https://www.spoton.com/ 2026-05-04T21:39:10+00:00 daily 1.0000 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ej7oo5z_R8/2.jpg Restaurant Technology | SpotOn Run a more profitable restaurant with SpotOn. Point-of-sale. Online ordering. Reservations. Team management. Rapid funding. AI profit analysis. And more. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7ej7oo5z_R8 https://www.spoton.com/solutions/marketing/ 2026-05-04T21:39:10+00:00 daily 0.8000 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2wqQfDTVUM/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn AI Marketing Assist Marketing a restaurant is a full-time job on top of the work you already do. SpotOn Marketing Assist automates the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: your guests. SpotOn’s AI-powered Marketing Assist software helps you plan, create, and launch personalized campaigns that drive repeat visits and grow revenue without the need for expensive freelancers or hours of manual effort. Every campaign is tracked right in your SpotOn dashboard, so you can see how marketing drives real revenue. Update goals anytime. Sync directly with your POS system. Get smarter insights with AI-backed reporting. And when your dining room slows down, use the built-in Revenue Booster to turn quiet days into busy ones. Here’s how it works: • *Share your vision.* Answer a few quick questions about your restaurant, your brand, and your goals. • *We create the assets.* Our team of marketing experts uses that information to launch beautiful campaigns across email, Facebook, and Google using AI-powered content tools. • *Track your success.* Use your dashboard to see exactly how your marketing efforts tie back to revenue. SpotOn’s Marketing & Review Management software includes: • *AI-powered content builder* that creates on-brand marketing materials  • *Easy onboarding* to get you up and running fast  • *POS sync* so your campaigns connect directly to revenue  • *Real-time reporting* and performance tracking  • *Revenue booster* for slow days when you need an extra push  • *Full control* to update campaigns as your business goals change Stop worrying about marketing and start growing your business with technology that works the way you work. 🔗 *Learn more about SpotOn’s Marketing Assist here:* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/marketing/ 🔗 *READ:* SpotOn Unveils First Automated, AI-Enabled Marketing Tool for Restaurants - https://www.spoton.com/blog/spoton-unveils-first-automated-ai-marketing-tool-restaurants/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #RestaurantMarketing #ReviewManagement #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #SmallBusinessMarketing #RestaurantMarketingSoftware #AIMarketingForRestaurants #MarketingAutomation #DigitalMarketing   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2024-03-06T19:50:00Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/z2wqQfDTVUM 70 https://www.spoton.com/solutions/earned-tip-access/ 2026-05-04T21:39:10+00:00 daily 0.8000 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bBox1LFL21Q/2.jpg DayCheck | Tip Access | SpotOn Attract and retain staff, optimize cash flow, and reduce trips to the bank with DayCheck, the faster, easier way to pay out tips. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/bBox1LFL21Q https://www.spoton.com/blog/spoton-reviews/ 2026-04-27T14:21:38+00:00 daily 0.8000 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p58Ysl1Yqlw/mqdefault.jpg G2 Reviews: SpotOn 2025-04-14T18:43:34Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/p58Ysl1Yqlw 205 https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-read-a-restaurant-pnl/ 2026-04-10T16:51:42+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zbicaR598kU/mqdefault.jpg How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement Not sure where your restaurant's money is going? This video shows you how to read a *restaurant profit and loss statement* (P&L) — step by step — so you can track every dollar and find out why your margins aren't where they need to be. *How your POS platform connects to your P&L* Your P&L is only as good as the data behind it. Pull your net sales figures directly from your POS reporting. Keep your line item categories consistent across your POS platform, inventory software, and accounting tools. That consistency is what turns raw numbers into real decisions. SpotOn's restaurant POS gives you the reporting you need to fill out your P&L accurately, broken down by food, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverage sales. No manual exports. No guesswork. *Key benchmarks to know:* • Total COGS: 25%–35% of net sales • Labor costs: 25%–35% of net sales • Prime costs (COGS + labor): 55%–65% of net sales • Contribution margin: 35%–45% • Average restaurant net profit margin: ~5% 💡 *Explore SpotOn's Profitability Analysis Software →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/automated-cost-analysis/ 👉 *Find more profit with POS Reporting →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/#reporting 🖥️ *WATCH: How SpotOn Reporting Works →* https://youtu.be/ktPWXBm28Pc 📖 *LEARN: How to Read a Restaurant P&L Statement →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-read-a-restaurant-pnl/ ⬇️ *FREE DOWNLOAD: Get our restaurant P&L template →* https://www.spoton.com/pnl-template 🖥️ *WATCH: P&L Statements Are Your Friend | The Assistant Manager →* https://youtu.be/DJYiW-1vOfw *Chapters* 0:00 The Problem a P&L Statement Solves 0:51 P&L Structure 1:02 Start with Sales 1:26 Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) 1:52 Look at Labor 2:07 Calculating Prime Costs 2:27 Overhead: Controllable & Non-controllable Costs 2:55 The 30-30-30-10 Model Subscribe for more real advice on restaurant technology, POS systems, and ways to build sustainable profitability in your business. __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #SpotOn #RestaurantProfitAndLoss #PnLStatement #RestaurantFinances #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POS #PointofSale #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #PrimeCost *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-04-10T16:42:43Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/zbicaR598kU 236 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DJYiW-1vOfw/mqdefault.jpg Episode 1: P&L Statements Are Your Friend Kappys is Gene’s first restaurant, and it needs saving. Insert SpotOn's Restaurateur in Residence, Scott Youkilis. Aka The Assistant Manager. Scott dug into the business with Gene, starting with creating a P&L statement. This is just part one of a story that’s still unfolding. Check back here as Scott and Gene continue to work together, revamping Kappy’s. 2025-03-28T19:02:19Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/DJYiW-1vOfw 125 https://www.spoton.com/blog/loma-brewing/ 2021-12-01T18:54:30+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JFBJAF9KGTs/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn & Loma Brewing: The Perfect Brew Former Major League Baseball player Kevin Youkilis started Loma Brewing with the goal to bring communities together, one pint at a time. Loma Brewing is working with SpotOn to operate more efficiently & provide the best experience, so that guests can spend less time chasing down their drink & more time enjoying it. With an end-to-end solution that is far more than any ordinary POS, SpotOn will help you tap your bar or nightclub’s earning potential. Transform your operations with contactless, dine-in ordering and payment options, convenient handhelds for lightning-fast ordering and payments, elite reporting, marketing & review management, loyalty programs, and so much more: https://www.spoton.com/restaurants/bars-and-nightclubs 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-06-23T17:51:46Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/JFBJAF9KGTs 61 https://www.spoton.com/blog/butcher-paper-bbq/ 2026-04-27T17:08:45+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NoxyCBUnu-w/mqdefault.jpg Butcher Paper BBQ Cut COGS 9% and Grew Sales 20% with SpotOn What happens when a technology-averse pitmaster decides to lean into it? Sales go up 20%. COGS drop 9%. And the team actually gets paid faster. Mark Coxwell opened Butcher Paper BBQ in Opelika, Alabama, because he loved feeding people. But growing a restaurant means your costs can get away from you fast. That was the hard part. "I spend 5 minutes on it," Mark says about Profit Assist, SpotOn's restaurant profitability tool. No more half-day dives into P&L statements. Just a clear view of where your money is going, before it's too late to do anything about it. *Here's what changed for Butcher Paper BBQ:* • Cut COGS by a solid 9% using Profit Assist • Grew daily sales by 20% with commission-free online ordering • Improved staff retention with Teamwork, SpotOn's employee management suite That last one matters more than people think. With DayCheck, Mark's team gets access to their earned tips the same day, no waiting for payday. Scheduling keeps coverage tight. Tip management takes the guesswork out of end-of-shift payouts. When your team feels taken care of, they show up differently. As Mark puts it: "I don't sit still, SpotOn don't sit still. There's always something new, and that's why I'm never leaving SpotOn." If your food costs are eating your profit, there's a better way to run the numbers. SpotOn was built for exactly this. Learn more about the tools Mark uses: 📈 *Explore SpotOn Profit Assist →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/automated-cost-analysis/ 💻 *Ditch third-party delivery fees with SpotOn Order →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering-and-delivery/ 💵 *DayCheck (Earned tip access) →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/tip-management/#daycheck/ 👉 *SpotOn Teamwork (Tip management) →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/tip-management/ 👉 *SpotOn Teamwork (Scheduling) →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/labor-and-scheduling/ 📖 *READ: Butcher Paper BBQ's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/butcher-paper-bbq/ 🔎 *See how Butcher Paper BBQ used restaurant profitability analysis, labor management software, and smart restaurant technology to cut costs by 9% and reclaim the owner's time →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/butcher-paper-bbq/ *About Butcher Paper BBQ* It all started with a scrappy, homemade smoker and handwritten sauce recipes. Mark Coxwell launched Butcher Paper BBQ as a food truck in Opelika, Alabama, in 2016 because it sounded like fun. By 2018, he had a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Today, he's focused on running a sustainable business, taking care of his team, and serving up brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and a legendary smoked mac and cheese. *Visit Butcher Paper BBQ* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherPaperBBQ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcherpaper_bbq/?hl=en Website: https://www.butcherpaperbbq.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #ButcherPaperBBQ #POSPartner #ProfitAssist #AutomatedCostAnalysis #RestaurantProfitability #RestaurantCostAnalysis #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #CostAnalysis #SpotOnProfitAssist #ProfitManagementTool #SpotOnTeamwork #SchedulingSoftware #EmployeeScheduling #LaborManagement #RestaurantScheduling #PayrollPrep #TipManagement #TipDistribution #TeamManagement #Teamwork   *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-04-27T15:58:48Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/NoxyCBUnu-w 109 https://www.spoton.com/blog/talat-market/ 2026-04-10T15:42:08+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OOhlwOus5jc/mqdefault.jpg From Pop-up to Michelin: How Talat Market Grows with SpotOn Profit Assist Running a restaurant means cooking all evening and doing the books every morning. For Rod Lassiter, chef and co-owner of Talat Market in Atlanta, finding the right POS platform meant finding a system that could keep up with both. As Rod puts it: "The only way to grow the restaurant is to have a system in place." But being a great chef and being a great operator are two different jobs. Rod needed tools that made the business side feel less like a second shift. SpotOn delivered. Within one day of using Profit Assist, the platform flagged anomalies in Talat Market's QuickBooks, catching human error before it cost them. Staff picked up the POS on the same day it was installed. No retraining. No friction. Just a faster, more fluid system that the team actually preferred. *What SpotOn brings to independent restaurants* SpotOn is the point-of-sale platform built specifically for independent restaurants, combining intuitive front-of-house tools with back-office intelligence that helps operators run leaner and smarter. • *Profit Assist.* Automated restaurant profitability software that syncs with QuickBooks, Restaurant365, or Xero to catch errors, reduce waste, and surface monthly cost-saving opportunities. • *Intuitive POS.* A point-of-sale system your staff can learn fast, with a layout built for high-volume service. • *Dedicated support.* A real rep who knows your business — not a help desk ticket. • *Integrated platform.* Payments, reporting, loyalty, and labor tools in one place. *Built for operators who do it all* Independent restaurants don't have corporate support teams or financial analysts on staff. You're the chef, the manager, and the accountant. SpotOn is designed around that reality, giving you the visibility and support to grow without losing what makes your restaurant yours. 👉 *Explore SpotOn Profit Assist →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/automated-cost-analysis/ 📖 *READ: Talat Market's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/talat-market/ 👉 *See how Talat Market used SpotOn's restaurant POS and Profit Assist to streamline operations, boost margins, and grow as a business →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/talat-market/ *About Talat Market* Talat Market is a seasonal "Georgian Thai" restaurant in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood, founded by chef-owners Rod Lassiter and Parnass Savang. The two cook using Thai technique and feature local Georgia ingredients, a concept they built from the ground up. What started as a pop-up landed on Bon Appétit's list of the country's 50 best new restaurants before the duo opened their brick-and-mortar. Lassiter and Savang were named 2024 James Beard Award finalists in the Best Chef: Southeast category and earned a spot in Atlanta's inaugural Michelin Guide. *Visit Talat Market* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talatmarketatl/ Website: https://www.talatmarketatl.com/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #SpotOn #TalatMarket #ProfitAssist #AutomatedCostAnalysis #RestaurantProfitability #RestaurantCostAnalysis #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #CostAnalysis #CostofGoods #FoodCosts #SpotOnProfitAssist #ProfitManagementTool #AccountingSoftware *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-04-10T15:37:01Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/OOhlwOus5jc 95 https://www.spoton.com/blog/avize/ 2025-12-29T16:50:21+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eqq7DHr3m8U/mqdefault.jpg Fine Dining Avize Boosts Profitability with SpotOn KDS and Handhelds At Avize, Co-Founders Chef Karl Gorline and Sommelier Taurean Philpott bring more than 35 years of foodservice and hospitality experience to create something rare—a modern alpine-inspired fine dining restaurant in Atlanta's West Midtown that celebrates precision in service, seasonal ingredients, and the quiet joy of genuine hospitality. Running both a fine dining kitchen and a casual bar operation meant juggling dual revenue streams, managing complex coursing, and making real-time decisions without the right technology. With Karl's background training at Restaurant August in New Orleans and Michelin-starred Atlas, and Taurean's 15+ years overseeing hospitality at Michelin-starred restaurants like Bacchanalia and Atlas, they needed a POS platform that could match their level of precision. Their previous system wasn't keeping up with their growth. Since partnering with SpotOn, Avize has seen business increase by 40%. "To connect the dots without actually having to physically tell everyone what to do, it's kind of revolutionary in a way–something that I'm personally really excited about with SpotOn,” says Chef Karl. “Having the team [at SpotOn] and the technology behind you, it makes a huge difference.” SpotOn's restaurant technology platform delivered everything Avize needed in one partnership: • *Kitchen Display System (KDS)* - Eliminated over-communication between front and back of house. The outside expo KDS creates a "silent cadence" that saves critical seconds per table, preventing mistakes on dishes with multiple touches and detailed plating. • *Handhelds* - Staff move more fluidly with guests in the casual bar environment, which accounts for 35% of business. Faster service means more table turns and increased profitability. • *QR Code Ordering* - Guests have autonomy to order additional drinks and sides without waiting for a server. This increases check averages and drives revenue. • *Real-Time Reporting* - Profitability is about more than just ingredient costs. It’s about having the data to make smart buying decisions. With the SpotOn reporting app, they track sales trends throughout the night directly from their phone. This visibility allows them to manage wine changes, cocktail updates, and payroll with confidence. *A partnership built on precision.