It’s the little things…

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Here’s an interesting thought. Our customers thrive on, and, at the same time, are often overwhelmed by details. It’s the minutia involved
in their everyday responsibilities that can make our users’ lives crazy. From last minute reservation cancellations to unexpected walk-ins, wine preferences for a birthday celebration to a frantic bride’s fourth menu change in two weeks –  all of these things are important, and when overlooked or forgotten, can throw everything out of whack.

When I get a phone call from a prospective customer, it’s usually because they are drowning in Post-it Notes and file folders, lost in a
sea of scratched up and wrinkled reservation book pages, or simply tired of bouncing between three or four computer programs to get one report printed. They are exhausted and looking for a better way to do business.

We know that, as a true solutions provider, we can’t make sweeping generalizations about that individual’s business. We can’t assume they
follow the same processes as other establishments, subscribe to similar business models as industry peers, or service the same demographic as a local counterpart. We treat them as individuals and pay attention to the details they share – the very same, very specific details they pay attention to every single day.

But that’s just the beginning. Once we talk with them and learn more about their needs, it’s time to share how our software can help them
more successfully manage those details. With ReServe, our customers can capture important bits of information to create an exceptional guest experience. And when our customers are too busy to ask for the details, we remind them. We want them to be able to treat all of their guests like VIPs from the get go because when our customers are successful, we’re successful.

The Gateway

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Check out our latest press release:

ReServe Interactive Launches ReServe Gateway - Web Services Enabling Third-Party System Integration and Aggregated Data Analysis

ReServe Interactive, an industry leader in hospitality management solutions, has launched  ReServe Gateway™, a robust web services platform enabling enterprise customers to integrate and share operational and financial data stored in their ReServe Interactive software with third-party software applications to streamline operations, improve productivity and enhance guest services.

“Many of our customers require our software to share information with other systems that help them manage their business such as POS systems, CRM programs and financial applications,” explains Mike Edmeyer, Vice President of Sales for ReServe Interactive. “ReServe Gateway is a reliable, responsive and cost-effective engine that enables on-demand communication with any of these services and is seamless in even the most PCI compliant environments.”

ReServe Gateway supports ReServe’s entire software suite including Reservation Management functions such as the facilitation of checking dining availability, making and cancelling reservations, and reporting reservation activity; Table Management services including the checking of wait times, changing table status, recording dining preferences, and reporting turn rates; Event Management services that facilitate the reporting of event scheduling activity and financial details, and checking availability and booking events, as well as Contact Management services that facilitate account and contact detail management.

“Web services is a standard communication protocol used across a variety of industries which means it’s proven, efficient and effective. And it’s easy to integrate with any desktop or hosted application,” explains Lynn Carter, Chief Technology Officer. “It enables us to focus on our core competency, which is designing productivity software for restaurants and catering operations, and efficiently sharing important data that our systems accumulate with other business functions. ReServe Gateway transforms how our software is used within an organization, and we expect the resulting links between ReServe and other systems to expand rapidly, providing great value to our customers.”

Will you Q?

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Part of my job is educating customers about ways to improve operations so that they can see an immediate impact on their bottom line. Our customers need to run leaner, manage operations successfully and build business consistently. Without the right tools, these tasks are challenging to say the least.

Take, for example, dining reservations for restaurants. Restaurant staff needs a way to manage reservations so that they can take advantage of their entire table inventory. They need the assurance that when their guests go online to make a reservation, they find accurate information and can book a reservation easily. They also need a way to keep guests in their restaurant when they find their requested dining time to be unavailable.

When I’m speaking to prospective customers about reservation management, I ask the following: “Can you rely on the reservation software you are currently using?” The answer is usually “That depends.” For a variety of reasons, customers are unsure. They are spending quite a bit of money on some of the systems out there. There is some benefit to the marketing tools these systems provide, but it’s hard to gauge how much business is lost because guests have been redirected to other area restaurants that may have availability. In some case, there is no benefit at all; rather the restaurant feels it’s something that they need to do because they’ve been told it is good business sense to have some sort of system in place.

