Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Insights

Baking for health-conscious customers

“Little treat culture,” aka spending more on daily treats such as pastries,...

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How to design your bakery space

Opening a bakery or renovating an existing shop? Great bakery shop interior...

Start a small business

How to turn your home baking hobby into a bakery business

Is turning your home baking hobby into a fully-fledged business a long-time...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to improve restaurant service times at your QSR

As more restaurants lean into technological solutions to streamline operations, one tool...

Holiday

6 ways to boost your bakery’s growth this holiday season

Bakery owners can use these festive ideas to prep for the approaching...

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How to open a restaurant in Texas

Aspiring restaurant owners can follow these essential tips to turn their culinary...

Start a small business

How to open a bakery

If you’re a cake, pastry, or cookie aficionado, you may want to...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How much do restaurant employees make?

Join us as we dive into the average wages for common restaurant...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to choose a self-ordering kiosk for restaurants

But not all self-ordering kiosks for restaurants are created equal. With many...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Essential equipment frozen yogurt shops need for opening day

Opening a frozen yogurt business means a tasty addition to any community...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to improve table turnover at any type of restaurant

Owners of all restaurant types and sizes need help with slow table...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Your guide to the best restaurant merchandise ideas

One of the most effective ways to boost your business and generate...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to manage multiple restaurant locations

Once you’ve decided to expand, you’ll have to learn how to run...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Tips and tricks for opening an outdoor pop-up restaurant

Join us as we explore what these pop-ups are, how they work,...

Marketing

10 small business collaboration ideas to grow sales

Small business collaborations are a great way to increase your exposure and...

Start a small business

The 15 most profitable restaurant businesses to start in 2025

Luckily in 2024, the U.S. restaurant industry continues to evolve and is...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to open a restaurant in Florida

With millions of visitors and billions in revenue each year, Florida, the...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to increase restaurant revenue with online ordering (OLO) kitchens

Designated online ordering (OLO) kitchens can help increase restaurant revenue and average...

Staffing

How to build a restaurant leadership team

Hiring a restaurant leadership team can be overwhelming, but great people are...

Clover app partners

Make restaurant inventory management easier with this 5-minute hack

There's no denying it--restaurant inventory is a pain. But this simple hack...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

The true cost of POS systems for restaurants

How much does a restaurant POS system cost? What are hardware and...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Revenue streams restaurants can add to their business

Restaurants have many options when it comes to opening new revenue streams....

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

7 ways to attract more tourists & business travelers to your restaurant

Hungry travelers can fill your counter seats, indulge in additional offerings &...

Clover app partners

Why a barcode scanner is an inventory tool you can’t live without

Both efficiency and accuracy may seem impossible regarding inventory management, but a...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to open a restaurant in California

Starting a restaurant in California can be tricky, but this guide can...

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How to choose a restaurant marketing agency

A digital marketing agency for restaurants can help you reach new customers...

Clover app partners

A guide to sales tax for food trucks

This guide to sales tax for food trucks will guide you through...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

Why is cleaning and sanitation important in the food industry? Proper health...

Customer service

Why your business might consider adopting a concierge business model

The concierge business model is creating buzz for quality brands. Learn how...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to design a restaurant recipe card–and share it

A well-designed recipe card has the power to maximize employee efficiency and...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to buy a restaurant

Buying a restaurant is one way to enter the restaurant industry at...

Strategy

What you need to know about automatic gratuity laws for restaurants

To automate or not? That’s the question when it comes to tipping...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Finding the best suppliers for your restaurant: A simple guide

Restaurant suppliers are one of the most important components you need to...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Why your restaurant needs a self-ordering kiosk

Offering improved efficiency, reduced operational costs, and a better customer experience, self-...

Insights

Renting/leasing a commercial kitchen: What business owners need to know

Need more room for your food and beverage business? Learn how to...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to franchise a restaurant

Restaurant franchising has a number of benefits for both the franchisee and...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant expansion: How to expand your business to another state

Restaurant expansion can help your business become more profitable, connect with a...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Dining excellence: How to improve restaurant operations

Learn tips for enhancing the customer experience and how to improve restaurant...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a great restaurant shift report (with an example)

Completing a daily shift report helps you share information with your team...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Food that sells: Strategies for selling the most profitable restaurant menu items

Certain restaurant foods are more profitable than others, but simply knowing that...