* Avize needed a technology partner that matched their commitment to excellence. SpotOn provides the team and the technology to help them move from one task to the next without distraction. To help you choose the right tools, check out these related resources: 🔗 *Kitchen Display System:* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/kitchen-display-system/ 🔗 *Handheld POS System:* https://www.spoton.com/hardware/handhelds/ 🔗 *Automated Cost Analysis Reporting:* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/automated-cost-analysis/ 🔗 *Explore POS solutions for fine dining restaurants:* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/fine-dining/ 🔗 *Read the Avize case study:* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/avize/ 🔗 *Read Avize's story:* https://www.spoton.com/blog/avize/ *About Avize* Co-Founders Chef Karl Gorline and Sommelier Taurean Philpott bring over 35 years of combined hospitality expertise to Avize. Their vision relies on precision, from the hyper-seasonal ingredients grown by farmer Grant Wallace to the execution of world-class beverage programs. With Karl's culinary background rooted in Bavarian traditions and Mississippi farm-to-table cooking, and Taurean's expertise in creating memorable hospitality experiences, Avize celebrates the flavors of the European Alps with ingredients sourced from their own sustainable farm just south of Atlanta. *Follow Avize* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Avize-Atlanta/61565041107428/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avize.atl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avize.atl Website: https://www.avizeatlanta.com/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #FineDining #KitchenDisplaySystem #Handhelds #HandheldPOS   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-12-23T20:50:08Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqq7DHr3m8U 124 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ktc9hsSfUck/mqdefault.jpg Outkast - ATliens (Official HD Video) The 25th Anniversary edition of Stankonia is out now 💥 Stream and get it on vinyl! https://outkast.lnk.to/StankoniaAnniversary Official HD video for "ATliens" by OutKast Listen to OutKast: https://Outkast.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to the official Outkast YouTube channel: https://Outkast.lnk.to/subscribeYD Watch more videos by OutKast: https://OutKast.lnk.to/listenID/youtube Follow Outkast: Facebook: https://Outkast.lnk.to/followFI Instagram: https://Outkast.lnk.to/followII Twitter: https://Outkast.lnk.to/followTI Website: https://Outkast.lnk.to/followWI Spotify: https://Outkast.lnk.to/followSI YouTube: https://Outkast.lnk.to/subscribeYD Lyrics: Now throw your hands in the air And wave 'em like you just don't care And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit Everybody let me hear you say, "O-Yea-yer" Now throw your hands in the air And wave 'em like you just don't care And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit Everybody let me hear you say, "O-Yea-yer" #OutKast #ATliens #HD #Remastered 2013-07-31T06:45:32Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ktc9hsSfUck 230 https://www.spoton.com/blog/allmine-oceanside/ 2025-07-25T16:20:18+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7cIruVpnMe8/mqdefault.jpg Scratch Restaurant Allmine Cuts Food Waste With SpotOn Reporting Insights With insights from SpotOn Reporting, Allmine in Oceanside, CA has reduced food waste by 20 percent. 2025-07-16T19:32:39Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cIruVpnMe8 31 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w94F2Z9IAIo/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Reserve Maximizes Seating, Sales at Allmine SpotOn Reserve has helped the team at Allmine in Oceanside, CA turn 30% more tables, leading to more revenue. 2025-07-16T19:45:43Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/w94F2Z9IAIo 16 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WtXCnbO6_ig/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Online Ordering, Marketing Dashboard Drive Sales Increase at Allmine The combination of SpotOn Online Order and SpotOn's Marketing dashboard have driven an increase in revenue for scratch restaurant Allmine in Oceanside, CA. 2025-07-16T19:36:47Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/WtXCnbO6_ig 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/kaleis-kitchenette/ 2025-08-05T18:21:01+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XKYjomDavJw/mqdefault.jpg Kalei's Kitchenette Cuts Costs with SpotOn Profit Assist At Kalei’s Kitchenette, making guests happy starts with a strong financial foundation. Owner Khara Mangiduyos turned to *SpotOn Profit Assist,* the restaurant profitability software that uses automated cost analysis to spot waste, reduce errors, and help cut costs faster, all without spreadsheets or manual reviews. As Khara puts it, "SpotOn Profit Assist takes the guesswork out of it with actionable items. It saved us $2,000 right away, and our cost of goods reduced by 3% month-over-month. That is a huge win, especially now that everything is rising." *Stop guessing and start saving* With restaurant costs rising, every percentage point matters. Profit Assist scans your P&L for anomalies, wasted spend, or data spikes and turns them into clear, monthly action steps you can take across one or many locations. You’ll know _where_ to cut costs, _what_ it’s costing you, and _how_ to improve your profit margins month after month. *Automated cost analysis for modern restaurants* • *Seamless integration.* Sync with QuickBooks Online, Restaurant365, or Xero in minutes. • *Reduce errors.* Catch bookkeeping mistakes early to ensure your monthly numbers are accurate. • *Actionable insights.* Get monthly alerts on cost-saving opportunities with recommendations on how to take action. • *Multi-location analysis.* Compare stores side-by-side to see which locations manage costs better and benchmark performance. *How it works* 1. *Connect your software.* Setup takes two minutes. 2. *Receive recurring insights.* Get a monthly email with top takeaways and suggested tasks. 3. *Cut costs.* See exactly what an issue is costing you and how other operators fixed it. Discover how Profit Assist helps independent restaurants build stronger, smarter operations through AI-driven cost reduction and accurate financial insights—all integrated into the same SpotOn POS platform operators trust for payments, loyalty, and guest experience. 👉 *Explore SpotOn Profit Assist →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/automated-cost-analysis/ 📖 *READ: Kalei's Kitchenette success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/kaleis-kitchenette/ 👉 *Learn how SpotOn helped Kalei’s Kitchenette grow their loyal customer base and keep costs in check →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/kaleis-kitchenette/ *About Kalei's Kitchenette* At Kalei's Kitchenette, it's not "good morning" and "hello." It's "Aloha" and "Mahalo." Chef Andy Mangiduyos grew up on Maui, where Pacific Rim cuisine was a way of life. After honing his craft at hotels and resorts across Hawaii and California, he and his wife Khara brought that aloha spirit to the mainland. What started at a farmer's market in 2018 has grown into a thriving corporate catering operation with a loyal following. The approach is simple: fresh, locally sourced ingredients, personalized menus, and genuine hospitality at every event. No cookie-cutter menus. No cutting corners. Just a true taste of Maui, and the warmth that comes with it. *Visit Kalei's Kitchenette* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaleiskitchenette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaleiskitchenette/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaleiskitchenette Website: https://www.kaleiskitchenette.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #KaleisKitchenette #ProfitAssist #AutomatedCostAnalysis #RestaurantProfitability #RestaurantCostAnalysis #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #CostAnalysis #CostofGoods #FoodCosts #SpotOnProfitAssist #ProfitManagementTool #AccountingSoftware   *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-07-14T20:03:28Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/XKYjomDavJw 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/mothers-day-restaurant-ideas/ 2026-05-01T16:21:18+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3yeZKSyd2GM/mqdefault.jpg Menu Engineering: How to Build a More Profitable Restaurant Menu Your guests spend about 109 seconds looking at your menu before they order. That's it. Less than two minutes to decide what to buy — so every item needs to earn its spot. In this video, we break down menu engineering—a proven, data-driven way to build a more profitable menu with insights from your POS platform. You’ll learn how to: • Categorize your menu items to see what’s earning and what’s costing you. • Calculate gross profit margin and understand why 70% is a healthy target. • Use your P-MIX report and menu matrix to identify your stars, plow horses, puzzles, and dogs. • Optimize your restaurant menu design, both in-house and online, for higher profit and better guest experience. Whether you run a bar, café, or full-service restaurant, SpotOn’s POS platform helps you make smarter decisions using real sales data—not guesses. Our built-in reporting, online ordering integration, and menu management tools give you a clear picture of what’s working so you can adjust fast. ⬇️ *Download our free Menu Engineering Worksheet: It calculates your gross profit margin automatically →* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1veXTFu_PXIoaKZ7r5mujzQCh4SjMT2EFOTOcAHGvQsg/copy?gid=256807374&ref=spoton.com#gid=256807374 📖 *8 Steps to a Profitable Beverage Program →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/8-steps-profitable-beverage-program/ 📖 *Tips for a More Profitable Menu: Read the full guide here →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/menu-engineering/ 📖 *Menu creation guide →* https://www.spoton.com/pdf/menu-creation-guide.pdf 👉 *Need online ordering for your restaurant? We've got you covered →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering-and-delivery/ 🖥️ *WATCH: How to Create Online Ordering For Your Restaurant →* https://youtu.be/h-oo8jdbb74 Chapters 0:00 What menu engineering actually is 0:38 Popularity and Profitability 1:04 Calculating your gross profit margin (manually) 1:24 Automatically calculate your gross profit margin (free worksheet) 1:50 Stars, plow horses, puzzles, and dogs explained 3:03 Engineer your menu to sell 4:07 Bottom line: Learn to control your menu Subscribe for more real advice on restaurant technology, POS systems, and ways to build sustainable profitability in your business. __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #MenuEngineering #ProductMixAnalysis #MenuEngineeringMatrix #POSDataReporting #MenuOptimization #GrossProfitMargin #POSReporting #RestaurantProfitability #FoodCostManagement #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #RestaurantProfit #MenuManagementTools #FoodCost #RestaurantPOSReporting #RestaurantMenuEngineering #RestaurantMenuOptimization   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-02-20T14:00:06Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/3yeZKSyd2GM 293 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iHQY-j6gf1w/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Reserve Maximizes Seating, Sales at Allmine Allmine is a small restaurant with big demand. They opened in Oceanside with just six pizzas, two salads, and a handful of regulars. Now they’re managing six tops, parties of 12, and a full waitlist thanks to SpotOn Reserve—our integrated reservation and waitlist system. Guests add themselves to the waitlist, get accurate wait times based on real POS data, and the system handles the rest. Allmine turns 30% more tables by running reservations and waitlists directly inside their POS platform with SpotOn Reserve. "SpotOn is innovative, easy to use, and very friendly. We don’t often think about our vendors as our friends, but we should,” says Owner of Allmine, Roxana Pavel. “With SpotOn I feel seen, I feel heard, and I feel like my feedback is being taken into account.” With SpotOn Reserve, you get more than a reservation tool—you get a better way to run your front-of-house: • *Turn more tables.* Seat more guests with smart table suggestions based on real-time sales and server workload. • *Give guests accurate wait times.* Your guests get estimates based on live POS data, not manual entry. • *Self-service waitlists.* Guests add themselves to your list from their phones, freeing up your host stand. • *Direct POS integration.* Your reservation system and point-of-sale work as one to streamline communication. • *No per-cover fees.* Keep 100% of your revenue. You never pay third-party commissions to seat your guests. Your regulars get the GoTo Place app where they can reserve tables, join waitlists, and see your latest deals. They only see your restaurant. No competitors, no distractions. From smart table management to personalized guest profiles, SpotOn Reserve helps you deliver better service every shift, and boost your bottom line along the way. 👉 *Explore SpotOn Reserve →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/reservations-and-waitlist/ 👉 *See how guests book through GoTo Place →* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjPe0yREiYs 👉 *READ: Allmine's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/allmine/ 👉 *READ: Small Restaurant, Big Community at Allmine →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/allmine-oceanside/ *About Allmine* Seasoned operator Roxana Pavel transformed a pizza-by-the-slice shop into Allmine, a destination restaurant. From optimizing the from-scratch kitchen and getting the most out of the dining room’s 50 seats, to sending community-building marketing emails, restaurant technology is Pavel’s right hand when it comes to running (and growing) her restaurant. *Follow Allmine* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allmine.oceanside/?hl=en Website: https://allmineoceanside.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #Reservations #WaitlistManagement #WaitlistSoftware #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #SpotOnReserve #SelfServiceWaitlist #POSIntegration #TableManagement #Allmine   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-01-21T22:37:18Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/iHQY-j6gf1w 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurants-rapid-fund/ 2026-04-14T14:33:52+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ht5bJngSTQg/mqdefault.jpg Pay Employees Better with DayCheck *Pay better, not more: DayCheck by SpotOn puts tips in your team's hands instantly.* You know the drill. Great staff leave for restaurants that pay better. But what if you could compete without raising wages? SpotOn has the solution: DayCheck. Built right into the SpotOn point-of-sale platform, DayCheck gives your employees immediate access to their approved tips, the moment they clock out. They can track, manage, and transfer their earnings with our free mobile app. We're talking tips in minutes, not days. Here's the best part: DayCheck is included at no extra cost with SpotOn Teamwork, our POS-integrated restaurant scheduling software. This intelligent labor management tool makes a real difference in staff retention. Your restaurant doesn't pay more to give your staff something they actually want. When you use a smart POS platform like SpotOn, you gain a competitive edge. This is what modern restaurant technology looks like. It's how you use automation and the best labor solutions to solve tough business problems. *Ready to pay better?* Learn more about DayCheck & Teamwork by SpotOn: 🔗 *Tip Management software* - https://www.spoton.com/solutions/tip-management/ 🔗 *DayCheck by SpotOn (Earned tip access)* - https://www.spoton.com/solutions/earned-tip-access/ 🔗 *Teamwork (Labor & Scheduling Management software)* - https://www.spoton.com/solutions/scheduling/   *Ready to see how it works?