We end up discussing things like functionality, integration, marketing, and estimated ROI. Ultimately, I end up walking through the features of our software. What’s exciting is that we’ll soon be able to offer more dining reservation tools for restaurateurs. We will launch ReServe Q, a platform that will allow restaurant guests to make dining reservations or add themselves to a wait list using a restaurant’s website or a mobile device such as an iPhone, Android or Blackberry. As part of the ReServe Q offering, we’re forging strategic partnerships with mobile application aggregators and online dining guides to expand marketing reach for restaurants.

Most importantly, we’ve created a tool that will benefit our customers to the fullest with increased business and a better bottom line.

Will you Q?

Case Studies in Success

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Since 1996, thousands of users across more than 1,000 businesses and venues have successfully implemented our Catering, Event Management, Dining Reservation and Table Management Software across their locations. Check out the links below to see how these customers are working smarter, faster and better by taking advantage of the unique, efficiency enhancing features of our software.

McCormick & Schmick’s

Melting Pot

Harry Caray’s

Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge

Sega GameWorks USA

Georgia Aquarium

Round Hill Country Club

Chicago Yacht Club

Hyatt Regency

Landry & Kling

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

Gaylord Entertainment

Icon Estates

Rubicon Estate

What’s ahead for 2011?

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Here at ReServe Interactive, we’re very excited about the year ahead.  We’re directing our efforts toward the ever changing needs of our customers and the hospitality industry as a whole.  We’re focusing on web services, data integration and state-of-the-art technology advancements that not only benefit our customers’ productivity, but increase their profitability.

Keep your eye on our blog and watch for industry buzz on our latest catering, event management, dining reservation and table management product enhancements and offerings. In addition, you’ll learn more about some of our customers and the ways we’re making a difference in the way they do business, as well as select industry partnerships.

At ReServe Interactive, we embrace change and live for technological advancements. Especially when they enhance the way we serve our customers and the way our customers do business.

By the way, the first half of 2011 will bring the much anticipated launch of a new product designed for the restaurant industry. We’ll be sharing some more information soon, so keep tuning in.   

Here’s to a new year!

These are just a few of our favorite things…

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

1. Happy Customers – nothing makes us happier than a satisfied customer. It’s what makes us tick and drives us to constantly enhance our product and service offering. Making our customers’ lives easier and putting a smile on their faces is our goal and when it’s met, we couldn’t be more pleased.
2. A Brilliant Staff – we couldn’t do what we do without a committed and talented staff that consists of some of the industry’s brightest stars. They come to work every day ready to dive in and give all they have to our mission and our customers. They are the driving force behind our success.
3. A Resilient Industry – we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of such an amazing industry. When dealt hard blows, it comes back fighting. When told it can’t be done, it turns around and proves the naysayers wrong. The hospitality industry is full of creative, forward-thinking entrepreneurs with a passion for pleasing others and we’re honored every day to be considered a partner to them.
4. Smart Software – we decided long ago that if we weren’t going to do it right, we weren’t going to do it all. We didn’t want to just create a product, we wanted to create an experience that allowed our customers to receive the full benefit of our technology expertise and industry experience while allowing them to quickly and easily improve business productivity and increase profitability.

Here’s what our customers are saying…

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Our customers always say it best. Whether it is software, support or just plain kudos for a job well done, our customers are always willing to share their positive experiences. Without them, there would be no us – so thank you to all of our customers for sharing your thoughts and insight. We appreciate you and your partnership.

