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The #SoberCurious movement is growing. Alcohol-free options are being chosen more often. During lunch, on a weekday, but also in the evening or on Fridays. This trend is also slowly catching on in fast service. takeaway.
Veerle has been running Frituur De Ketel in Lochristi for eight years. A small business with an extensive menu and a busy school rush every afternoon, she was mainly looking for structure and peace of mind. She found it with Unipage, the all-in-one system for chip shops and fast service catering.
Hospitality trends for 2026 show why focusing on experience, efficiency, and profitability is crucial. Discover the most important trends and how you can easily apply them with one central system.
Kim and Jan have been running Frituur Janneman for a year now. They took over the business and rebuilt it with fresh preparations and their own suggestions. As in any chip shop or snack bar, peak times are hectic. Customers at the counter, phones ringing non-stop and online orders coming in all at once. It's all part of the job, but it requires a lot of organisation.
From 9 to 12 February, Unipage will be present at the Horecabeurs trade fair in Bredene, at the Staf Versluys Centre. A meeting place where hospitality entrepreneurs come together to gain inspiration, share experiences and look ahead to the new season.
Many businesses start a web shop because they "have to." Everyone has one, customers expect it, and you don't want to be left behind.
On 1 March 2026, VAT rates for the Belgian hospitality industry will change. For many businesses, this means extra administration and the risk of incorrectly set rates in the cash register system and all other sales channels. As an entrepreneur, it is important that your VAT settings are the same everywhere, without wasting too much time on it.
On 1 March 2026, VAT rates for the Belgian hospitality industry will change. That doesn't mean you have to complicate everything, but it does mean that you should check that your VAT settings are correct in all your sales channels. This will help you avoid confusion at the counter, errors in your cash register system and hassle with online orders or your accounting.
Epiphany is a key peak moment for bakers and pastry chefs: high demand for Epiphany cake and seasonal products, combined with queues and busy shops. For business owners who want to grow their bakery without additional stress, choosing a modern POS system for bakeries, connected to a webshop and online ordering option, is a logical step. It allows them to maintain overview before peak moments and strengthen both sales and customer experience.