* Book a personalized demo at https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ — no pressure, just a real conversation about what your restaurant needs. __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #TipPayout #RestaurantStaffing #RestaurantLife #SpotOnDayCheck #SpotOnTeamwork #DayCheck #RestaurantTipManagement #TipDistributionSoftware #DigitalTipPayoutSolution #RestaurantPayrollTools #POSTipIntegration #TipManagement #TipManagementSolution #PayrollManagement   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-09-22T16:34:35Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ht5bJngSTQg 39 https://www.spoton.com/blog/hospitality-without-the-chaos-the-labor-levers-that-protect-margin-and-your-guest-experience/ 2026-02-26T22:58:28+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nWMeQjJtXk8/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Teamwork You need a well-managed team to stay profitable. Rising labor costs, staff shortages, and turnover make team management more critical than ever. *SpotOn Teamwork* helps you run a tighter operation so you can focus on what matters—your guests and your business. From the same POS platform that runs your front of house, SpotOn Teamwork connects your scheduling, tip distribution, and payroll prep directly to your point-of-sale. Your staff gets the same clarity. With *DayCheck by SpotOn* —our free mobile app— they can view schedules, trade shifts, submit availability, request time off, and pick up extra hours right from their phones. Built-in messaging keeps everyone connected. Save hours everyday with SpotOn Teamwork: • *Scheduling & compliance:* Manage employee schedules from a single dashboard. You can verify time punches and ensure local labor law compliance in real time. The system helps you project labor needs so you never overstaff. • *Payroll prep:* Integrated payroll prep takes the headache out of processing. We calculate everything based on your schedules, overtime rules, tips, breaks, and local regulations. Works seamlessly with all major payroll providers. • *Tip management:* Accurate tip distribution happens in seconds. Set your payout rules once—whether simple or complex—and we handle the math. Your team sees what they earned the day before, and everyone gets paid on time. SpotOn Teamwork gives you the tools to manage labor and payroll the way you actually work—right from your POS. 🔗 *Explore Teamwork* → https://www.spoton.com/solutions/scheduling/ 🔗 *Payroll prep* → https://www.spoton.com/solutions/payroll-integration/ 🔗 *Tip management* → https://www.spoton.com/solutions/tip-management/ 🔗 *DayCheck by SpotOn, free mobile app* → https://www.spoton.com/solutions/earned-tip-access/ • App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daycheck-by-spoton/id6737041407 • Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spoton.ewa&hl=en_US __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #SchedulingSoftware #LaborManagement #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #RestaurantPayroll #TipDistribution #EmployeeScheduling #DayCheck #PayrollPrep #RestaurantStaffManagement #LaborCostControl #RestaurantSchedulingSoftware #RestaurantLaborManagement #RestaurantPayrollIntegration   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2023-08-16T16:00:23Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/nWMeQjJtXk8 80 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8qehhCIl448/mqdefault.jpg Barcelona Wine Bar Saves Time While Protecting Profit Margins with SpotOn Reporting Running a restaurant like Barcelona Wine Bar means adapting daily. Prices shift. Menus change. Labor costs fluctuate. You need a point-of-sale platform that moves as fast as your kitchen. Barcelona Wine Bar serves seasonal Spanish tapas across multiple locations. Their chefs work directly with local fishermen. Menus shift constantly based on what's fresh. That kind of operation requires real-time visibility into costs, labor, and menu performance. Amy Hom, COO of Barcelona Wine Bar, explains how *SpotOn Reporting* gives her team the data they need without the complexity: "SpotOn is such a great match for us because it's a simple tool. It helps us understand when we need to adjust our pricing, and SpotOn reporting helps us give chefs their time back." How Barcelona Wine Bar uses SpotOn Reporting: • *Pricing adjustments on the fly.* When ingredients cost more or menu items aren't performing, Barcelona's team sees it immediately. They adjust pricing in real time to protect margins without slowing down service. • *Labor insights that tell a story.* Overtime reporting and labor data show exactly how each shift performed. Managers know where to optimize scheduling and how to give their chefs more time to focus on what matters: the food. • *Menu optimization for seasonal changes.* With 70% of the menu rotating regularly, Barcelona needs to know which dishes guests love and which ones don't pull their weight. SpotOn's reporting makes those decisions clear. Your point-of-sale system should do more than process transactions. SpotOn Reporting turns your raw POS data into actionable insights you can actually use: • *Real-time sales data.* Track top sellers, voids, and performance as they happen. No waiting until end of day. • *Labor management.* Monitor clock-ins, clock-outs, overtime trends, and productivity across your team. See where you're overstaffed or stretched thin. • *Menu performance tracking.* Identify which items drive revenue and which ones cost you money. Make smarter decisions about what stays on the menu. • *Remote access from any device.* Check your restaurant performance from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Whether you're in the kitchen or at home, your data travels with you. No business degree required. Just straightforward data that helps you run a more profitable restaurant. 👉 *Find more profit with SpotOn POS Reporting →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/#reporting 👉 *WATCH: How SpotOn Reporting Works →* https://youtu.be/ktPWXBm28Pc *About Barcelona Wine Bar* Barcelona Wine Bar brings the spirit of Spanish tapas culture to neighborhoods across America. With a focus on seasonal ingredients, creative small plates, and an expertly curated wine program, each Barcelona location offers a warm, convivial atmosphere where guests can gather and share. Founded in 1996, Barcelona operates locations across the U.S. Each restaurant reflects the personality of its local team while staying rooted in a shared commitment to quality and connection. *Follow Barcelona Wine Bar* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barcelonawinebar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barcelonawinebar/ Website: https://barcelonawinebar.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #BarcelonaWineBar #SpotOnReporting #Reporting #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #FineDining #WineBar #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #ReportingSoftware   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-01-16T01:51:36Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qehhCIl448 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-marketing-guide/ 2026-03-13T18:59:29+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nAxY9_Qso4o/mqdefault.jpg The Checklist Ep. 5: Get the Word Out | Opening Chicago's Newest Steakhouse - Adalina Prime You can build the best restaurant in town, but if no one knows about it, you won’t fill the seats. In the final episode of our behind-the-scenes series, we follow *Adalina Prime* as they launch their marketing campaign and make a splash in Chicago’s vibrant dining scene. From branding to social media to grand opening buzz, see how the team gets the word out and builds excitement. "A lot of things were done strategically to get to this point," says Adalina Partner Matt Deichl. "Getting our content and social channels together—[but] the best marketing is word of mouth, as long as people have a good meal and good service, that buzz will continue and then we’re off to the races." *Effective marketing and branding are essential for restaurant success.* To help you promote your restaurant, check out these resources: 🔗 *Read: 5 Ways Your Restaurant Branding Can Stand Out in a Saturated Market* — Learn how to create a memorable brand that stands out: https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-branding/ 🔗 *Restaurant Marketing Handbook* — A comprehensive guide to building your brand and attracting guests: https://www.spoton.com/blog/ultimate-restaurant-marketing-guide/ 🔗 *Explore solutions for new restaurant openings* — See what solutions are available to help operate your new restaurant, from point-of-sale to online ordering, staff scheduling, and more: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/new-restaurants/ *About Adalina Prime* Located in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market district, Adalina Prime is redefining the modern steakhouse experience with globally-inspired flavors and premium wagyu steaks. The menu features full-blood Wagyu beef from Miller Wagyu Ranch in Illinois, along with Japanese and Australian cuts, all prepared with Chef Soo Ahn’s signature innovative approach. *Follow Adalina Prime* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adalinaprime/ Website: https://adalinaprime.com *Follow Us on Social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #AdalinaPrime #RestaurantOpening #ChicagoRestaurants #FultonMarket #SteakhouseChicago #OpeningARestaurant #RestaurantBusiness #ChicagoDining #WagyuSteak #RestaurantDesign #BehindTheScenes #NewRestaurant #ChicagoFood #RestaurantLife #HowToOpenARestaurant #RestaurantMarketing #RestaurantBranding #SpotOn *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-12-01T16:19:53Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/nAxY9_Qso4o 127 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CIkHitBGbkg/mqdefault.jpg Restaurant SEO 2026: How to Get Your Restaurant Found on Google Most restaurant owners want more guests but think they need a massive ad budget to get them. That is not true. You can drive consistent foot traffic by mastering restaurant SEO, or search engine optimization. In this video, we break down exactly what independent restaurant owners need to do to rank higher in local search results, from setting up your Google Business Profile to using the right keywords on your website. *What you'll learn:* • How to claim and optimize your Google Business Profile • How to choose the right restaurant keywords for your website • How to get listed on online directories like Yelp, TripAdvisor, OpenTable, and Apple Maps • Why consistent business name, address, and phone number (NAP) data matters for rankings • How to generate more reviews — and how to respond to them • How to track your SEO results using Google Search Console and Google Analytics (both free) Every strategy in this video follows Google’s latest local SEO updates and mobile ranking priorities for 2026. Everything covered here also works for AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Accurate listings, strong reviews, and a clear website are exactly what those tools pull from when recommending restaurants. At SpotOn, we build point-of-sale tools and websites that improve SEO for independent restaurants. Our clients use SpotOn Websites to rank higher, earn better reviews, and attract more guests through local search. Whether you're running a neighborhood diner, a fast casual spot, or a full-service restaurant, these local SEO strategies help you show up when nearby guests are actively searching for a place to eat. 🖥️ *Ready to build an SEO-ready website and manage your online reputation in one place? →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/websites/ 📖 *READ: The Full Restaurant SEO Guide →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-seo/ ⬇️ *DOWNLOAD: Restaurant SEO Checklist →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-seo-checklist.pdf 📖 *Restaurant Marketing: A Practical Guide To Attract, Convert, and Retain More Customers →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-marketing-guide/ 💡 *Learn how to respond to Yelp reviews →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews-on-yelp-tips-example-templates/ Chapters 0:00 Restaurant SEO introduction 0:44 Google Business Profile 1:45 Your Website Keywords 2:27 Get Listed in Online Directories 3:18 Online Reviews are Non-negotiable 3:49 Track What's Working 4:11 The Bottom Line (plus AI Search) Subscribe for more real advice on restaurant technology, POS systems, and ways to build sustainable profitability in your business. __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #RestaurantSEO #SearchEngineOptimization #SEO #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #LocalSEOForRestaurants #GoogleBusinessProfile #GoogleMaps #RestaurantMarketing #OnlineVisibility #DigitalMarketing #RestaurantDigitalMarketing #GoogleSearchConsole #WebsiteOptimization #BrandVisibility   *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-03-13T18:46:43Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/CIkHitBGbkg 321 https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-increase-restaurant-sales/ 2026-01-28T20:24:43+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h-oo8jdbb74/mqdefault.jpg How to Create Online Ordering for Your Restaurant (and Increase Profit) You work hard for every dollar your restaurant earns. But if you’re relying on third-party delivery apps for online ordering, you’re giving away up to 30% of your profit—on every single order. In this video, we break down the three ways to set up online ordering for your restaurant—and why only one of them truly pays off. Option 1: *Third-party delivery apps* make it easy to get discovered, but they take a massive cut (15% to 30% commission on every order) and keep your guest data. Option 2: *DIY website builders* like Wix or Shopify sound flexible, but they don’t connect directly to your POS. That means manual entry, more errors, and wasted time. Option 3: *First-party online ordering built into your POS platform.* That’s where SpotOn Order changes everything. Your guests order directly from your website, Google page, or the GoTo Place app—no marketplace markups, no lost data, and no tablet chaos. With *SpotOn Order,* you can: • Keep 100% of your profit with commission-free online ordering. • Connect every takeout or delivery order straight to your POS and kitchen display system. • Reward and retain guests automatically with SpotOn Loyalty. • Update your menu across all platforms in seconds. • Control pacing when your kitchen’s slammed without missing a beat. • Integrate with Google for direct ordering from Google Search and Maps. • Access reliable delivery powered by DoorDash Drive without the marketplace markups. You built your restaurant on great food and service. Now build your online ordering on a foundation that puts profit and guest relationships back in your hands. 👉 *See how SpotOn Order works →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering-and-delivery/ 👉 *See how guests order through GoTo Place →* https://youtu.be/mjPe0yREiYs?si=tgTAXH7-N58qKWXN 📖 *Want a step-by-step guide? Read the full guide here →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/create-online-ordering-for-restaurants/ *Chapters* 0:00 The cost of missing out on online ordering 0:35 Option 1: The truth about third-party apps 1:23 Option 2: The struggle with DIY platforms 2:00 Option 3: Why first-party POS ordering wins 2:31 How SpotOn Order helps boost your profits and nurture guest loyalty 3:22 Final recommendation to build a sustainable online ordering business Subscribe for more real advice on restaurant technology, POS systems, and ways to build sustainable profitability in your business. __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #OnlineOrdering #FirstPartyOrdering #OrderingApp #SpotOnOrder #SpotOnLoyalty #GoToPlace #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #DirectOrdering #CommissionFree #RestaurantMarketing #GuestLoyalty #TakeoutOrderingSystem #RestaurantProfit   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-01-27T23:06:36Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/h-oo8jdbb74 283 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mjPe0yREiYs/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn GoTo Place App Your guests already know where they want to go. Your place. Now give them an app that keeps them coming back. Most third-party apps stand between you and your guests. They take a cut of your profits and keep your data for themselves. SpotOn does things differently. We built the GoTo Place app to give independent restaurant owners a first-party solution that puts your brand front and center. It is your online ordering app, your loyalty app, and your reservation app all in one place. The *GoTo Place app* connects directly to your SpotOn POS platform. This means you manage your menu, floor plan, and guest data from a single point-of-sale. Your guests get a seamless way to order food, book a table, and earn rewards. You get the data you need to grow your business and boost your profits. What you can do with the GoTo Place app: • *Commission-free online ordering:* Stop paying high fees to third-party delivery services. Your app allows guests to order directly from you for pickup or delivery. You keep your margins and your guest relationships. • *Integrated loyalty program:* Build a database of loyal guests automatically. Your app tracks spend and rewards guests for their repeat business. You can send targeted deals and digital coupons to drive traffic during slow shifts. • *Reservations and waitlist management:* Let guests book tables or join the waitlist from their phones. It syncs in real-time with your host stand to minimize wait times and maximize table turns. • *Complete data ownership:* You own your guest information. Use your data to understand guest preferences and improve your service. SpotOn provides the technology, but you own the results. The GoTo Place app is available now and automatically included for restaurants using *SpotOn Order:* • *App Store* - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goto-place/id6736528808 • *Google Play* - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spoton.gotobyspoton&hl=en_US 🔗 *Learn more about the SpotOn GoTo Place app:* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/ordering-app/ *Explore SpotOn solutions for independent restaurants:* 🔗 *READ* - SpotOn Launches 'GoTo Place' a Restaurant-First App Built for Independents to Drive Direct Orders, Build Loyalty and Boost Profits: https://www.spoton.com/blog/goto-place-restaurant-first-app/ 🔗 *SpotOn Order* - Take back profit with a restaurant online ordering system: https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering/ 🔗 *SpotOn Loyalty* - Turn every first-timer into a regular with customer loyalty software: https://www.spoton.com/solutions/loyalty/ 🔗 *SpotOn Reserve* - Give guests a better experience with a restaurant reservation system: https://www.spoton.com/solutions/reservations/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #OnlineOrdering #LoyaltyProgram #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #RestaurantApp #GoToPlace #GuestExperience   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-06-16T14:27:04Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/mjPe0yREiYs 33 https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-make-a-menu-for-your-restaurant/ 2025-12-01T16:59:18+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1SshyHm95Tk/mqdefault.jpg The Checklist Ep. 2: Set the Menu | Opening Chicago's Newest Steakhouse - Adalina Prime Opening a restaurant means more than just finding the right location and building a team—it’s about crafting a menu that excites guests and drives profitability. In Episode 2 of our behind-the-scenes series, we dive into the menu development process at Adalina Prime, Chicago’s newest steakhouse in Fulton Market. Led by Michelin-starred Chef Soo Ahn and Executive Chef Nemanja Milunović, Adalina Prime’s menu is a masterclass in balancing creativity, cost, and guest experience. From competitive analysis to engineering the perfect lineup of dishes, every decision is made with precision. "Whether it’s the availability or the pricing of the product," says Chef Soo Ahn. "You have to make compromises. The menu is going to evolve as we get used to the kitchen." *Menu planning is both an art and a science.