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How to Hire an Executive Chef
Finding a great executive chef has never been harder. Stephanie Yee, Managing Director of Willow Tree Recruiting, shares how restaurant operators can source, vet, and hire the right chef for their kitchen.
SpotOn Introduces Profit AI, Delivering Proactive Profit Recommendations to Independent Restaurants
New restaurant AI capability surfaces recommendations inside the SpotOn dashboard while keeping each decision with the operator.
8 Steps to a Profitable Beverage Program
High-margin alcohol sales are shrinking. Here's how to maintain profits when guests buy less alcohol (and they are).
AI for Restaurants: An Operator-First Vision That Quietly Lifts Profit
Restaurant AI should be intuitive for teams, complementary to the guest experience and impactful on your bottom line. That’s the bar.
Restaurant Marketing: A Practical Guide To Attract, Convert, and Retain More Customers
A deep dive into restaurant marketing, covering the strategies, tools, and decisions operators need to drive real results.
How to Make a Menu for Your Restaurant (and make it profitable)
Learn the art and science of restaurant menu creation, from concept to setting profitable prices and expert design tips.
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 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.
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.
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.
From Small Plates to Huge Success
See how the owners of Grandma’s Philly fused family recipes and efficient operations to create a destination spot.
How to Run Pop-Up Events for Small Business
Pop-up events and pop-up shops can help you expand your customer base and boost sales. Spark creativity with this guide.
Introducing the Well-Deserved Winner of SpotOn's Teamwork Contest for Restaurants
Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Teamwork Contest: Urban Roast. Get to know Urban Roast A family-owned cafe and cocktail bar located in Washington, DC, Urban Roast is a great place to hang with colleagues after work or have a cozy Sunday brunch by...
Let’s Go Party: Small Business Marketing Ideas from Barbie World
Take some marketing inspiration from the upcoming Barbie movie with these ideas. Malibu dream house not included.
The Hidden Fees in Food Delivery Apps vs Online Ordering
Food delivery apps have changed the way restaurants serve guests. However, some new hidden fees are bringing on a different change as well.
Meet SpotOn’s Teamwork Contest Finalists
Two weeks ago, SpotOn launched a giveaway to award a restaurant with 1 free year of SpotOn Teamwork labor management software and $5K to spend during their newfound free time. With 40+ nominations on Instagram, we had the unenviable task of narrowing it down to only 3 restaurant finalists, but...