“I LOVE the software! I’m not very savvy when it comes to computers, but ReServe is so easy to use! It keeps me very organized, and the time I save allows me to focus on bringing in new business and making sure that our events happen flawlessly.” – Maritza Stabile, Mistral Restaurant & Bar

“Your Tech Support is exemplary!  Always courteous, always informative and always very polite. Thank you!” – Euca Burrows White, Desert Willow Golf Resort

 ”Through customizing the software to installation and training the Reserve team was on property supporting the process from start to finish. This has been one of the most efficient business implementations I have experienced.” – Monica Dorsey, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

 ”ReServe’s software is a user friendly, easy-to-use, intuitive system that makes sense for our unique business offering.” – Tracy Thornton, Sega GameWorks USA

 ”We found ourselves in need of a new tool that offered flexibility, control and a high level of service and support. Our business model is unique and ReServe not only offered a complimentary and appealing web-based model, they provided all of the benefits of having an in-house solution without the overhead.” – Steve Bentley, Systems Analyst for Gaylord Entertainment

What our customers say for us

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

We’re very fortunate to have amazing and loyal customers. They work hard every day to successfully manage their businesses and service their guests. They’ve come to us looking for a hospitality management software solution that not only meets their needs, but exceeds their expectations. We work hard to comply.

We like talking about our software with our customers, prospective users and the industry in general. We could go on and on about all of the wonderful things our software does, and all of the amazing features that make managing operation easier than ever, but we’d rather let our customers do it for us. They willingly share their ideas and their suggestions for product enhancements, and they even share their approval. Below is a short list of some of the nice things our customers have to say to us and about us.

After researching several software products, we chose ReServe Interactive because of the focus and attention to detail the software places on booking Events. It will allow us to streamline our processes and serve our customers more efficiently.-  James LaMontagne, Johnny’s Halfshell

ReServe Interactive software has been an integral part of our success. In just six months we were able to nearly double our sales, and have decided to implement ReServe at all of our locations. – Audrey Joyner, BB King’s Blues Club

I just love ReServe. It is so user friendly and I have worked on many different systems and this is the best by far.- Brenda Brandt, Bellamere Winery

ReServe is by far the BEST reservation/TM software I have ever used. I’ve used many different programs and nothing compares! ReServe can basically run the restaurant for me. I would gladly recommend ReServe to others. - Rick Roberts, The Melting Pot – Tucson

The software is great! We love it!- Cathy Jacobson, Bice Ristorante – Orlando

ReServe is still a very slick, easy system. I can get 15 proposals done in ReServe in the same amount of time it used to take me to do one or two.- Lisa Reliford, U.S. Senate and Capital Visitor’s Center

As a former Delphi user, I find ReServe to be much easier to use, and I especially like the way the customer contact system works.-  Sulema Kiekintveld, Wild Fire Grille

I LOVE the software! I’m not very savvy when it comes to computers, but ReServeis so easy to use! It keeps me very organized, and the time I save allows me to focus on bringing in new business and making sure that our events happen flawlessly.- Maritza Stabile, Mistral Restaurant & Bar

The Power of the Aha! Moment

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Have you ever been in a situation where things are moving along, the information or experience is just what you expected and then, out of the blue, you hear or see something that makes you stop in your tracks? Have you ever had an Aha! moment? A moment of clarity that changed your perspective, your attitude or the way you do something moving forward?

At ReServe, we want all of our customers to experience that Aha! moment when they are using our software. We want them to be continually blown away with every single click of a button.

We do hundreds of live demos every year with prospective customers and there is always a moment during the demo when we hear someone say “Really? I can do that?” or “Wow! That was so easy.” Today, we know that more than two-thirds of prospective customers who participate in a live demo will purchase our software within 60 days and stick with it for the long haul. Why? Because they’ve seen that our software provides Aha! moments on a regular basis and it has changed the way they do business.

When the CEO of a restaurant company can log in from his hotel room at 1:30 in the morning and see a revenue summary across all 80 of his restaurant sites, as well as comprehensive booking information for the upcoming holiday weekend and details on the restaurant’s latest marketing initiative, the power of the Aha! moment abounds.

Have you experienced your Aha! moment?