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Culinary dreams: How to open a restaurant with no money

Interested in financing a restaurant startup, but low on funds? Learn how...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant renovations: Understanding costs and budgeting for success

While restaurant renovations often require lots of time, money, and labor upfront,...

Accounting

Operating expenses 101 for small businesses

Operating expenses are the costs a business incurs through its regular and...

Staffing

Top 10 recruiting websites to help you find and hire restaurant staff

Need to find and hire talent for your restaurant? Check out this...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant awards: How to get nominated and win a James Beard Award

The James Beard Awards are sometimes called the “Oscars of the culinary...

Clover app partners

6 ways to use excess & expiring inventory in your kitchen (plus prevention tips)

Every time your kitchen staff throws an ingredient away because it expired...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Food and nutrition literacy guide for health conscious restaurants

Healthy food choices are increasingly important to diners today. Learn how restaurants...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Average restaurant owner salary in 2023

Restaurant owner salary amounts can vary dramatically based on factors such as...

Staffing

How to manage restaurant staff effectively

An effective restaurant management system plays a key role in business success....

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to use QR code menus to improve restaurant service

From creating QR code menus to interactive marketing campaigns, learn how QR...

Marketing

Restaurant marketing strategies to grow your business

The right combination of engaging restaurant marketing strategies can help set your...

Payments & processing

How to help increase restaurant revenue with digital payment solutions

For small business owners who are interested in how to increase restaurant...

Marketing

How to create an effective catering marketing plan

Marketing your catering business can be a unique challenge in that you...

Clover news

Fiserv deepens Clover and BentoBox integration to unify restaurant operations

BROOKFIELD, Wis., October 3, 2023 – Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of...

Clover partner solutions

How to improve order accuracy in your restaurant

And dine-in isn’t the only area where we’re seeing boosts. In the...

Staffing

What is a restaurant employee training manual and why do I need one?

A restaurant training manual can be a vital roadmap for your establishment’s...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

From farm to fork: How restaurants embrace tech to help ensure food safety

The integration of technology into the restaurant industry has brought about a...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a catering invoice

Catering can be a challenging business. That’s why it’s more important than...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant management tips: Maximizing POS system potential

In the world of restaurant management, the right tools can make all...

Inspiration

4 simple and creative ways to ask for tips at your business 

The traditional practice of tipping is adapting to changing times, economic pressures,...

Staffing

17 restaurant job descriptions for front of house

Front of house restaurant staff duties and responsibilities play a pivotal role...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to reduce restaurant turnover rate

High turnover in the restaurant industry is a common problem–and an expensive...

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10 food truck equipment essentials every food truck needs for opening day

Launching a food truck? Get your business rolling with this checklist of...

Start a small business

How to start a catering business in 7 steps

Despite slow growth in the restaurant industry, it’s a good time to...

Clover news

Restaurants can streamline order management with new Clover Kitchen Display System

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 14, 2023– Restaurants can streamline order management while syncing...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Run your restaurant more efficiently with the Clover Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Introducing Clover Kitchen Display System (KDS). Our new system can help restaurants...

Meet the Merchant

Winfield Street Coffee

Breno Donatti fell in love with the restaurant business as a new...

Strategy

Ideas for seasonal businesses: How to generate revenue off season

Working on your off-season marketing strategy? The key is knowing what to...

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10 coffee shop equipment essentials every shop needs for opening day

Are you thinking about opening a café? Include these top 10 coffee...

Marketing

How to take product pictures that stand out

Learning how to take product pictures that stand out can feel daunting,...

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How to start a successful drive-thru beverage business

Drive-thru beverage businesses are booming as more and more customers are looking...

Clover partner solutions

Clover’s got restaurant delivery covered: 4 services to try

Many restaurants consider order delivery a must-have business. Let Clover help you...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

3 reasons why you should offer a mocktail menu at your restaurant or bar

Have you noticed more sober-curious guests at your restaurant or bar? If...

Clover app partners

New and notable in the Clover App Market: April 2023

Samsung Ordering Kiosk Let customers take charge of the ordering process with...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

12 restaurant entertainment ideas to keep guests coming back

Restaurant entertainment has come a long way since the age of lounge...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Tip pooling and tip splitting: The complete guide for restaurant owners

What is tip pooling, and how does it differ from tip splitting?...