* To help you build a winning menu, check out these resources: 🔗 *Read: Menu Engineering - Tips for a More Profitable Menu* — Learn the fundamentals of menu engineering: https://www.spoton.com/blog/menu-engineering/ 🔗 *Read: How to Make a Menu for Your Restaurant* — Practical advice for planning and designing a profitable menu: https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-make-a-menu-for-your-restaurant/ 🔗 *Menu Engineering Worksheet* — Analyze your menu’s performance and optimize for profit: https://www.spoton.com/menu-engineering-worksheet.xlsx 🔗 *Explore solutions for new restaurant openings* — See what solutions are available to help operate your new restaurant, from point-of-sale to online ordering, staff scheduling, and more: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/new-restaurants/ *Stay tuned for Ep. 3* where we’ll explore how SpotOn tech keeps the hustle honest and the numbers strong. *About Adalina Prime* Located in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market district, Adalina Prime is redefining the modern steakhouse experience with globally-inspired flavors and premium wagyu steaks. The menu features full-blood Wagyu beef from Miller Wagyu Ranch in Illinois, along with Japanese and Australian cuts, all prepared with Chef Soo Ahn’s signature innovative approach. *Follow Adalina Prime* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adalinaprime/ Website: https://adalinaprime.com *Follow Us on Social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #AdalinaPrime #RestaurantOpening #ChicagoRestaurants #FultonMarket #ChefSooAhn #SteakhouseChicago #OpeningARestaurant #RestaurantBusiness #ChicagoDining #MichelinStarChef #WagyuSteak #RestaurantDesign #BehindTheScenes #NewRestaurant #ChicagoFood #RestaurantLife #HowToOpenARestaurant #MenuEngineering #MenuPlanning *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-12-01T16:19:40Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/1SshyHm95Tk 129 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/htH1Q5s00AE/mqdefault.jpg Episode 2: Revamped Menu, Increased Profits Kappy’s is Gene’s first restaurant, and it could use a little help. Insert our Restaurateur in Residence, Scott Youkilis. AKA The Assistant Manager. When we first introduced you to Gene, Scott was working with him on creating a P&L statement. Up next: revamping the menu. This is just part two of a story that’s still unfolding. 2025-05-01T19:37:38Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/htH1Q5s00AE 172 https://www.spoton.com/blog/create-online-ordering-for-restaurants/ 2026-04-10T17:22:34+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iY0zPmi4q94/mqdefault.jpg Commission-free Online Ordering for Restaurants | SpotOn Order Stop giving away 30% of your revenue to third-party apps. *SpotOn Order* provides independent restaurants a direct, commission-free online ordering system. Whether guests find you on your website, your branded app, or Google, you keep the profit. This is the point-of-sale platform built to put business owners back in control of their margins and their guest relationships. SpotOn Order integrates directly with your SpotOn POS to streamline takeout and delivery operations: • *Commission-free ordering.* Eliminate high marketplace fees with a flat monthly software rate. • *Branded guest experience.* Your logo and colors stay front and center on the GoTo Place app. • *Direct Google integration.* Guests can browse your menu and order directly from Google Search and Maps. • *Flat-rate delivery.* Access professional drivers through our DoorDash Drive integration without the commission hits. • *Real-time menu sync.* 86 items or update hours once. It reflects everywhere instantly. • *Faster checkout.* Support for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and saved payment info for repeat guests. Third-party marketplaces like Uber Eats and DoorDash are fine for discovery. But once a guest finds you, they should belong to you. SpotOn Order converts those third-party users into loyal regulars. Every order flows straight to your kitchen. No extra tablets. No manual re-entry. No confusing layouts. Just a fast, easy way for guests to support your restaurant directly. 👀 *See how much you can save with a commission-free POS platform →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering/ 👉 *Explore the GoTo Place app →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/ordering-app/ 👉 *Learn why SpotOn is the #1 rated technology platform for independent restaurants →* https://www.spoton.com/why-spoton/ 🖥️ *WATCH: We Actually Give a Sh*t →* https://youtu.be/ZXecMqYwHf8 🤝 *We’re a proud supporter of Giving Kitchen →* https://givingkitchen.org/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #OnlineOrdering #SpotOnOrder #OrderingApp #SpotOnLoyalty #GoToPlace #POSPartner #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #DirectOrdering #CommissionFree #RestaurantMarketing #GuestLoyalty   *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-03-30T20:19:10Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/iY0zPmi4q94 101 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-tech/ 2025-12-01T17:26:20+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/br7E1Ooty6Y/mqdefault.jpg The Checklist Ep. 3: Add the Tech | Opening Chicago's Newest Steakhouse - Adalina Prime The right technology can make or break a new restaurant. In Episode 3 of our behind-the-scenes series, we go inside *Adalina Prime* to see how SpotOn tech powers the team, keeps the hustle honest, and helps the numbers add up. From POS to scheduling and labor management, every system is chosen to streamline operations and elevate the guest experience. “We leverage technology to hold ourselves accountable, then improve,” says Adalina Prime partner Jonathan Gillespie. “From day one you can start looking at what product sells–you can look at your labor and start making sure that your cost of goods is in line with what you projected with your menu pricing.” *Building a restaurant tech stack is a strategic process.* To help you choose the right tools, check out these resources: 🔗 *Read: How to Build a Restaurant Tech Stack Every Operator Needs to Thrive* — Learn how to select and integrate the best technology for your restaurant: https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-tech/ 🔗 *Tech Assessment Checklist* — Assess your current tech and identify gaps: https://www.spoton.com/tech-assessment-checklist.pdf 🔗 *Explore solutions for new restaurant openings* — See what solutions are available to help operate your new restaurant, from point-of-sale to online ordering, staff scheduling, and more: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/new-restaurants/ *Stay tuned for Ep. 4* where we’ll see how the restaurant prepares and trains its staff for success prior to grand opening. *About Adalina Prime* Located in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market district, Adalina Prime is redefining the modern steakhouse experience with globally-inspired flavors and premium wagyu steaks. The menu features full-blood Wagyu beef from Miller Wagyu Ranch in Illinois, along with Japanese and Australian cuts, all prepared with Chef Soo Ahn's signature innovative approach. *Follow Adalina Prime* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adalinaprime/ Website: https://adalinaprime.com *Follow Us on Social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #AdalinaPrime #RestaurantOpening #ChicagoRestaurants #FultonMarket #ChefSooAhn #SteakhouseChicago #OpeningARestaurant #RestaurantBusiness #ChicagoDining #MichelinStarChef #WagyuSteak #RestaurantDesign #BehindTheScenes #NewRestaurant #ChicagoFood #RestaurantLife #HowToOpenARestaurant #RestaurantChecklist *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-12-01T16:19:44Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/br7E1Ooty6Y 105 https://www.spoton.com/blog/menu-engineering/ 2026-02-20T18:35:35+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dwuF0GHxmg8/mqdefault.jpg Saving Time and Money with Tech at Tiny's Time is money. Our integration with MarginEdge saves our friends at New York City staple Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs 20 hours per week on inventory alone. 2023-02-15T15:37:55Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/dwuF0GHxmg8 31 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V8ccPDh4Dyc/mqdefault.jpg Insights from SpotOn Reporting Boost Revenue for Vicari Group Joe Muer has been a Detroit institution since 1929. But even iconic restaurants need technology that evolves with them. Data doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. For Dominic Vicari, Operating Partner at Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, switching to SpotOn changed how his team views their business. “SpotOn is a great system. Reporting has had the biggest impact,” says Dominic. “By doing a dessert cart versus a menu, we saw an 18% increase in dessert sales—$225,000 in revenue—just by selling desserts.” *SpotOn Reporting* gives you more than numbers. It gives you visibility—so you can make smarter decisions that grow your business. Access detailed POS reports on sales, menu performance, and labor costs in real time. See what’s working, where to improve, and how to increase profitability. *Optimize your operations with POS reporting:* • *Real-time sales tracking.* Monitor top-selling items and guest preferences as they happen. • *Menu engineering.* Use Product Mix (P-Mix) reports to identify which items guests love and which ones hurt your bottom line. • *Labor management.* Track employee productivity and sales by staff member to optimize your schedule. • *Multi-unit oversight.* View performance by revenue center or time of day across one or multiple locations. Instead of reacting to problems, SpotOn helps you get ahead of them. Turn your data into decisions that drive results. No business degree required. Just straightforward data that helps you run a more profitable restaurant. 👉 *Find more profit with POS Reporting →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/#reporting 🖥️ *WATCH: How SpotOn Reporting Works →* https://youtu.be/ktPWXBm28Pc 📖 *READ: Joe Muer's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/joe-muer/ 📖 *Learn how the Detroit-area restaurant group prepared for expansion →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/vicari-restaurant-group-owner-dominic-vicari-chooses-quality/ *About Joe Muer Seafood* For more than nine decades, Joe Muer Seafood has served the world’s most celebrated and exclusive seafood from regions across the globe. They are committed to serving sustainable and exceptionally fresh seafood while building a sterling reputation for elite culinary skill and exquisite service. Their fish is selected and flown in from the finest purveyors in the world. *Follow Joe Muer Seafood* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemuerseafood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joemuerseafood X: https://twitter.com/joemuerseafood Website: https://joemuer.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #POSReporting #JoeMuer #JoeMuerSeafood #VicariRestaurantGroup #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #DataDrivenDecisions #RestaurantReporting #Reporting #BusinessInsights   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2023-10-20T23:16:18Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8ccPDh4Dyc 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/opening-a-restaurant-ultimate-guide-new-restaurant-owners/ 2026-02-06T17:24:13+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GYMxxgNiOJg/mqdefault.jpg How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant in 2026 How much does it really cost to open a restaurant? If you’re planning to open a restaurant in 2026, this is the question that decides whether your idea becomes a business or a very expensive lesson. In this video, we break down the real cost of opening a restaurant, line by line, so you can build a budget that actually works. We cover initial startup expenses to ongoing monthly operating costs for both full-service and counter-service restaurant concepts. No fluff. Just the numbers you need to plan with confidence. What we cover: • *The Big Picture:* Total costs for full-service ($500k – $2.5M) vs. counter-service ($300k – $1.9M). • *Startup Costs:* Remodeling, kitchen equipment, and interior design. • *Legal & Licensing:* The reality of liquor license costs and permits. • *Operating Expenses:* Managing rent, food costs, and labor percentages. • *Restaurant Technology:* Why your POS platform is a critical investment for profitability. Key budget benchmarks: • *Rent:* 5% to 10% of total sales. • *Food Costs:* Approximately 30% of food sales. • *Labor:* 25% to 35% of total sales. • *Marketing:* 3% to 6% of revenue. 26% of restaurants fail within their first year, primarily due to inadequate financial planning and underestimating total costs. Proper budgeting and realistic capital allocation give your restaurant concept the runway needed to reach profitability while allowing time for market adjustment and brand development. This is the financial roadmap every restaurant owner needs before signing that lease. 💡 *Explore POS solutions for new restaurants →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/new-restaurants/ 📖 *Want a step-by-step guide? Read the full guide here →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-restaurant/ 📖 *READ: 12-step playbook for opening a restaurant →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/opening-a-restaurant-ultimate-guide-new-restaurant-owners/ Free checklists & guides: 📘 *Opening a restaurant checklist →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-checklist.pdf 📘 *New restaurant profit guide →* https://www.spoton.com/pdf/new-restaurant-profit-guide.pdf 📘 *Restaurant financing guide →* https://www.spoton.com/pdf/alternative-financing-for-restaurants.pdf 📘 *Restaurant marketing guide →* https://www.spoton.com/pdf/restaurant-branding-and-marketing.pdf Chapters 0:00 — Intro: The real question every restaurant owner asks 0:36 — Total costs for full-service & counter-service 1:04 — Startup costs: From concept to launch 1:19 — Remodeling, kitchen equipment, and interior design costs 2:09 — Licenses and permits explained 2:30 — Operating costs: The first year breakdown 2:50 — Rent, lease terms, and protecting your location 3:20 — Food and vendor costs 3:40 — Labor and marketing costs 4:22 — Insurance and necessary coverage 4:33 — Restaurant technology and POS platforms 4:55 — The bottom line: What separates success from failure Subscribe for more real advice on restaurant technology, POS systems, and ways to build sustainable profitability in your business. __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #OpeningARestaurant #RestaurantCosts #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #RestaurantMarketing #RestaurantOwnership #RestaurantProfit #StartupCosts #OperatingCosts #RestaurantBudgeting #LaborCosts #RestaurantStartup #FoodIndustry #StartingARestaurant   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-02-06T16:30:12Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/GYMxxgNiOJg 358 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yy_4T8gx8KI/mqdefault.jpg The Checklist Ep. 1: Make a Space | Opening Chicago's Newest Steakhouse - Adalina Prime Opening a restaurant isn't for the faint of heart. Between construction delays, staffing challenges, menu planning, and the million other details that keep you up at night — it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But that's what makes success stories like Adalina Prime so inspiring. Welcome to the first episode of our behind-the-scenes series documenting the journey of *Adalina Prime*, Chicago's newest steakhouse in Fulton Market. Led by Michelin-starred Chef Soo Ahn (Top Chef Season 21 finalist) and Executive Chef Nemanja Milunović, this isn't just another restaurant opening — it's a masterclass in bringing a culinary vision to life. In this episode, you'll see the early stages of transforming a 10,500 square foot space at 360 N Green Street into a world-class dining destination. From the stunning two-story wine cellar to the open exhibition kitchen, every detail has been meticulously planned. "The preparation phase is where restaurants are really won or lost," says Chef Soo Ahn. "You need to think through every detail before you open the doors." *Opening a restaurant requires serious planning.