SpotOn Ranked #1 Restaurant POS by G2 for Fall 2025, Outperforming Toast Where It Matters Most
Restaurants rated SpotOn higher than Toast in major categories, cementing SpotOn as the go-to tech partner for independent operators
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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.
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.
7 Tips For Stellar Restaurant Ads
Director of Marketing Gigi Cohen shares tips for restaurant ads that move the needle.
13 4th of July Restaurant Specials to Drive Traffic
Whether summer is slow or booming, these 4th of July restaurant specials will make the holiday sparkle.
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.
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