Guides

How to franchise your small business

Considering expanding your restaurant, retail, or service business? Learn how to franchise...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Simple restaurant kitchen layout ideas that optimize back of house operations

For those seeking simple restaurant kitchen layout ideas, considering all of your...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

The 10 best non-slip restaurant work shoes for chefs and servers

Uniforms aren’t just about having the right chef’s coat or the proper...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Adding QR code ordering to your Clover POS [5 benefits]

For many restaurants, QR code ordering has been a game-changer with staying...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What to know about leasing a restaurant space

There’s a lot of thought and legwork that goes into leasing a...

Marketing

How to create a restaurant website

Join us as we explore how to create a restaurant website that...

Reporting

How to determine and measure your restaurant KPIs

Build a better business with restaurant key performance indicators that can help...

Marketing

Find money-making restaurant marketing ideas and sales techniques

How do you attract more customers to your restaurant? By building a...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Should you have a soft opening for your restaurant?

Before you have your grand opening, consider having a restaurant soft opening,...

Staffing

5 tips for updating your tipping policy to retain employees

In today's tight labor market, it's more important than ever for restaurants...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

List of essential equipment needed to start a restaurant

This article details the back-of-house equipment needed to start a restaurant, including...

Meet the Merchant

Dexter’s Birdland

Orlando-based restaurant Dexter's Birdland's success stems from great food, a prime location,...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

10 exciting restaurant grand opening ideas

Build a strong community presence by incorporating some of these restaurant grand...

Loyalty

8 restaurant loyalty and rewards program ideas

Discover how incorporating restaurant loyalty program ideas into your business strategy can...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

12 restaurant interior design ideas that can help attract business

Use these interesting and effective restaurant interior design ideas to create your brand of...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to write a restaurant business plan

Here’s a look at how to write a restaurant business plan that can help prepare...

Accounting

5 best restaurant payroll software

We’ve put together a list of some of the best restaurant payroll software options...

Accounting

5 best restaurant accounting software

Here’s a look at some popular accounting software products, including some basic...

Security

Importance of cybersecurity for restaurants

The shift to online business means increased vulnerability to cyber attacks. Though...

Clover partner solutions

10 holidays that drove the highest food delivery sales

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt worldwide, many people...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant checklists for daily operations

Daily restaurant opening checklist This restaurant checklist runs through many of the tasks that should...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant terms you need to know

Restaurant workers use a well-developed and increasingly universal lingo to communicate important...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How much does it cost to open a restaurant?

The cost of opening a restaurant varies from business to business. Read...

Staffing

15 restaurant interview questions to ask job candidates

Here are 15 interview questions restaurant managers or owners can use to help learn...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

11 types of restaurant categories & dining experiences

Before you start a new restaurant or change your existing service model,...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to create a restaurant menu

These restaurant menu design tips can help you learn how to create a restaurant menu that...

Insights

5 lessons from Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ on how to run a small business

Hulu’s hit series The Bear is about a small business owner, and...

Start a small business

How to open a restaurant

Tips for starting a restaurant The first steps for starting a business include lots of...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

The power of inventory management: 3 ways restaurant owners are saving money with MarketMan

Learn how to increase profitability, lower cost of goods sold and streamline...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to make a high-performing kids’ menu for your restaurant

Learn how to build a high-performing kids’ menu that boosts sales and...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Apps that make back of house operations run more smoothly for restaurants

Communication is key to smooth restaurant operations and great guest experiences. These...

Clover partner solutions

Delivering now: Order with Google integrated in Clover

With Order with Google integrated in Clover any online orders your restaurant...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to reduce food waste in restaurants

Aside from the environmental and social toll that this waste generates, throwing...

Staffing

How three small businesses are dealing with the incredible shrinking workforce

After the biggest disruption to the American workforce in modern history, small...

Philanthropy

Inspiring ways local restaurants are making global impacts

From feeding displaced Ukrainians to replenishing reefs with oyster shells, here’s how...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Food and beverage industry trends for 2022

The food and beverage industry is on the rebound, but continues to...

Resources

The top 10 restaurant management blogs to follow

The dining and hospitality sector is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date is...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

6 reasons Clover is a perfect POS for coffee shops

Coffee shops are fast-paced, high volume, constantly changing businesses. Having a POS...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Understanding the 80/20 tip rule

This article explains what the 80/20 tip rule is, why it exists,...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

6 ways coffee shops can partner with other local businesses

Coffee shops have a lot of visibility within their community since they...

