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As Australians tighten their belts this winter, a subtle shift is playing out at pubs across the country. While drinks still dominate orders, food is emerging as the bigger revenue driver, helping venues stay resilient through slower trade and more cautious consumer spending.

ARLINGTON, Va., June 8, 2026 — GoTab, the entertainment commerce platform built for dynamic restaurants, breweries, food halls, hotels, and entertainment venues, today announced the acquisition of the Fishbowl guest relationship management platform, one of the hospitality industry’s most established customer data, marketing, and loyalty platforms.

GoTab Australia is excited to announce its participation in the WA Beer & Brewing Conference 2026, taking place on 3 July at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. The conference brings together brewery owners, venue operators, brewers, suppliers and hospitality professionals from across Western Australia for a day of industry education, networking and practical discussions about the future of brewing and hospitality.

A recent article published by Sydney Unleashed, "Your Local Is Changing How It Serves You — and GoTab Is the Reason Why," explored a trend that many Australian hospitality operators are experiencing firsthand. The article featured an interview with Nathan Merriman, General Manager of GoTab Australia, and examined how venues are adapting to rising costs, staffing challenges, and changing guest expectations.

A recent Dynamic Business article explored how Australia's 2026 Federal Budget could help accelerate technology investment across the hospitality sector. The article featured insights from Nathan Merriman, General Manager of GoTab Australia, who discussed why many venue operators are reaching a tipping point when it comes to technology adoption.

Traditional restaurant POS systems weren’t designed for pickleball. Neither were basic court booking tools. Pickleball operators need technology that connects play, food & beverage, events, and community into a single experience. Hot Shots recognized this early. Instead of treating food and beverage as an add-on, they view it as core infrastructure—alongside courts, programming, and membership.

Every brewery knows the pressure of a packed night. Traditional taproom operators rely on fixed terminals behind the bar, which quickly becomes a bottleneck when multiple staff members are trying to enter orders at once and the line is out the door. Modern platforms like GoTab change that.