16.07.25
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Vendomat at IGEHO 2025 - more performance for the food service industry
Digital solutions for real challenges
The food service industry in Switzerland and Germany will once again face major challenges in 2025: Staff shortages, rising minimum wages, new job registration requirements and high demands on efficiency and quality. Digital process optimization is becoming a key competence, especially in times of economic uncertainty.
At IGEHO 2025 in Basel, Vendomat will be demonstrating how modern catering technologies can help to meet these requirements. Whether self-ordering, digital payment solutions such as Tap to Pay, networked kitchens or flexible checkout systems - catering businesses of all sizes will find practical answers to current questions.
Book your appointment for IGEHO 2025 now. We look forward to your call or message.
Changes in Swiss gastronomy in the year 2025
The food service industry is changing - and at a rapid pace. New framework conditions have been added in Switzerland:
- Extended reporting obligations for job vacancies
- Increase in non-wage labor costs
- Guests' expectations for more digital convenience
Small and medium-sized businesses in particular (cafés, take-aways, family restaurants) are under pressure. At the same time, new technologies open up the opportunity to serve more guests efficiently with fewer staff.
Restaurateurs who digitize their processes with Restaurant Software Switzerland benefit in several ways: less stress in day-to-day business, a lower error rate and a better overview of sales, cost of goods and guest flow.
New technology to support the hospitality industry
Technology does not replace hospitality - but it relieves, structures and optimizes. Solutions such as the Swiss digital cash register or POS systems for restaurants help restaurateurs to future-proof their businesses.
Visitors can visit Vendomat at stand B 131 in hall 1.1 at IGEHO 2025:
Test digital POS systems live
Experience new Lightspeed functions
Discover smart add-ons such as kitchen monitoring
get advice on self-order terminals
and try out contactless payment with Tap to Pay on the iPhone
Trends towards self-ordering and digital payment
Self-ordering and digital payment options will become increasingly popular in the DACH region in 2025 - even outside of quick service concepts. The reasons for this:
- Guests want less waiting time
- Staff shortages make digital ordering channels attractive
- Orders via smartphone lead to higher receipt value
- Can be combined with digital menus and upselling options
At IGEHO, Vendomat will be showcasing various self-ordering solutions - from compact self-order terminals Switzerland to QR code ordering at the table.
More about our self-ordering solutions
When it comes to payment, we are focusing on maximum flexibility in 2025: Tap to Pay on the iPhone enables contactless checkout without a terminal, ideal for terraces, festivals or pop-up concepts.
Examples of new products: Lightspeed Benchmarks & Trends
Lightspeed is one of the leading POS systems worldwide - and is developing rapidly. At IGEHO 2025, Vendomat will be showcasing the latest functions:
- Benchmarking reports for comparable restaurants
- Live trends on time of day, sales items and staff productivity
- Real-time data analysis for better management of operations
- Interfaces to accounting, HR and merchandise management
These benchmarks help restaurateurs to make data-based decisions - for example regarding staff planning, offers or opening hours.
Interfaces from Lightspeed POS to systems such as Foratable
Today, a good POS system must be able to do more than just sell. It must communicate seamlessly with other systems. Lightspeed offers powerful integrations to systems such as Foratable.
Advantages:
- Online reservations directly in the POS system
- Real-time availability and table assignments
- Fewer no-shows thanks to automated reminders
- Seamless transfer of orders to the kitchen
Hall 1.1, Stand B131
15. to 19.11.2025
Many new software products on the Vendomat stand
IGEHO 2025 will be the stage for numerous new gastronomy tools and software solutions, including
- Back office automation for smaller teams
- Upselling systems based on guest data
- Employee apps for internal communication
- Live evaluation via dashboard on mobile devices
- Digitalized inventory management & purchasing
Many of these tools have a modular structure and can be connected to existing systems. Vendomat stands for open interfaces, personal advice and transparent pricing models.
Why visit Vendomat at IGEHO 2025?
Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, café, food truck or system catering - at Vendomat you will find solutions that really suit you.
10 experienced specialists on site provide individual advice
Live demos directly on your smartphone or iPad
Special promotions and exclusive trade fair specials
Industry expertise specifically for the Swiss gastronomy sector
Make an appointment now and secure your ticket
Would you like to talk to us at IGEHO 2025 in Basel? Then make an appointment now for a consultation at the Vendomat AG stand.
Together we will take your gastronomy performance to the next level. Places are limited - secure your free trade fair consultation now.
Raoul Corciulo
CEO
Sales & Customer Success
Vendomat AG
Zentrumsplatz 1, 3322 Schönbühl
Piazza Grande 9a, 6600 Locarno (Ticino branch)
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