Clover partner solutions

Labor shortages getting your restaurant down? Forget hiring, think technology

Are labor shortages getting your restaurant down? This technology strategy from Applova...

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How to open a ghost kitchen

As the world returns back to normal, a new dining trend is...

Clover partner solutions

The future of restaurant loyalty: restaurant meal subscriptions

Read for information about how Restaurant Subscriptions work, what they offer you...

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How to start a food stand

By contrast, food stands and trucks are mobile, allowing them to relocate...

Meet the Merchant

Lonni’s Sandwiches

In this installment of Meet the Merchant, we speak to Phillip Ingram,...

Insights

2022 technology trends to watch in food and beverage businesses

Forecasting food-service trends for 2022 means leaning on hard data and lessons...

Clover product news

5 reasons every restaurant needs Clover Online Ordering with Delivery now

Clover® Online Ordering with Delivery lets restaurants of all sizes offer customers...

Marketing

5 ways an optimized website can supercharge restaurant sales

Whether you’re struggling to DIY yourself to a strong website or paying...

Run your business

6 ways coffee shops and cafes can run seasonal specials more effectively

Seasonal specials can be a great way to build your brand and...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

What is restaurant tax? What business owners need to know

The IRS has an entire guide dedicated to helping restaurant owners avoid...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Licenses and permits needed to open a restaurant

Because licenses are legally required, not having them could lead to serious...

Clover news

Clover recognized by The Strawhecker Group as Restaurant Smart Terminal Provider of the Year

BROOKFIELD, Wis., December 20, 2021 – Clover® from Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading provider of...

Clover partner solutions

5 tips from Grubhub for building a successful delivery menu

Grubhub’s delivery experts share 5 tips to help you build a successful...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

8 ways to make your cafe everyone’s favorite remote work spot

Indoor dining is making a comeback! As hybrid working becomes a norm...

Clover news

Fiserv completes acquisition of BentoBox

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 22, 2021– Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of...

Clover app partners

4 reasons restaurants should try Clover Online Ordering with Delivery

Now restaurants of all sizes can offer online food delivery service with...

Clover news

Restaurants have a new affordable and flexible delivery option with launch of Clover Online Ordering with Delivery

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – November 10, 2021 – Addressing the growing needs of restaurants...

Clover news

Fiserv to expand digital storefront capabilities with acquisition of BentoBox

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 18, 2021– Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to photograph food well

If you’ve ever taken a picture of your meal for Instagram, you...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

6 ways coffee shops can make the most of social media

Coffee shops rely heavily on in-person customer service to boost sales and...

Clover partner solutions

5 reasons restaurants partner with third-party delivery apps

Delivery is here to stay and becoming an integral part of many...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

5 reasons Clover is a best-fit POS for food trucks

Join us as we explore the many ways POS systems for food...

Clover partner solutions

Make online orders with delivery simple with this Clover-Grubhub solution

We at Clover are thrilled to announce Grubhub integrated into Clover, our...

Clover news

Independent restaurants can streamline operations of online orders through new Clover and Grubhub integration

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 25, 2021– Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of...

Clover news

Fiserv powers full-service restaurants to succeed in today’s new operating environment with launch of Clover Station Solo

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 3, 2021– Restaurants can simplify business operations and accept...

Staffing

How to source, hire, and train employees brand-new to market

As consumers gain more confidence coming back to restaurants, many business owners...

Meet the Merchant

Celebrating MTM merchants for National Ice Cream Month!

July is National Ice Cream Month! In our Meet The Merchant series,...

Run your business

6 ways Clover can help ice cream businesses

Clover’s tools for ice cream businesses allow merchants to be flexible, sell...

Meet the Merchant

Barocco X Nino

A few months before the pandemic hit, Bruno Colozza opened Barocco X...

Start a small business

How to start an ice cream shop or truck

If starting an ice cream business is your dream, there are a...

Meet the Merchant

Terri Does Desserts

Terri Rhodes Littleton of Terri Does Desserts in Sacramento, California, shares her...

Accounting

How to finance a restaurant

What is restaurant financing? Broadly speaking, restaurant financing is the capital you...

