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.
SpotOn Launches "Knowledge + Community = Profit" to Spotlight Restaurant Success Ahead of the 2025 National Restaurant Show
SpotOn doubles down on its commitment to the restaurant community with tools, education, and support—not just tech.
Your Guide to the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show
Get the most out of the biggest food service show of the year with our step-by-step plan and must-see events.
SpotOn Powers Restaurants with Insights, Innovation, and Industry Growth in 2025
New Product Enhancements and Faster Payment Flows Help Operators Improve Efficiency and Guest Satisfaction
25 Mother's Day Restaurant Ideas Moms Will Love in 2025
Delight moms and boost profits with these mother's day restaurant ideas.
Restaurant Patio Guide: How to Get More Profit With Outdoor Seating
Turn your patio into a money maker with effective ways to upgrade your outdoor space and leverage tech to make your staff more efficient.
3 Takeaways from Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025
What’s next for bars & restaurants? Bryan Solar, CPO at SpotOn, highlights the tech trends every operator should know, from AI helpers to automated cocktails.
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