How to Build a Restaurant Tech Stack Every Operator Needs to Thrive
Learn how to build a restaurant tech stack that works together to streamline operations and grow your business.
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5 Ways to Give – and Get – Help from Giving Kitchen
SpotOn is a proud supporter of Giving Kitchen, the award-winning nonprofit providing emergency assistance to food service workers in crisis.
A Guide to SpotOn Reviews From Third-Party Sites
See how SpotOn Restaurant POS ranks on popular software review sites like G2, Trustpilot, Capterra, NerdWallet, and more.
Restaurant SEO: A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Getting Found Online and Growing Your Customer Base
Learn how to use restaurant SEO to attract more local customers, boost online visibility, and grow your business—without paying for ads.
Less Pumpkin, More Profit: The Smarter Way to Do Seasonal Menus
Independent restaurants are simplifying their fall menus and seeing stronger results
How to Create Online Ordering for Your Restaurant
Make money on online orders. Learn how to keep your profits, increase online orders, control order flow, and capture guest data—without per-order commissions.
How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template
Assess the financial health of your restaurant. Our P&L template brings together your sales and costs to calculate your profit.
Menu Engineering: Free Worksheet + Tips for a More Profitable Menu
Find out how popular and profitable your menu items are with our menu engineering matrix. Then learn how to modify your menu for more sales.
Restaurant Profit Margin: 7 Ways To Actually Make Your Operation More Profitable
Running a more efficient restaurant is the key to higher margins. Learn how to lower costs and increase revenue with solutions for your hospitality business.
5 Ways Your Restaurant Branding Can Stand Out in a Saturated Market
A lot goes into a great first impression. Here’s how you can create a restaurant brand that new and loyal guests identify with.
Maximize Guest Loyalty: Build Repeat Business with Digital Programs
How your restaurant can use data-driven loyalty programs to increase revenue.
6 Ways to Increase Restaurant Revenue
Making money in restaurants is hard. Here are some ways to reach profitability.
Turning the Corner: How to Manage a Restaurant (As a Restaurant Owner)
Former Restaurant Owner and Chef Scott Youkilis shares his secrets on how to successfully manage a restaurant.
The Server’s Guide to the Handheld POS
Handhelds can make your work easier and more profitable. Here's how.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant?
Get a breakdown of how much money you'll need to get your restaurant from concept to profitability.
Optimize and Generate Organic Visits for Google Business Profile, Yelp, & Facebook
Learn how to generate visits to your Google Business Profile, and other review sites with local SEO keywords, high-quality photos, and more.
Showing up in Person With Savanna Parks
As a former bartender, Savanna Parks helps bars and restaurants find the secret solutions to improve operations.
What Is the Real Cost of That Dish? Breaking down Food Costs for Restaurant Owners (And Guests)
Breaking down the $18 burger and the broken model.
What Is a Service Charge at a Restaurant?
From auto-gratuity to corkage fees, here's what to expect if you see a restaurant service charge.
What Is Al Pastor? A Guide to the Popular Mexican Food + Recipes
Al pastor tacos are a popular Mexican dish served at most restaurants. Discover the secret to the spicy and sweet dish, alongside classic al pastor recipes.
Fine Dining vs. Casual Dining: What’s the Difference?
Here's what guests, staff, and operators can expect when approaching fine vs casual dining concepts.
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