Should you choose Square or Toast for your restaurant? Both are terrific options for small businesses — particularly for small to mid-sized quick service and full-service establishments. Read our Toast VS Square comparison to see which is better for you!
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Jun 26, 2023
Filed under: Point of Sale, Restaurant POS
Do you know how to calculate your restaurant’s food costs? Learn the formula for determining your food costs, and then learn how you can use that knowledge to boost your profitability.
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The process of selecting a payment processor is a daunting, complex one. Read our post for a sense of what to look for when choosing a credit card processor for your restaurant — as well as a snapshot of the processors and POS systems that, we feel, give foodservice businesses the best value for their money.
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Aug 24, 2023
Filed under: Credit Card Processing
If you can’t afford restaurant equipment up-front, an equipment lease is a great way to get the appliances you need. Find out how restaurant equipment financing works and check out some of our favorite lessors in this article.
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Working in the tight quarters of a food truck means optimizing every bit of space for efficiency. But have you taken the same approach to your POS system? See why these point of sale apps are the best options on the market for food trucks.
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Oct 2, 2023
Filed under: Point of Sale, Restaurant POS
Looking for a POS system that can keep up with your bar or nightclub? Learn what features are most important in vetting providers and discover the best bar-specific POS systems.
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Sep 1, 2023
Filed under: Point of Sale, Restaurant POS
Square, Lightspeed Restaurant, Toast, TouchBistro, Clover, Revel, and Lavu all offer strong features for online ordering. The best one for your restaurant will depend on a variety of factors, including how much you’re able to pay to add online ordering to your restaurant.
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Mar 31, 2023
Filed under: Restaurant POS, Small Business
Not accepting credit cards simplies some aspects of running a business, but can a cash-only business really succeed? And how does it affect your overall business? Take a closer look at what going cash-only really means for you.
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Feb 9, 2023
Filed under: Small Business
Certain franchises are more popular and profitable than others, and you don’t want to choose a brand that’s behind-the-times or not performing as well as its peers. If you have the capital to purchase one of the top restaurant franchises on this list, you will have an excellent chance of success right off the bat.
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Dec 27, 2019
Filed under: Business Loans, Small Business
Does your restaurant have the right insurance? In our complete guide to restaurant insurance, we’ll cover which insurance policies you need, how much it’ll cost you, and where to get the right insurance for your business.
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Apr 20, 2023
Filed under: Business Insurance