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.
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Why AI Matters for Restaurants: A Q&A with Industry Expert Jordan Silverman
From his experience working with thousands of restaurants and building an AI-powered platform to save them money, Jordan Silverman knows firsthand what it takes to make restaurants profitable.
Top 12 Father's Day Restaurant Ideas to Delight Dads and Boost Business
Discover 12 creative Father's Day restaurant ideas to delight dads, attract customers, and boost business with menus, events, and promotions.
How Knowledge + Community = Profit
Great restaurants need reliable tech and a whole lot more to be successful.
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.
What Is Vishing, Phishing, and Smishing? How Businesses Can Avoid Being Scammed
Protect your business with tips on how to identify and report phone, email, and texting scams.
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.
7 Tips For Stellar Restaurant Ads
Director of Marketing Gigi Cohen shares tips for restaurant ads that move the needle.
Millennials and Gen X-Ers Are the Best Tippers, According to a First-Of-Its-Kind Survey of Restaurant Workers
Generational trends emerge around generosity, technology, and service as they relate to tipping habits in SpotOn’s latest report on the restaurant industry
What Is a POS System? A Guide for Restaurants and Small Businesses.
Technology has changed the way restaurants and businesses operate. But to be profitable in today’s market, you’ll need the right POS system.
3 Big Takeaways From the National Restaurant Show 2024
SpotOn CPO Bryan Solar reflects on what’s new in restaurant tech at the National Restaurant Show.
What Is Calamari? Definitions & Guide for the Fried Calamari Curious
Calamari, otherwise known as cooked squid, is a delicious seafood option anyone can order at a restaurant or make at home for a savory meal.
How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? A Definitive Guide to Tipping Etiquette.
The meal was incredible. The service was amazing. How much to tip? Answer the question with this comprehensive guide.
SpotOn vs. Shift4 Reviews Comparison | SpotOn POS
How does Shift4 compare with SpotOn’s Restaurant POS? See ratings from real users for both systems to help you make the right choice.
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