* That's why having the right resources is crucial. Whether you're mapping out your timeline, calculating costs, or figuring out how to maximize profitability from day one, the groundwork you lay today determines your success tomorrow. 🔗 *Read: How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant in 2024?* — Break down the real costs so you can budget accurately and avoid surprises: https://spoton.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-restaurant/ 🔗 *Read: The Ultimate Guide for New Restaurant Owners* — Learn proven strategies to maximize profitability in your first year and beyond: https://www.spoton.com/blog/opening-a-restaurant-ultimate-guide-new-restaurant-owners/ 🔗 *Download SpotOn's Opening a Restaurant Checklist* — A comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you plan every phase of your restaurant opening: https://spotonspoton.com/restaurant-checklist.pdf 🔗 *Explore solutions for new restaurant openings* — See what solutions are available to help operate your new restaurant, from point-of-sale to online ordering, staff scheduling, and more. https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/new-restaurants/ *Stay tuned for Ep. 2* where we'll take you inside the kitchen setup and menu development process. *About Adalina Prime* Located in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market district, Adalina Prime is redefining the modern steakhouse experience with globally-inspired flavors and premium wagyu steaks. The menu features full-blood Wagyu beef from Miller Wagyu Ranch in Illinois, along with Japanese and Australian cuts, all prepared with Chef Soo Ahn's signature innovative approach. *Follow Adalina Prime* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adalinaprime/ Website: https://adalinaprime.com *Follow Us on Social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #AdalinaPrime #RestaurantOpening #ChicagoRestaurants #FultonMarket #ChefSooAhn #SteakhouseChicago #OpeningARestaurant #RestaurantBusiness #ChicagoDining #MichelinStarChef #WagyuSteak #RestaurantDesign #BehindTheScenes #NewRestaurant #ChicagoFood #RestaurantLife #HowToOpenARestaurant #RestaurantChecklist *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-12-01T16:19:35Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yy_4T8gx8KI 114 https://www.spoton.com/blog/sluggers-chicago/ 2024-05-20T21:58:48+00:00 daily 0.6400 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/heeYFNSmQvA/mqdefault.jpg Winning the Numbers Game at Sluggers Chicago Using a restaurant POS should be a lot easier than hitting a 100 mph fastball. Or, in the case of Sluggers, a 70 mph pitch in the batting cage upstairs. Sluggers has been a Chicago sports fan staple just steps from Wrigley Field for decades. Co-owner Ari Strauss needed a point-of-sale platform that could keep up — one that made labor costs visible, streamlined ordering, and was easy enough for every server and bartender to use from day one. SpotOn delivered. As Ari puts it: "SpotOn Reporting helped us trim the fat in terms of labor costs. SpotOn has made everything so much easier." That's what restaurant POS reporting should do. No guesswork. No spreadsheets on the side. Just clear, real-time data that shows you where your money is going and where you're leaving revenue on the table. *Optimize your operations with POS reporting:* • *Real-time sales tracking.* Monitor top-selling items and guest preferences as they happen. • *Menu engineering.* Use Product Mix (P-Mix) reports to identify which items guests love and which ones hurt your bottom line. • *Labor management.* Track employee productivity and sales by staff member to optimize your schedule. • *Multi-unit oversight.* View performance by revenue center or time of day across one or multiple locations. SpotOn gives you a 360-degree view of your business. Whether you're managing a neighborhood bar, a high-volume sports venue, or anything in between, SpotOn turns raw POS data into insights you can actually use. No business degree required. 👉 *Find more profit with POS Reporting →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/#reporting 🖥️ *WATCH: How SpotOn Reporting Works →* https://youtu.be/ktPWXBm28Pc 👉 *Give your bartenders everything they need to pour another round →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/nightclub-and-bar/ 📖 *READ: See how Chicago's sports bar Sluggers rides the peaks and valleys of seasonal business with SpotOn →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/sluggers-chicago/ *About Sluggers* Located steps from Wrigley Field, Sluggers World Class Sports Bar is a Chicago landmark that has been family-owned and operated for over 35 years. Often called a "sports bar on steroids," the space combines a neighborhood feel with a massive indoor entertainment complex. Guests visit the second level for world-famous batting cages, air hockey, and arcade games, or stay downstairs to catch the game on over 40 TVs. Whether you are there for a post-Cubs game drink or their famous dueling pianos, Sluggers remains the epicenter of Wrigleyville sports culture. *Follow Sluggers* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sluggersbar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SluggersBar X: https://twitter.com/Sluggersbar Website: https://www.sluggersbar.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #POSReporting #Sluggers #BarPOS #SportsBar #SluggersChicago #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #DataDrivenDecisions #RestaurantReporting #Reporting #BusinessInsights   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2024-02-28T19:19:16Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/heeYFNSmQvA 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-profit-margin/ 2026-01-28T20:20:57+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZAr2XdasdNU/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Profit Assist: Your Restaurant's New Financial Advisor You know you’re overpaying somewhere. You just can't pinpoint where yet. Profit Assist by SpotOn shows you where, so you can finally do something about it. It’s built for the grind you’re in every week, not for a finance fantasy world. *What Profit Assist actually does* Profit Assist connects to your accounting software, pulls in your full P&L, and uses AI to scan every line for weird spikes, outliers, and waste. Instead of dumping spreadsheets on you, it surfaces clear, specific recommendations on where to cut costs or tighten things up, so you and your accountant can act fast. *Built for real restaurant ops* Profit Assist works with QuickBooks Online, Restaurant365, and Xero, so you’re not rebuilding reports from scratch or exporting a dozen files. It looks at your actual restaurant numbers, compares trends month over month, and helps you spot issues in food costs, labor, discounts, and more before they eat your margin. *Faster month-end, fewer mistakes* The tool flags possible errors in your bookkeeping, so you can close the month faster without digging through every GL code by hand. You get an AI-analyzed P&L you can trust, with less copy-paste and fewer late-night “what did we miss” sessions. *Actionable tasks, not theory* Profit Assist turns its findings into simple tasks, so you know exactly what to review: a vendor that crept up, a category that’s suddenly out of line, a discount that’s killing your check average. You choose what to change and what to ignore, staying in control of your menu, your vendors, and your guest experience. *For single locations and groups* If you run multiple locations, Profit Assist lets you benchmark stores against each other to see who’s running tight and who’s bleeding cash. If you’re independent, it compares your performance to similar restaurants, so you’re not guessing if your costs are “normal” in this market. *Real impact on your bottom line* Restaurants using Profit Assist are already seeing meaningful savings on total costs, giving owners more room to breathe in a tight-margin business. When food costs swing, labor is unpredictable, and demand is up and down, those savings help you stay in the game and protect your profit. Your costs, your control. That's Profit Assist from SpotOn. 🔗 *Profit Assist* - https://www.spoton.com/solutions/profitability-analysis-software/ 🔗 *READ: One owner cut food costs by 3% in a single month* - https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/kaleis-kitchenette/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #SpotOn #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #RestaurantPayrollTools #PayrollManagement #RestaurantAccounting #ProfitMargins #ProfitandLoss #CostManagement #AccountingSoftware *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-07-30T14:34:08Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZAr2XdasdNU 35 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_4d7MojSfKA/mqdefault.jpg Investing in the Bar and Restaurant Business Episode 30 — An inside look at investing in the bar and restaurant business. We show you our successful bar and restaurant investments: Inwood Tavern and Chelsea Corner in Dallas, Texas. Plus, we consider once again investing in the bar and restaurant business to help open new locations of another local favorite: The Rustic. 👍 LIKE — Like what we're doing? 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We do not provide investment advice or investment strategy. 2019-06-04T12:45:00Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/_4d7MojSfKA 916 https://www.spoton.com/blog/toyas-homestyle-kitchen/ 2025-02-25T21:06:03+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rYRHjcm_MFg/mqdefault.jpg BB KING - Cat Fish Blues [1961] 2015-12-31T11:32:09Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/rYRHjcm_MFg 154 https://www.spoton.com/blog/stryker-scales-sam-josi-running-restaurants-our-way/ 2025-06-26T19:52:58+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OQL1DMctzmM/mqdefault.jpg Changing the Game with Online Ordering at Bay Area Favorites Stryker Scales converted his seven Bay Area restaurants, including Blue Barn, Tipsy Pig and Mamanoko, to SpotOn in 2020. He came for the online ordering and stayed for the remote management, in-depth reporting and elite customer service. 2022-06-03T20:54:57Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/OQL1DMctzmM 91 https://www.spoton.com/blog/what-is-a-pos-system/ 2025-01-23T19:13:20+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gChsNwmzArc/mqdefault.jpg 5 Tips to Overcome Your Restaurant Staff Shortage Learn how to keep your restaurant operating smoothly even with a restaurant staff shortage. Hospitality veteran Hillary Holmes has 5 must-know tips. We get it. You’re a restaurant manager. You want to make sure everything is smooth and efficient, especially during peak hours. But that’s hard to do when you’re a few key players short. Hillary Holmes is here to help. As a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry and former Operator-In-Residence at SpotOn, Hillary knows firsthand how challenging it is to manage a restaurant. Here she shares 5 tips on how you can leverage technology to boost the productivity of the employees you do have (without burning them out) and simultaneously create a better guest experience. Get more restaurant manager tips and resources at: https://www.spoton.com/lp/manager-toolkit/ Learn about SpotOn’s top-rated restaurant POS systems: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ #restaurantmanagertoolkit #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmanager 2023-02-22T15:38:13Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/gChsNwmzArc 240 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QFQIWFo9n4E/mqdefault.jpg 6 Steps to Changing Your Restaurant POS system Before changing your restaurant POS system, make sure to consider these 6 tips for restaurant managers from hospitality veteran Hillary Holmes. We get it. You’re a restaurant manager. You want your point-of-sale technology to create a seamless experience for your restaurant staff and guests. That’s why 20-year hospitality industry veteran Hillary Holmes is here with some important tips to consider when changing your restaurant technology. Get more restaurant manager tips and resources at: https://www.spoton.com/lp/manager-toolkit/ Learn about SpotOn’s top-rated restaurant POS systems: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ #restaurantmanagertoolkit #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmanager 2023-02-22T15:51:29Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/QFQIWFo9n4E 197 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VkVCGYIJgjY/mqdefault.jpg 3 Steps to Tackling Your Restaurant Labor Cost See how to tackle your restaurant labor cost. Hospitality veteran Hillary Holmes has a simple 3-step process for restaurant managers. Profit margins are thin in the hospitality industry. As a restaurant manager, you need to make sure your available staff is making the most out of the work day. That’s why Hillary Holmes is here to help with 3 actionable steps to lower your restaurant labor cost and boost profits. Drawing from her 20 years in the hospitality industry, Hillary Holmes will guide you through the amazing tools and tricks to help reach your restaurant goals. From perfecting your restaurant labor management software to finding the best handheld POS system to boost efficiency, your restaurant technology should make your day easier. Get more restaurant manager tips and resources at: https://www.spoton.com/lp/manager-toolkit/ Learn about SpotOn’s top-rated restaurant POS systems: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ #restaurantmanagertoolkit #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmanager 2023-02-22T15:56:22Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkVCGYIJgjY 164 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GxGf6EORfvw/mqdefault.jpg 4 Common Mistakes with Online Ordering for Restaurants Online ordering for restaurants can boost profits or turn lunch rush into a nightmare. Former restaurant manager Hillary Holmes details 4 common management mistakes to avoid. As a restaurant manager, you know that online ordering for restaurants adds extra revenue streams to daily profits at the cost of overwhelming your back- and front-of-house teams. Thankfully, with 20 years of restaurant management experience, Hillary Holmes explains 4 common mistakes and how to prevent third party ordering apps from affecting your staff management style. Of course online ordering for restaurants isn't meant to overload your front- and back-of-house staff, even if you offer restaurant catering options for larger orders. That’s why Hillary Holmes shines a light on the best restaurant strategy to get online ordering working for any large or small restaurant. Get more restaurant manager tips and resources at: https://www.spoton.com/lp/manager-toolkit/ Learn about SpotOn’s top-rated restaurant POS systems: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ #restaurantmanagertoolkit #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmanager 2023-02-24T17:38:36Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/GxGf6EORfvw 131 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M9UlH7xE2rQ/mqdefault.jpg 6 Ways Restaurants Can Own Their Online Presence Your restaurant’s online presence is a vital key to its success. Hospitality veteran Hillary Holmes has 6 tips every restaurant manager can use. Of course, every restaurant manager knows that a strong online presence is great for bringing in new guests. You want guests to see every five star review on Yelp, Google, and Facebook. On top of review management, Hillary Holmes explains how to gain extra control over your restaurant image with other vital tips related to your restaurant website. As a 20 year veteran, Hillary Holmes knows how important it is to claim your Google business page, especially for a small restaurant. That way, you can update it with new restaurant data and even handle one star reviews. Alongside restaurant reviews, you’ll gain more outreach on your restaurant social media pages, as well. Get more restaurant manager tips and resources at: https://www.spoton.com/lp/manager-toolkit/ Learn about SpotOn’s top-rated restaurant POS systems: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ #restaurantmanagertoolkit #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmanager 2023-02-24T17:46:42Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9UlH7xE2rQ 253 https://www.spoton.com/blog/daycheck-tip-wage-tool-restaurants/ 2025-09-22T12:05:57+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i4PQ9Ns-jug/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Teamwork and DayCheck Saves The Mudpuppy 2 Hours Per Night "People line up to work here. With DayCheck by SpotOn, they get paid daily." 