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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
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.
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.
3 Tech Solutions to Streamline Auto Body Shop Invoicing
Have you ever put yourself in your customers' shoes when it comes to auto body shop invoicing and costs? Many customers find it difficult to plan for the unexpected, especially when "the unexpected" affects your mode of transportation in the form of a fender bender or that...
The Brewery and the Baseball Player: A Tale of Tech and Team Work
Retired MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis is knocking it out of the park crafting beer and cultivating community at Loma Brewing Company. Here he talks technology and teamwork, a winning combination.
Boosting Restaurant Customer Service by Beating the Queue
Getting restaurant customer service right is tough. Busy periods might be great for business, but managing the long lines that accompany them can be a deal breaker. A long line broadens the gap between wanting service and getting it. Just seeing a line is sometimes enough to turn people away....
Middle Eastern Values Meet West Coast Vibe at Maya Halal Taqueria
Magalara "Lulu" Safi, owner of Maya Halal Taqueria on 14th Street in Oakland, wins $25,000 SpotOn Grant on Guy’s Restaurant Reboot.
The Rising Value of Food Delivery
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Building Customer Loyalty for Rent-a-Chair Hair Stylists
When salon or barbershop operators help you showcase your talent as an individual stylist, they empower you to follow your passion and build a repeat clientele. As your reputation grows, the salon brand strengthens. Chairs are filled. Clients are happy. It's a win-win for all. But building customer...
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