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.
Three Sisters, One Dream, and a Lot of Good Beer
Sisters Megan Zernicke, Carrie Troyer, and Amanda Johnson never envisioned running a brewery, but seven years after opening Three Blondes Brewing, there’s nothing they’d rather be doing.
SpotOn 2025 Restaurant Business Report Outlines the Financial Gaps and Opportunities for Growth in Restaurants
SpotOn’s latest report highlights economic pressures, pricing struggles, and funding challenges—and the strategies restaurants can use to thrive in a changing market.
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.
Inspiring Milwaukee, One Family Recipe at a Time
Latoya James, owner and operator of Toya’s Homestyle Kitchen, has made it her mission to give back to the community that raised her.
SpotOn Finds 91% of Operators Cite Inflation as a Major Challenge, But Smart Strategies and the Right Tools Can Protect Profits
SpotOn’s upcoming 2025 financial report reveals how inflation, labor costs, and economic uncertainty are reshaping the restaurant industry and outlines solutions to navigate
What is an Angel Shot? How bars can keep patrons safe
Angel shots are a secret code to help patrons feel safe. Learn how bars and restaurants can easily implement an angel shot system.
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