Accounting

Give your business a boost with the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant

If you run a food and beverage business, it’s probably been a...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to optimize your restaurant menu to maximize profits

Check out these tips on how to optimize your menu to maximize...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

7 benefits of online ordering systems for restaurants

While these consumer benefits may be the driving force behind this growing...

Run your business

Connect with your customers with the Clover app

Combining the power of Clover Customer Engagement suite with the freedom of...

Start a small business

How to start a food truck business

Food trucks can be great investments for aspiring restaurateurs. Here’s how to...

Ecommerce

Auditing your restaurant’s online presence

Now is an excellent time to assess your online presence and make...

Guides

How to start a bagel shop

Here’s a breakdown of key considerations when opening a bagel shop. Read...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Fast casual vs. fast food: What is the difference?

However, there are important differences between fast casual vs. fast food restaurants...

Covid-19

Health code violations: What they are & how to prepare for an inspection

Customers are unlikely to visit your establishment if it fails to meet...

Marketing

6 effective restaurant promotion ideas

Against this backdrop, you may be concerned about how your restaurant will...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Turning the tables: Reviewing restaurant review sites

Given the sheer number of restaurant rating sites, how can you possibly...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to help increase restaurant sales

With slight modifications, many of the strategies that worked in the past...

Covid-19

QR codes for restaurants: Helping your business adapt to the pandemic

This transition wasn’t immediate, since specialized equipment was previously needed to read...

Money management

Average restaurant profit margin and revenue: What they mean for your business

Not sure how to calculate your restaurant profit margin and revenue? Or...

Clover app partners

Holiday promotions that won’t break the bank

Smart and effective marketing starts with a strategy. Before planning out any...

Back2Business

Spotlight on Brooklyn Tea

Brooklyn Tea brings specialty tea to Bed-Stuy—and the world Jamila McGill and...

Back2Business

Spotlight on Brown Butter

Brown Butter reinvents the Brooklyn café scene When Myriam decided to open...

Back2Business

Spotlight on Daddy Greens

Daddy Greens keeps the green in Brooklyn When Frank visited Daddy Greens...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How to make the 2020 Holiday Calendar work for you

Due to social distancing measures, Halloween is expected to be much more...

Meet the Merchant

LuLu’s Mexican Food

Join us as we speak with Roxanne Mein, brand and digital ordering...

Payments & processing

4 reasons your restaurant needs scan to order now

This Scan to Order feature creates a fully contactless ordering and payment...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Using memberships and subscriptions to grow your business

There’s nothing new about membership and subscription models. The newspaper industry was...

Meet the Merchant

La Gelati

Our Meet the Merchant series features Q&As with real-world Clover merchants. Read...

Covid-19

Why your seasonal business needs an online presence

It’s the peak season for summer seasonal businesses. While many states have...

Meet the Merchant

Found Coffee

We sit down with Annie Choi, the owner of Found Coffee in...

Biz ops

Clover Online Ordering: Solutions for restaurants

Starting in late May, all 50 states began the process of reopening...

Meet the Merchant

El Barrio Neighborhood Tacos

Join us as we chat with Joe Lin, a co-owner of El...

Clover news

Clover Online Ordering helps restaurants connect with customers and optimize their business

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 11, 2020– Restaurants can connect with customers, simplify the...

Meet the Merchant

Tin Pot Creamery

We sit down—virtually of course—with Becky Sunseri, the founder of Tin Pot...

Covid-19

COVID-19 Restaurant Survival Guide

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. Restaurant...

Accounting

10+ Spring holiday promotional ideas to help your restaurant business flourish

The holiday season isn’t over just because it’s January. Here are three...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Business refresh: Creating a resolutions menu for your restaurant

Local, plant-based, gluten-free—is your menu ready for the 2020s? Check out these...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

How restaurants can attract families

You don’t have to overhaul your business model in order to become...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

6 event ideas to pack your bar with customers

A consistently slow weeknight in your bar isn’t a drag, it’s an...

Ecommerce

Clover apps to make your business more fun

These apps add a splash of fun to the customer experience and...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Hosting a class to grow your restaurant & bar sales

Restaurant cooking classes can be a unique way to enhance patron connection...

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

How to market your quick service restaurant’s catering business for special events

A growing number of Quick Serve Restaurants are launching catering services to...

