Tag: restaurant technology

Restaurant POS systems compared: Toast vs Square vs Clover software fees, hardware, card rates, contracts and a total-cost example, as of October 2026.

Fast casual posted 11.2% growth in 2023 and 9% in 2024, outpacing every other restaurant segment. Here is what the brands that dominate this space actually do differently — and what you can steal for your own concept.

Eight in ten restaurant executives expect their AI investments to increase this year. Here is what the technology actually does, what it costs, and how to adopt it without losing what makes your restaurant human.

Why own-website online ordering systems outperform third-party platforms economically, and which vendors to consider for building your direct channel.

73% of restaurant operators increased tech spending in 2024. QSRs saw 5% more transactions and 8% higher profits from digital engagement. But not every technology investment pays off. Here are the ones that do — and the evidence behind them.

7shifts and Homebase are the two most common scheduling and payroll choices for restaurants — here is what separates them and how to pick the right one for your operation.

A practical map of the restaurant technology landscape, what you actually need versus what vendors want to sell you, and how to evaluate vendors before signing contracts.

Table management systems have evolved from handwritten books into platforms that integrate seating, waitlists, CRM, and analytics. Here's how to choose the right one and optimize every seat in your restaurant.

A practical comparison of restaurant vendor management software platforms — what they do, who they're built for, and how to choose the right one.

The restaurant technology stack a growing business needs: the core systems, how they should connect, what they cost, and what to set up before opening day.

Over 85% of restaurants now offer QR menus, and a restaurant serving 3,000 diners monthly could save $35,000 per year in printing costs. But 88% of consumers still prefer paper menus. Here is how to navigate the tension between operational efficiency and guest preference.

Equipment and technology represent your largest capital expenditures after real estate. Learn how to plan purchases from the menu outward, evaluate new versus used, finance smartly, and select technology vendors that deliver ROI instead of headaches.