competition. Managers can improve operations by implementing tech solutions that automate manual tasks and drive higher return on investment (ROI). Operators may think
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- Sep 8, 2023
September is “Bourbon Heritage Month,” and as America’s native spirit, it is certainly worth celebrating. The iconic spirit is rich in history and also quite successful in terms of revenue, volume, and exports within the U.S. spirits market. Let’s toast to bourbon and go over some of its
Whether you view alcohol as a way to boost foot traffic into your business, enhance the customer experience, or increase your profit margins, it is crucial to have an efficient and accurate system to manage alcohol purchase orders (POs) and expenses. Selling alcohol, especially successfully, comes with no
“From Streetcar Barn to Mixed-Use Hub” Armature Works is a truly unique space that provides a lens into the rich history of Tampa. What was formerly a streetcar storage and repair facility has become a modern, eclectic mix of dining and entertainment options nestled right along the Hillsborough
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- Aug 23, 2023
Running a business with 50+ locations comes with its own set of unique challenges. Between creating a consistently positive customer experience, managing orders across locations, and keeping margins intact, it can be incredibly difficult to manage your business portfolio while ensuring each key area is being addressed properly.
Led by Founding Board of Governors Chairman Lee Bentley, Centre Club was established in 1984 to set the standard of excellence for Tampa Bay business professionals and community leaders. For more than 30 years, the Club has forged countless professional and personal relationships, hosted thousands of meetings and
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by Guest Author
- Aug 14, 2023
From the Desk of Richard Blau – Alcohol Beverage Section Chair, Gray Robinson, P.A. The Tennessee Attorney General last month filed a federal lawsuit to immediately stop the flow of illegal liquor shipments facilitated by six unlicensed out-of-state defendants. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court
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- Aug 9, 2023
Producing beer or wine at home is a popular hobby for many, with some legally giving away their home brews to friends and family of legal drinking age. When it comes to distilling spirits at home, the laws are much stricter. Despite the federal laws in place, you
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- Aug 2, 2023
This is a guest blog from our friends at The Fork CPAs. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration facilitates the communication of information and documents like invoices, credit notes, and payment information between businesses. Setting up an EDI integration between your restaurant’s inventory/POS and/or accounting system and your vendors