Marketing

How to market your restaurant space for special events

Succeeding in the event-planning world takes more than just a special table...

Customer service

How to handle difficult customers effectively

Whether it’s because someone on your staff made a mistake or because...

Accounting

The 2019 guide to back-to-school planning

Back-to-school season is the second biggest shopping period of the year. Deploying...

Biz ops

Walk-ins or reservations—what’s the right mix for your restaurant?

It’s one of the trickiest questions in the restaurant business: should you...

Biz ops

How to increase ticket size at your restaurant

Any successful restaurant owner knows that, in order to thrive, they need...

Clover app partners

Make “Kids Eat Free” work for your restaurant

Kids-eat-free is seductive, family-forward, and a no-brainer for parents. Making it work...

Biz ops

How smart restaurants deal with rising labor costs

Hourly wages in the restaurant industry are on the rise. For merchants...

Customer service

How to make an unbeatable in-restaurant experience

Today’s consumers have more options to choose from than ever for dining...

Accounting

Happy hour overhaul: Rethinking your drink special (Part 2)

Ready to upgrade your Happy Hour? We asked top-shelf industry experts to...

Accounting

Happy hour overhaul: Rethinking your drink special (Part 1)

Ready to upgrade your Happy Hour? We asked top-shelf industry experts to...

Money management

4 cash flow management strategies for bars

For bar owners, managing cash flow is key to keeping the business...

Biz ops

Win the waiting game: How to keep customers from leaving when tables are full – Part 2

Want your restaurant’s popularity to last? There is a right and wrong...

Customer service

Win the waiting game: How to keep customers from leaving when tables are full – Part 1

Want your restaurant’s popularity to last? There is a right and wrong...

Biz ops

How top food trucks pick the best spots

Few businesses depend on location for their success as much as food...

Biz ops

5 reasons restaurants fail & how to avoid them

If you’re in the restaurant business, somebody’s probably told you that most...

Ecommerce

4 awesome apps full-service restaurants need now

When you run a restaurant, you need to bring your A-game. Managing...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Launching your restaurant right

You’ve spent months of your life, and thousands of dollars, working towards...

Clover app partners

6 awesome Clover apps every bar needs

Clover can help take your bar to the next level with amazing...

Philanthropy

Build your business by tapping into your community

Community involvement is not only personally rewarding, it can be good business...

Accounting

How Quick Service Restaurants can remix menu flavors to maximize fun & profit

Atlanta-based Sublime Doughnuts depends on a fun remix of doughnut flavors, a...

Insights

13 must-reads for every coffee shop business

The coffee business is thriving but competitive. To stay ahead, you need...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Restaurant business planning: How one general manager set SMART goals

One restaurant manager approached his new job with big ideas for how...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

Cultivate a stellar restaurant staff with these hiring and management tips

In a tight labor market, finding and keeping great employees will give...

Ecommerce

8 awesome Clover apps every coffee shop needs

Indie coffee shops can hold their own against the corporate giants with...

Accounting

QSRs, it pays to get creative with food promotions. Here’s how one Clover merchant did it.

Matthew Ling runs three restaurants in downtown Newark. Clover’s promo’s calendars have...

Enterprise behavior

Enterprise behavior: How to calculate your restaurant’s food costs

Want to keep your restaurant’s costs down? Calculating your food costs is...

Marketing

5 growth hacks to increase profits at your quick service restaurant

Whether you’re in the business of slicing pizza, scooping ice cream, serving...

Staffing

5 types of restaurant employee theft, and how to prevent them

Employee theft is a major problem in the restaurant industry. From unlicensed...

Ecommerce

5 apps that will transform restaurant management

Nothing ruins the perfect meal like bad customer service. Now with these...

Ecommerce

New & notable in the Clover App Market: June 2017

This summer, spend more time with your customers. New & Notable in...

Insights

Enterprise behavior: Streamlining order delivery

Restaurants that don’t have systems in place to deliver food to customers...

Full Service Restaurants (FSR)

6 tactics for unifying the front and back of house for restaurants

To ensure a steady flow and a positive communication between the front...

Marketing

Seattle’s FROST Has a Delicious Marketing Plan

According to Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Seattle’s best doughnuts can be found at...

Ecommerce

Five apps that’ll up your food service delivery game

With that in mind, we thought we’d share five of the most...