2025-09-03T15:23:01Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/i4PQ9Ns-jug 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/award-winning-local-restaurants/ 2025-06-26T19:55:09+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fH8A7HhX47U/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Teamwork Makes the Dream Work at Bungalow We’re proud to be part of the team for world-renowned restaurateurs Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse at Bungalow Kitchen. SpotOn Teamwork has turned hours lost on labor management for their managers into hours spent doing what their managers love - being on the floor of the restaurant. 2022-10-04T16:50:42Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/fH8A7HhX47U 61 https://www.spoton.com/blog/pos-offline-mode/ 2026-03-23T16:20:05+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dzQzBJSiRDc/mqdefault.jpg No internet, no problem at Guy's Flavortown Tailgate | SpotOn Offline Mode Most POS platforms fall apart when the internet goes down. If you’ve lived through it, you know it’s absolute chaos. Your kitchen stops. Your guests wait. You lose money. We went to Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate to see if SpotOn could handle the worst-case scenario. With 15,000 guests and 100 POS devices live, SpotOn's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Walz, manually cut the data wire. What happened? As Mark put it, "Tickets are still firing, payments are still functioning, customers are getting their food, everyone is happy." That's SpotOn's offline mode. No panic. No downtime. No lost sales. *The best offline mode for the worst internet* SpotOn's blackout-proof offline mode is built for independent restaurants that cannot afford a second of downtime. It is simple, reliable, and automatic. • *Automatic activation:* It switches on the moment your connection fails. • *Constant connectivity:* All stations and handhelds stay connected so orders keep firing to the kitchen. • *Seamless syncing:* All offline payments sync automatically once your internet returns. Whether you are running a local cafe or a massive event like Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate, your technology should never be the bottleneck. If our hardware can process thousands of orders in a parking lot with no internet, imagine what it can do for your business. 👉 *Schedule a demo and see the hardware Guy used in action →* https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 💡 *Explore the restaurant POS that works the way you work →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #GuysFlavortownTailgate #OfflineMode #RestaurantPOS #GuyFieri #GuyFierisFlavortownTailgate #FlavortownTailgate #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology   *About SpotOn* Restaurant technology, delivered with hospitality.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2026-03-19T15:44:04Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/dzQzBJSiRDc 72 https://www.spoton.com/blog/necio-mexican-kitchen/ 2024-06-19T15:00:00+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VosFcp7vFSg/mqdefault.jpg Small Modifications by SpotOn Make Big Impact for Denver's Necio Mexican Kitchen Running a restaurant means every modifier, substitution, upsell, and downgrade has to be accounted for. Miss a few, and margins quietly disappear. Jose Gurrola, President of Necio Mexican Kitchen, realized his previous point-of-sale was just transactional. To scale his business, he needed a partner. With SpotOn, Necio Mexican Kitchen implemented a full *menu engineering* process. This ensured every modifier, substitution, and upsell was accounted for and priced correctly. The results speak for themselves. "By making sure that we have the proper programming, our sales went up 20 to 25%," says Jose. "If you want to minimize losses, go with SpotOn right off the bat." A modern restaurant POS system should do more than just take payments. It should optimize your operations and protect your margins. Our platform offers the flexibility independent restaurants need to manage complex menus and improve efficiency. *Key benefits of SpotOn restaurant technology:* • Advanced menu engineering to capture every modification and upsell • Intuitive point-of-sale hardware for faster guest service • Seamless kitchen display system (KDS) integration to reduce food waste • Detailed reporting to identify your most profitable menu items If you’re looking to minimize losses, streamline operations, and turn your menu into a revenue driver, this is where to start. 💡 *Explore POS solutions for your restaurant →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ 📖 *Learn more about Necio's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/necio-mexican-kitchen/ 📘 *Menu Engineering: Free Worksheet + Tips for a More Profitable Menu →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/menu-engineering/ 📖 *READ: Discover Jose Gurrola blends authentic Mexican cuisine with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional guest experiences →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/necio-mexican-kitchen/ 📘 *Menu creation guide →* https://www.spoton.com/pdf/menu-creation-guide.pdf *About Necio Mexican Kitchen* Necio Mexican Kitchen is a family-owned business, inspired by authentic Mexican cuisine from some of the best traditional places in South, Central, and Northern Mexico. Their passion blends flavors to keep those traditions alive, and being able to serve their guests with quality dishes that bring the Mexican experience alive. *Follow Necio Mexican Kitchen* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NecioMexicanKitchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatnecio/?hl=en Website: https://www.neciomexicankitchen.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #MenuEngineering #Necio #NecioMexicanKitchen #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #OnboardingSupport #SmallBusinessSupport #RestaurantManagementSoftware #MenuProgramming   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2024-06-11T19:59:26Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/VosFcp7vFSg 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-qr-code/ 2025-06-27T19:04:08+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8ytwsOTtybo/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Seat & Send Turn wait time into revenue. With *Seat & Send,* your guests can browse your menu and place their order before they even sit down. Seat & Send combines the power of SpotOn Reserve (our reservations and waitlist management system) with SpotOn Order (our online ordering platform) to create a seamless pre-ordering experience. *Here's how it works:* When guests join your waitlist or check in for their reservation, they automatically get a text with a link to your menu. They can browse, build their order, and send it straight to your kitchen. The second they're seated, their order fires to your POS and kitchen display system. *The result?* Faster table turns, higher check averages, and happier guests who spend less time waiting and more time enjoying their experience. Your servers can focus on hospitality instead of rushing through orders. And you can fit more covers into every shift. No extra apps for guests to download. No complicated setup for your team. Just technology that works the way you work. Learn more about the technology that powers Seat & Send: 👉 *SpotOn Reserve (reservations and waitlist) →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/reservations-and-waitlist/ 👉 *SpotOn Order (online ordering) →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering-and-delivery/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #ReservationSoftware #WaitlistManagement #SpotOnReserve #SpotOnOrder #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #TableManagementSystem #GoToPlace #Reservations #Waitlist #SeatandSend   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2023-08-16T16:11:44Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ytwsOTtybo 43 https://www.spoton.com/blog/thoughtful-innovation-restaurants-bryan-solar/ 2024-05-20T22:01:38+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nD8u4yth87g/mqdefault.jpg Introducing the new SpotOn Restaurant Efficient, reliable, easy to use. That’s what real restaurateurs told us they wanted out of their point-of-sale hardware. We went ahead and made it look good, too. 2023-10-03T14:54:08Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/nD8u4yth87g 30 https://www.spoton.com/blog/what-is-seat-send-and-how-does-it-help-restaurants/ 2025-01-15T20:04:22+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7vBP5idgTng/mqdefault.jpg Introducing Seat & Send from SpotOn No 👏 more 👏 hangry 👏 guests 👏 Introducing Seat & Send: after joining your waitlist or reservation list, Seat & Send allows guests to pre-order food or drinks that will be fired to the kitchen immediately after the guest is seated. The new advancement adds convenience and speed without sacrificing quality. By jump-starting orders, this industry-first feature enables you to increase guest check averages, turn tables faster, and accommodate more guests throughout service. 2023-06-13T20:26:45Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/7vBP5idgTng 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/turning-the-corner-how-to-manage-a-restaurant/ 2025-12-01T17:27:54+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QFNScNYrUU0/mqdefault.jpg The Checklist Ep. 4: Prepare the Staff | Opening Chicago's Newest Steakhouse - Adalina Prime A great restaurant is built on a great team. In Episode 4 of our behind-the-scenes series, we go inside *Adalina Prime* to see how the staff is trained, motivated, and set up for success before opening night. From onboarding to ongoing training, every step is designed to deliver a world class guest experience and a strong team culture. "Through the hiring process we look for communication," says Adalina partner Miles Muslin. "We focus on steps of service. Every nuance of this restaurant has to be perfect and set the standard, so I look for people who see that." *Preparing your team is essential for restaurant success.* To help you build and support your staff, check out these resources: 🔗 *Read: 5 Reasons Why You Need a Restaurant Employee Handbook* — Learn why a handbook is crucial for setting expectations and protecting your business: https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-employee-handbook/ 🔗 *Employee Handbook Template* — Download a customizable template to get started: https://www.spoton.com/employee-handbook-template-for-restaurants.docx 🔗 *Explore solutions for new restaurant openings* — See what solutions are available to help operate your new restaurant, from point-of-sale to online ordering, staff scheduling, and more: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/new-restaurants/ *Stay tuned for Ep. 5* as we continue to follow Adalina Prime’s journey from concept to opening night. *About Adalina Prime* Located in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market district, Adalina Prime is redefining the modern steakhouse experience with globally-inspired flavors and premium wagyu steaks. The menu features full-blood Wagyu beef from Miller Wagyu Ranch in Illinois, along with Japanese and Australian cuts, all prepared with Chef Soo Ahn’s signature innovative approach. *Follow Adalina Prime* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adalinaprime/ Website: https://adalinaprime.com *Follow Us on Social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ #AdalinaPrime #RestaurantOpening #ChicagoRestaurants #FultonMarket #SteakhouseChicago #OpeningARestaurant #RestaurantBusiness #ChicagoDining #WagyuSteak #RestaurantDesign #BehindTheScenes #NewRestaurant #ChicagoFood #RestaurantLife #HowToOpenARestaurant #RestaurantStaff #EmployeeHandbook #SpotOn *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work. We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed. Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2025-12-01T16:19:49Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/QFNScNYrUU0 130 https://www.spoton.com/blog/7-restaurant-pos-reports/ 2026-01-13T21:42:01+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ktPWXBm28Pc/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Reporting Running a restaurant involves endless decisions. You curate menus, manage online ordering, and handle employee schedules. SpotOn makes those choices easier by showing you how to reduce costs and increase revenue in real time. Our point-of-sale reporting offers a 360-degree view of your business. You get detailed insights into top sellers, menu item performance, and labor costs directly from your POS platform. *See the full picture with POS reporting from SpotOn:* • *Real-time sales data.* Track top sellers and voids as they happen. • *Labor management.* Monitor employee clock-ins, clock-outs, and productivity. • *Menu optimization.* Identify which items guests love and which ones cost you money. • *Remote access.* Review your restaurant performance from any device, at any time. Use these insights to optimize your menu, manage your team more efficiently, and make operational improvements that directly impact your bottom line. The reports are easy to read and accessible anywhere, so you can make changes on the fly whether you're in the kitchen or at home. SpotOn Reporting turns raw POS data into insights you can actually use. No business degree required. Just straightforward data that helps you run a more profitable restaurant. 🔗 *Find more profit with POS Reporting →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/#reporting 🔗 *READ: 2026 Independent Restaurant Profit Outlook* → https://www.spoton.com/blog/2026-independent-restaurant-profit-outlook/ __ *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #POSReporting #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #DataDrivenDecisions #Reporting   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2023-10-17T18:07:51Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ktPWXBm28Pc 53 https://www.spoton.com/blog/hire-new-restaurant-staff-to-stay/ 2024-07-12T17:00:40+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gChsNwmzArc/2.jpg 3 ways new restaurants can hire staff to stay Opening a new restaurant? Here's how to get started hiring great restaurant workers and making sure they have to tech they need to want to stay. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gChsNwmzArc https://www.spoton.com/blog/gather-around-at-urban-roast/ 2023-06-20T16:04:01+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xu1Kq-6ei34/mqdefault.jpg A Strong Social Media Presence and SpotOn Handhelds are Driving a Sales Increase at Urban Roast Urban Roast's large social media following helps bring in guests. The experience they have there keeps them coming back. And thanks in part to SpotOn's handhelds, Urban Roast's sales are up 25 percent for the year. 2023-06-20T15:35:11Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/xu1Kq-6ei34 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-to-market-a-new-restaurant/ 2023-04-19T17:57:46+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GxGf6EORfvw/2.jpg How to market your new restaurant & boost guest traffic How do new restaurants attract guests? Check out these 5 tips for social media, online ordering, reviews sites, the newest tech, and more. