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.
"Unfilter" Hidden Positive Reviews on Yelp to Boost Your Score
Have you ever noticed a new review of your business pop up on Yelp, only for it to disappear a few days later, and asking yourself, “Why was my Yelp review filtered?” If so, you’re not alone, and may be a victim of Yelp hiding reviews. Why does Yelp...
Dark Mode Benefits for Handheld Point-of-Sale Devices
Besides its sleek look and design, here are some lesser known benefits of using dark mode on your handheld restaurant point-of-sale devices.
Looking Back on 2022 with Restaurants Using SpotOn Tech
There’s nothing more constant than change. See how restaurants adapted to guest preferences and spending trends with SpotOn.
10 Things to Consider Before Starting a Business
Small businesses are vital to our communities. Here are some ways to ensure yours is sustainable for years to come.
In a Year of Change, Reflecting on SpotOn's Values
Matt Hyman, co-founder and co-CEO at SpotOn, reflects on the importance of holding true to the company's values when it comes to helping local businesses adapt and thrive.
9 Tips to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2023
It doesn't take much to set your restaurant up for success in the new year. These 9 tips will get you started on the right foot.
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