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.
5 Tips to Maximize New Year’s Eve Reservations
The last table turns of the year can be some of the most profitable for restaurants. Here’s how to make that happen.
5 Ways to Refresh Your Restaurant in the New Year
To help you not only survive but thrive in the years ahead, we’ve compiled a list of ways you can make running your business easier.
8 Christmas Cocktails & 3 Bar Tips for the Holiday Season
Guests love sipping on a fun themed drink, especially during the holidays. Try adding these Christmas cocktails to your bar's drink menu.
UC-Santa Barbara Favorite IV Bagel Cafe and IV Pizza Pub Secure Coveted Spots on Spoon University’s Best Breakfast and Pizza Joints Lists
Local, family-owned establishments gain national recognition for culinary excellence.
2023 December Menu Trends: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
As guests prepare to celebrate December holidays, restaurants are adding sweet, seasonal treats to food and drink menus.
3 Ways to Willy Wonka-fy Your Restaurant Dessert Menu
Learn how to boost dessert sales at your restaurant with a dash of creativity and tech inspired by the new 2023 Willy Wonka movie.
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