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GxGf6EORfvw https://www.spoton.com/blog/intuitive-tech-holy-taco-portland/ 2023-11-20T23:56:03+00:00 daily 0.5120 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zADjYGcJL88/mqdefault.jpg Holy Taco Saving Time and Serving Up Better Experiences with SpotOn Hanna Lee, Co-Owner of Holy Taco, La Industria, and Jefe in Portland, Oregon, was looking to professionalize operations. With SpotOn’s fast, intuitive point-of-sale technology, she got that and more. Read their story at https://www.spoton.com/blog/intuitive-tech-holy-taco-portland/ 2023-04-18T13:39:15Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/zADjYGcJL88 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/types-of-restaurants/ 2024-09-30T15:24:46+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ExF4ndZrCyI/mqdefault.jpg Reliable, Local SpotOn Support Fits Right In at Pittsburgh's Monterey Pub Running a restaurant is about connection. That’s why Monterey Pub in Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets neighborhood calls their place “the neighborhood living room.” It’s where people come to celebrate, lift each other up, and feel at home. Co-owner and operator Sophia Milinkovic is focused on giving her guests the best experience, and needed a POS platform that has her back. As Sophia puts it, “One of the best parts about SpotOn is the support system, not only from your local rep, but also the customer service line. Everyone is very quick to respond.” *Why business owners like Sophia rely on SpotOn as their POS partner:* • *24/7/365 Support.* Fast, reliable support whenever you need it. • *Local Expertise.* You get a dedicated local rep who understands your neighborhood. • *Built for Reliability.* Our hardware is durable and includes cellular backup to keep you running during Wi-Fi outages. • *Personalized Service.* We help with everything from menu builds to onsite staff training. Your restaurant is personal. Your POS support should be too. See how SpotOn supports independent restaurants: 👉 *Learn why SpotOn is the #1 rated technology platform for independent restaurants →* https://www.spoton.com/why-spoton/ 🖥️ *WATCH: We Actually Give a Sh*t →* https://youtu.be/ZXecMqYwHf8 🤝 *We’re a proud supporter of Giving Kitchen →* https://givingkitchen.org/ *About Monterey Pub* Monterey Pub is a modernly historic pub located in the Mexican War Streets, deep in the heart of Pittsburgh's Northside, and present a little piece of Ireland in the Rust Belt of America. They carry on the traditions of this iconic neighborhood hideaway, catering to all taste buds with a full bar and their chef's traditional (and not-so-traditional) creations. *Follow Monterey Pub* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Themontereypub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themontereypub/ Website: https://www.themontereypub.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #POSSupport #MontereyPub #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #CustomerService #CustomerSupport #SmallBusinessSupport   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2024-08-01T14:40:43Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ExF4ndZrCyI 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/bar-tabs-pre-authorization-speed-up-transactions-eliminate-walkouts/ 2024-07-11T15:08:41+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xZQ0_5SZ_BA/mqdefault.jpg 3 Restaurant Manager Tips for End of Day Closeout Hospitality veteran Hillary Holmes has 3 tips so restaurant managers can closeout easily and have a stress-free end of day. Every restaurant manager knows that closeout can take up to an hour, or even more. That’s why HIllary Holmes brings her 20 years of restaurant experience to explain how closeout reports help get your front- and back-of-house restaurant staff home without any end of day trouble. On top of satisfying your restaurant staff, you’ll learn how a close out report assesses the overall pain points from the day. You’ll get a good glimpse at your restaurant staff efficiency and how to approach restaurant management going forward with any type of close out report. Get more restaurant manager tips and resources at: https://www.spoton.com/lp/manager-toolkit/ Learn about SpotOn’s top-rated restaurant POS systems: https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ #restaurantmanagertoolkit #restaurantmanagement #restaurantmanager 2023-02-24T17:50:47Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZQ0_5SZ_BA 153 https://www.spoton.com/blog/doron-friedman-building-better-solutions/ 2023-02-17T19:59:54+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HD_Cpo4LZUs/mqdefault.jpg #SpotOnFamily: Doron Friedman SpotOn's Chief Product Officer and Co-founder, Doron Friedman can empathize with the struggles business owners face because he is a business owner himself. Inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and impact, Doron used his life savings to open his first of three cafes when he was 21 years old. That original cafe is not only still thriving today serving customers delicatessen delights, but it also pulls double duty serving as a SpotOn innovation test kitchen of sorts. Join the #SpotOnFamily: https://www.spoton.com/careers 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-10-28T18:08:24Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/HD_Cpo4LZUs 56 https://www.spoton.com/blog/new-food-restaurant-trends-2023/ 2023-04-10T14:00:25+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M9UlH7xE2rQ/2.jpg Discover new food & restaurant trends in 2023 When you run a restaurant, it can be tough to keep up with the latest food trends. Here are some newsletters to help you stay up to date. https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9UlH7xE2rQ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u_HWZ2YRUyA/2.jpg Discover new food & restaurant trends in 2023 When you run a restaurant, it can be tough to keep up with the latest food trends. Here are some newsletters to help you stay up to date. https://www.youtube.com/embed/u_HWZ2YRUyA https://www.spoton.com/blog/spoton-unveils-spoton-retail/ 2024-08-26T17:24:35+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TVVJ26sjlwE/2.jpg SpotOn Unveils SpotOn Retail The industry’s first omnichannel solution built from the ground up for independent retailers to sell online, in-store, and on-the-go. https://www.youtube.com/embed/TVVJ26sjlwE https://www.spoton.com/blog/handhelds-transform-full-service-restaurants/ 2025-05-16T18:11:53+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VkVCGYIJgjY/2.jpg 6 ways handhelds can transform your restaurant See how handheld POS devices can help keep your staff happy, enhance your guest experience, and significantly impact your bottom line. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkVCGYIJgjY https://www.spoton.com/blog/what-is-a-quick-service-restaurant/ 2024-05-20T22:06:07+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryt5aAUkLuA/mqdefault.jpg Providing More Data Than Ever Before at Callie's Hot Little Biscuit With a complex and growing business, Callie's Hot Little Biscuit needed a nimble tech partner. Enter SpotOn. 2023-02-03T21:41:16Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryt5aAUkLuA 30 https://www.spoton.com/blog/the-hamlett-healing-family-community/ 2022-06-17T18:07:13+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YI8nkMcUamo/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn & The Hamlett Hamlet (noun): A small village. That’s exactly what the inspirational and aptly-named Hamlett siblings have created for their Lemon Grove, CA community with The Hamlett, a SpotOn client. Learn how we can help your restaurant: https://www.SpotOn.com/restaurants ✔ Point-of-sale ✔ SpotOn Serve handheld ✔ Mobile reporting app ✔ Online ordering & delivery ✔ Contactless dining ✔ Online review management ✔ Loyalty programs ✔ Website & e-commerce ✔ Reservations 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-10-12T16:14:39Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/YI8nkMcUamo 96 https://www.spoton.com/blog/necio-mexican-kitchen-es/ 2024-07-24T18:26:02+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IZr21Wc_n8o/mqdefault.jpg Las pequeñas modificaciones de SpotOn tienen un gran impacto en Necio Mexican Kitchen "Si quieres minimizar las pérdidas, opta por SpotOn desde el principio". Trabajamos con el equipo de Necio Mexican Kitchen en Denver en un proceso completo de ingeniería de menús, y ahora todos los modificadores, sustituciones, ventas adicionales y rebajas tienen un precio adecuado, y las ventas han aumentado un 25%. https://www.spoton.com/es/ 2024-06-13T13:59:18Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZr21Wc_n8o 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/what-is-a-kitchen-display-system-kds/ 2024-05-20T22:03:37+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Bg0NRrpSio/2.jpg What is a Kitchen Display System? A kitchen display system (KDS) might look like a simple screen, but it can do so much more for your restaurant kitchen operations and staff. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Bg0NRrpSio https://www.spoton.com/blog/big-citizen-doing-business-with-twist/ 2023-10-12T20:48:15+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-BEDFT2e1oQ/mqdefault.jpg Great Tech and Personal Support, Worry-Free in Atlanta “The best part of working with SpotOn is I don’t have to think about it.” We’re proud to provide great restaurant tech and personal support, worry-free. 2022-06-03T20:56:37Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/-BEDFT2e1oQ 89 https://www.spoton.com/blog/50-questions-brent-bolthouse/ 2023-08-01T19:37:39+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2VPWA1zIwHI/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Teamwork Minimizes Errors and Improves Customer Service for The Bungalow - Long Beach A strong team starts with a connected system. At The Bungalow Kitchen in Long Beach, GM Mark Bernardo shares how SpotOn helps his team save time and stay on top of operations. “The depth of reporting has helped us identify opportunities and make changes, especially as a new business,” he says. “SpotOn Teamwork eliminates a ton of tedious labor within daily scheduling and calculating tips. Ten hours a week is incredibly valuable.” *SpotOn Teamwork* connects your scheduling, payroll prep, and tip management directly to your point-of-sale. Built right into the same POS platform that runs your restaurant, it brings timekeeping, scheduling, and reporting together in one place. You get real-time data to project labor costs, ensure compliance, and keep payroll accurate. *How SpotOn Teamwork optimizes your labor* SpotOn Teamwork gives you the tools to manage labor and payroll the way you actually work. You can run a tighter operation and focus on your guests. • *Scheduling and compliance.* Manage employee shifts from a single dashboard. Verify time punches and ensure local labor law compliance in real time. • *Automated tip management.* Accurate tip distribution happens in seconds. Set your payout rules once and the system handles the math. • *Payroll prep.* We calculate everything based on your schedules, overtime, and local regulations. It works seamlessly with all major payroll providers. • *Staff transparency.* With the DayCheck mobile app, your team can view schedules, trade shifts, and request time off from their phones. Ready to see how much time you can save? 👀 *See the results →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/the-bungalow-kitchen/ 💡 *Explore SpotOn Teamwork →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/labor-and-scheduling/ 👉 *Simplify your payroll prep →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/payroll/ 👉 *Automate tip management →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/tip-management/ 👉 *Learn more about SpotOn fine dining solutions →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/fine-dining/ 📖 *READ: 50 Questions with SpotOn Restaurant Advisory Council Member, Brent Bolthouse →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/50-questions-brent-bolthouse/ *About The Bungalow Kitchen* The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina is a vibrant waterfront community clubhouse, created by award-winning Chef Michael Mina of San Francisco–based MINA Group and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse, founder of The Bungalow Hospitality Group. Designed as a social dining experience and neighborhood gathering place, it blends laid-back coastal style with elevated California cuisine, craft cocktails, and warm, residential-inspired interiors. The Long Beach location at Belmont Shore brings that same spirit to Southern California—with a menu rooted in local ingredients and a space built for the way people actually want to eat, drink, and gather. *Follow The Bungalow Kitchen* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bungalowkitchentiburon/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bungalowkitchentiburon Website: https://bungalowkitchen.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #SchedulingSoftware #TheBungalowKitchen #SpotOnTeamwork #EmployeeScheduling #FineDiningPOS #FineDining #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #LaborManagement #RestaurantScheduling #PayrollPrep #TipManagement #TipDistribution #TeamManagement #Teamwork   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2023-07-31T22:50:20Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/2VPWA1zIwHI 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/spoton-profitable-restaurant-predictions/ 2024-02-27T17:39:14+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HhS42Ib0fEc/mqdefault.jpg What Successful Restaurants Will Be Doing in 2024 No matter how much you love running your restaurant, you still have to turn a profit. Here is some of what we predict successful restaurants will be doing this year. Will you be one of them? If you’re not sure where to start, the team at SpotOn can help. 2024-01-09T02:41:52Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhS42Ib0fEc 99 https://www.spoton.com/blog/derek-griffith-driving-business-growth/ 2022-06-02T16:38:31+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZCtI4OHmV-s/mqdefault.jpg Derek Griffith winning on the track & in the shop with the help of SpotOn. When you’re a business owner, work never stops. That’s doubly true for Derek Griffith, professional driver and owner of Northeast Auto Imports. But with a mechanic shop POS system and auto scheduling software from SpotOn, he’s able to better manage businesses on his own time schedule, no matter where track life takes him. 2022-06-02T13:50:44Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZCtI4OHmV-s 66 https://www.spoton.com/blog/looking-back-on-2022-with-restaurants-using-spoton-tech/ 2024-07-12T16:54:50+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V0ZyxNXTQLU/mqdefault.jpg 2022 In Review Remember when 2022 was the year that everything was going back to “normal”? Well, it was another doozy, but you made it. And whatever comes your way in 2023, SpotOn will be in your corner. 2022-12-30T15:12:48Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/V0ZyxNXTQLU 55 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RrRuqMqBSGI/2.jpg 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. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RrRuqMqBSGI https://www.spoton.com/blog/krazy-kravings-veterans-day-surprise/ 2022-11-11T17:11:03+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jTmutu3NfTA/mqdefault.jpg A Veterans Day Surprise Thank you for your service, Liz Guzman. On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country for their courage and selflessness. Rebuilding a life after service can be challenging, which is why we're so proud to support veteran-owned businesses and to hire veterans to the SpotOn team. 2022-11-11T17:09:48Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/jTmutu3NfTA 79 https://www.spoton.com/blog/how-knowledge-community-profit/ 2025-08-04T20:42:08+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8r5HI47GYuE/mqdefault.jpg Knowledge + Community = Profit Profit takes more than just great tech. That's why we're going beyond devices and software to help restaurants thrive with new tools, ideas, and community. 2025-04-21T18:31:01Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/8r5HI47GYuE 50 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZXecMqYwHf8/mqdefault.jpg We Actually Give a Sh*t Hospitality is built into everything we do, and every product we make. The secret ingredient? Great people, of course. People with experience rooted deeply in the restaurant industry—who understand the grind and personal toll of running a restaurant but continue to show up every day to create a great experience for their customers. In other words, people who actually give a sh*t. 2024-03-15T15:13:50Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZXecMqYwHf8 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/small-businesses-are-at-the-center-of-our-new-spoton-brand/ 2021-03-17T16:22:26+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8QVvWcGplAw/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn: Your Business Is Our Business SpotOn is here to help your small business grow. Custom solutions you need with personalized support you deserve. More than your ordinary POS and software tech, we're committed to helping you compete and win. Low fees, 24/7 service, custom technology—powered by real human beings. Learn how we can help your small business: https://www.SpotOn.com/ ✔Payments ✔Online ordering & delivery ✔Small business loans ✔Online review management ✔Loyalty programs ✔Website & e-commerce ✔Appointments & reservations 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-03-17T11:55:40Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/8QVvWcGplAw 76 https://www.spoton.com/blog/spoton-pos-vs-lightspeed-pos-comparison/ 2025-12-09T22:12:31+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/obpZ44N3jLs/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Recognized for Best Support & Ease of Use for Restaurant Point-of-Sale by G2 Report Best Support ✅ Ease of Use ✅ Highest User Adoption ✅ We’re proud to receive significant accolades from user reviews in TAG G2’s Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Restaurant POS. We know there are lots of POS options out there, and it’s a big decision. We recommend the one backed by people who actually give a sh*t… with the numbers to prove it. 2024-07-09T14:43:45Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/obpZ44N3jLs 53 https://www.spoton.com/blog/giving-a-shit/ 2025-02-12T16:54:01+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q-y0-nkKv4I/mqdefault.jpg A New York Restaurateur’s Best Friend New York City’s 25,000+ restaurants are as diverse as the city itself. Our team and tech can customize a solution for any of them. 2023-01-17T22:26:19Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q-y0-nkKv4I 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/kc-vs-philly-the-legends-meet/ 2025-05-20T14:25:47+00:00 daily 0.4096 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-yz8pDgmLWM/mqdefault.jpg KC vs. Philly: The Legends Meet Two passionate sports towns, one point-of-sale. We’re proud to be the point-of-sale partner to Gates Bar-B-Q in Kansas City and John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia, as well as GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. So like the Kelce parents, we’re not playing favorites on Sunday. 