Less Pumpkin, More Profit: The Smarter Way to Do Seasonal Menus
Independent restaurants are simplifying their fall menus and seeing stronger results
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Win Back Your Day with Tools for Restaurant Managers
Spend more time with your staff and guests by implementing restaurant management software. SpotOn's Manager Toolkit will show you how.
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.
Survey by SpotOn Reveals Restaurant Workers and Consumers Aren’t So Far Apart on Tip Culture
Despite reports of “tipflation,” study finds that most workers' tips have stayed the same, and their expectations remain modest.
Saving Grace: Family Bond Is the Secret Ingredient at Grace’s Tiers Bakery
Cake Boss saved Grace Nash's life, along with a little help from her son.
8 Transactional Email Best Practices to Enhance Efficiency in Your Small Business
A look at some of the ways to use transactional emails to connect with customers in an efficient manner.
100 Coffee Shop Name Ideas + How to Name Your Cafe
Would coffee taste just as sweet if it was served by any other name? Draft memorable names for your coffee shop or cafe with these tips and examples.
What Is Local SEO? Restaurant SEO Definitions & Google Search Tips
Local SEO can do wonders for your restaurant's website. Learn how to find the best keywords and phrases for your restaurant webpage on Google.
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