2023-02-10T02:39:57Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/-yz8pDgmLWM 52 https://www.spoton.com/blog/appreciation-food-service-employees-2023/ 2024-02-06T19:49:56+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PFQ4y5Hvc_I/mqdefault.jpg National Food Service Employee Day Restaurant jobs are hard, so for National Food Service Employee Day, we wanted to put a foodie influencer in restaurant staff’s shoes SpotOn partnered with Brooklyn-based photographer/content creator Ben Hon (@stuffbeneats on Instagram) and Momoya SoHo to give Ben - and viewers - a glimpse into what life as a server is really like. What Ben didn’t know is he was serving actual Momoya servers at one of the tables, who were there to provide realworld examples of some of the difficulties they’ve faced. One lunch shift full of questions, dietary restrictions, endless walking back and forth, and one totally accidental bump into a different guest in a cast (that part really was an accident) later, Ben came away with a greater appreciation for restaurant staff. 2023-09-25T18:09:44Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/PFQ4y5Hvc_I 87 https://www.spoton.com/blog/spoton-tip-culture-survey/ 2024-05-13T14:25:29+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X_ona7guiss/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Handhelds Increase Tips and Efficiency at Shep's More tips. Faster turns. Happier guests. At Shep's, owners John and Jen Shepard weren't just looking for a faster point-of-sale — they were looking for an edge. *SpotOn Handhelds* gave them both. "We've seen at least a 5 to 7% increase [in tips] with SpotOn," John and Jen shared. "It's easy to serve the guests instead of worrying about technology." That's the difference a handheld POS platform makes on the floor. Servers take orders tableside. Guests close out on the spot. And your staff stops running back and forth to a fixed terminal. Less friction at every step means more time actually serving guests — and more money in your servers' pockets. *With SpotOn Handhelds, Shep's enjoys:* • *Faster checkout.* Process payments in seconds to turn tables quicker. • *Real-time syncing.* Handhelds communicate directly with your kitchen and bar. • *Increased bottom line.* Faster service leads to more rounds ordered and higher tips for your team. • *Built for grit.* Durable hardware designed to handle the fast-paced environment of a busy pub or restaurant. SpotOn handheld POS systems are built specifically for independent restaurants that need to move fast without sacrificing accuracy. Designed for the realities of a busy shift: durable hardware, intuitive software, and a setup your team can learn quickly. If you care about speed, efficiency, and revenue, handheld POS isn’t optional. It’s essential. 👉 *Ready to speed up service? Learn more about SpotOn handheld POS systems →* https://www.spoton.com/hardware/handhelds/ 📖 *Learn more about Shep's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/sheps/ 👉 *See how the right POS system makes the difference →* https://www.spoton.com/restaurant-pos/ *About Shep's* John Shepherd was drawn to the restaurant industry because no two days are the same. Between payroll, menu engineering, and last-minute bussing, Shep’s Owners, John and Jennifer Shepherd stay busy. For the Shep’s team, restaurant tech creates order out of chaos, whether that’s in the kitchen, the dining room, or taking payment for private events. *Follow Shep's* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepswfordtx X: https://x.com/shepsscoreboard Website: https://shepstx.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #Sheps #HandheldPOS #Handhelds #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2024-05-09T14:56:51Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/X_ona7guiss 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/what-does-all-day-mean-in-a-kitchen/ 2024-09-04T15:00:05+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FyAleNl4J_w/mqdefault.jpg Pop Quiz: Restaurant Lingo How much restaurant lingo do you know? We hit the Las Vegas Strip to quiz people on hospitality terms. #Restaurants #Trivia #LasVegas 2024-06-25T15:20:56Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/FyAleNl4J_w 59 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurant-tech-paul-vara-jim-seibert/ 2023-10-10T22:14:58+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jz4rCbYc-Xo/2.jpg Oysters and a side of tech with Paul Vara and Jim Seibert Sales and implementation go together like oysters and tabasco. Just ask Jim Seibert and Paul Vara. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jz4rCbYc-Xo https://www.spoton.com/blog/chicago-culinary-kitchen/ 2024-04-10T17:03:10+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O7bU9fIX7m0/mqdefault.jpg Online Sales Triple at Chicago Culinary Kitchen with SpotOn Order Before online ordering, loyal guests lined up out the door at Chicago Culinary Kitchen (CCK), hoping the special wouldn’t sell out before they reached the counter. Great problem to have. Hard to manage. That’s why CCK switched to *SpotOn Order,* the online ordering system built into the SpotOn POS platform—and saw their sales triple. CCK can now better forecast and prepare for volume, and guests get a better experience—made even more convenient by integrated delivery that keeps the kitchen running through the Chicago winters. “Our online ordering sales this year are on par to triple,” says CCK Operations Manager Jay Goldberg. “Every option that makes guests’ lives easier—especially where I can directly upload pictures so people can see what they're buying—really changes the game.” *How SpotOn Order drives restaurant growth* Third-party apps like Uber Eats and Grubhub help guests discover your restaurant, but they often take up to 30% in commissions. SpotOn Order changes the math for independent restaurants. It provides a direct way to manage takeout and delivery without the marketplace markups. With SpotOn Order, your guests order directly from your website, Google Business Profile, or the GoTo Place app. Orders flow straight into your SpotOn POS and hit the kitchen alongside your dine-in tickets. *Key features of SpotOn Order:* • *Commission-free ordering.* Take back your profit and own the guest relationship directly. • *Integrated loyalty program.* Turn first-time guests into regulars with automatic rewards for online and in-store purchases. • *Branded ordering experience.* Use your logo, menu, and high-quality photos to represent your brand properly. • *Flat-rate delivery.* Access reliable delivery powered by DoorDash Drive with full control over delivery fees. • *Smart marketing tools.* Use the SpotOn Marketing Assist to send targeted emails and convert one-time orders into repeat visits. *Boost your restaurant’s bottom line* Your food deserves to be represented properly. Your profit margins do too. SpotOn helps you simplify operations, increase sales, and strengthen guest relationships with technology that works the way you do. 💡 *Explore SpotOn Order →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/online-ordering-and-delivery/ 💡 *Explore SpotOn Marketing Assist →* https://www.spoton.com/solutions/marketing/ 👉 *Learn more about CCK's success story →* https://www.spoton.com/success-stories/chicago-culinary-kitchen/ 📖 *See how online ordering and innovative BBQ fueled growth at CCK →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/chicago-culinary-kitchen/ 🖥️ *WATCH: How to create online ordering for your restaurant →* https://youtu.be/h-oo8jdbb74 📖 *READ: How to create online ordering for your restaurant →* https://www.spoton.com/blog/create-online-ordering-for-restaurants/ *About Chicago Culinary Kitchen* Rated the best BBQ in Illinois by Money, The Chicago Culinary Kitchen (CCK) is a catering company, food truck purveyor, and in-house barbecue spot all rolled into one. Everything that leaves the kitchen is built on craft, patience, and a serious commitment to the meat. CCK smokes fresh-cut meats daily in Ole Hickory Smokers using kiln-dried cherry wood. Guests come for legendary BBQ, classic cocktails, and craft beer. They come back because the experience holds up every single time—whether they're dining in, ordering takeout, or showing up for one of CCK's signature events. *Follow Chicago Culinary Kitchen* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiCulinaryKitchen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cckkitchen/ Website: https://chicagoculinarykitchen.com/ __   *Follow us on social* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spotonpos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spoton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoton X: https://www.x.com/spoton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/   #SpotOn #SpotOnOrder #ChicagoCulinaryKitchen #RestaurantPOS #RestaurantPOSSystem #RestaurantManagement #RestaurantTechnology #POSSystem #POSPlatform #RestaurantSoftware #SpotOnPOS #RestaurantTech #RestaurantLife #Hospitality #HospitalityTech #HospitalityTechnology #OnlineOrdering #OrderingOnline #RestaurantMarketing #MarketingAssist #SpotOnMarketingAssist   *About SpotOn* A restaurant POS that works the way you work.  We believe great technology, supported by real people who care, can save you valuable time, give you better insights, and help you make more money. It can mean the difference between success and failure, and we actually give a sh*t about helping you succeed.    Learn more: https://www.spoton.com/ Get a Demo: https://spoton.com/restaurant-pos/demo/ 2024-04-10T16:03:05Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/O7bU9fIX7m0 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/restaurants-after-senate-votes-no-rrf-bill/ 2022-05-20T21:41:50+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWmkG5lk7Hw/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Capital: Business loans made simple. Solve short-term cash flow gaps or seize the moment to grow your business with fast, affordable funding from SpotOn Capital: https://www.spoton.com/products/capital/ SpotOn Capital is part of our end-to-end platform built to help your business compete and win in a fast changing world. When you use SpotOn for payments, our team will automatically notify you when you qualify for a small business loan. SpotOn Capital makes paying off your loan stress-free by applying a fixed percentage of your daily sales directly toward your balance. In short, you pay more when sales are good, and pay less when sales are slow. Log in to your dashboard anytime to view your progress or make additional payments. 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-06-21T22:03:38Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/zWmkG5lk7Hw 33 https://www.spoton.com/blog/derek-griffith-finds-success-with-spoton/ 2022-06-01T23:38:09+00:00 daily 0.3277 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4pIhYB_LvJM/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn & Derek Griffith: The Road to Success Meet Derek Griffith. He grew up detailing cars at his dad’s shop. Today, Derek’s not only the owner of Northeast Auto Imports, he’s also a professional driver. We’re proud to partner with Derek to give him the tools and software to run and grow his business so he can focus on his other passion: being on the race track. SpotOn provides high-performance tech to run and grow your automotive business. Attract more customers, get paid, and keep customers coming back with a toolset that’s customized for your needs. Learn how we can help you at https://www.SpotOn.com/automotive/ ✔ Payments ✔ Wireless smart terminal ✔ Review management ✔ Appointments ✔ Website ✔ Loyalty ✔ Virtual terminal & invoicing 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-04-27T20:41:34Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/4pIhYB_LvJM 82 https://www.spoton.com/blog/tech-solutions-improve-restaurant-table-turnover/ 2022-03-21T19:20:05+00:00 daily 0.2621 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hLlIUkFESiw/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn: Restaurant Tech with 5-Star Service SpotOn is here to serve you, so you can serve your guests. Lightning-fast POS, online ordering, data & reporting, and more. Easy-to-use tech with 24/7 personalized service. 86 the hassles, fees, and long-term contracts. Learn how we can help your restaurant: https://www.SpotOn.com/restaurants ✔ Point-of-sale ✔ SpotOn Serve handheld ✔ Mobile reporting app ✔ Online ordering & delivery ✔ Contactless dining ✔ Online review management ✔ Loyalty programs ✔ Website & e-commerce ✔ Reservations 🔵 Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotoninc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotoninc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpotOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spoton/ 2021-04-07T17:34:04Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/hLlIUkFESiw 61 https://www.spoton.com/blog/el-fuego-opportunity-straightforward-tech/ 2022-11-03T20:20:16+00:00 daily 0.2621 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OuZqtbkR_xc/mqdefault.jpg An American Dream Come True at El Fuego “I came here to the U.S. for the American Dream. SpotOn has helped make that happen.” Jose Merchan immigrated to the United States from Ecuador when he was 21. As he says, he found opportunity in every corner. One of those corners was the restaurant industry. He now owns and operates El Fuego, a restaurant in East Nashville where you can find the city's most popular patio and a darn good margarita. We're proud to partner with Jose at El Fuego, where he's living his American Dream. 2022-11-02T18:14:52Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/OuZqtbkR_xc 31 https://www.spoton.com/blog/integrating-third-party-delivery-apps-into-your-restaurants-pos/ 2021-07-21T21:48:19+00:00 daily 0.2621 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PuJb0EHM1W0/mqdefault.jpg SpotOn Restaurant and ItsaCheckmate Ditch those third-party delivery tablets with our direct POS integration. ItsaCheckmate funnels delivery orders from major third-party delivery services like UberEats, Caviar, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates, and seamlessly integrates them into your SpotOn Restaurant POS system. 2019-09-12T17:16:38Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/PuJb0EHM1W0 43 https://www.spoton.com/blog/see-spoton-restaurant-pos-in-action/ 2022-01-11T22:26:26+00:00 daily 0.2621 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ex7GHGE8VLM/mqdefault.jpg Duggan's Irish Pub SpotOn Restaurant is easy to use, mistake-proof, and backed by 24/7/365 technical support, but don't just take our word for it. Here's Tony Kasab, owner of Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oaks, MI explaining why he prefers SpotOn Restaurant over other point-of-sale systems. 2019-10-21T17:37:04Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/ex7GHGE8VLM 73 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CTN467eYNF8/mqdefault.jpg Uptown Grille Restaurant In a busy restaurant like Uptown Grille, speed and reliability are everything. Located in Commerce Township, MI, the hard-working restaurant is open from 8am - 2am, 7 days a week, and requires a robust point-of-sale system that can keep up with their pace. Learn how Uptown Grille benefits from SpotOn Restaurant's ease-of-use and lightning-fast interface. www.SpotOn.com/restaurants 2019-10-21T17:51:08Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/CTN467eYNF8 91 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4kYNqVK6lJM/mqdefault.jpg O'Tooles Irish American Grill & Bar See how SpotOn Restaurant makes bartender Adrianne's shifts at O'Tooles Irish American Grill & Bar so much easier and why she calls this POS system a blessing. 2019-11-27T17:31:56Z https://www.youtube.com/embed/4kYNqVK6lJM 103