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Restaurant Reservation System Setup: Tables, Turn Times, Deposits
Growth Tips

Sep 22, 2026  •  3 min read

Restaurant Reservation System Setup: Tables, Turn Times, Deposits

A practical guide to configuring a restaurant reservation system: floor plan, turn times, pacing, deposit rules, reminder timings and the waiting list.

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Deliveroo Commission Rate UK 2026: What Restaurants Pay
Industry Insights

Sep 21, 2026  •  3 min read

Deliveroo Commission Rate UK 2026: What Restaurants Pay

Deliveroo does not publish one commission rate. Here is what is verified about its fee structure in 2026 and how to work out the real cost per order.

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How to Set Up Online Ordering for Your Restaurant in 7 Steps
Growth Tips

Sep 20, 2026  •  3 min read

How to Set Up Online Ordering for Your Restaurant in 7 Steps

Learn how to set up online ordering for your restaurant in seven practical steps, from choosing a commission-free platform to your first week of direct orders.

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Restaurant EPOS Systems UK: Costs, Features, Integrations
Industry Insights

Sep 20, 2026  •  3 min read

Restaurant EPOS Systems UK: Costs, Features, Integrations

What UK restaurant EPOS systems cost in 2026, the features that matter for an independent venue, and the integrations that stop you re-keying orders.

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Free Restaurant Booking System: What You Get and Give Up
Industry Insights

Sep 19, 2026  •  3 min read

Free Restaurant Booking System: What You Get and Give Up

A free restaurant booking system can work for a small venue, but check what it costs you in per-cover fees, missing reminders and lost customer data first.

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Bar EPOS System: Features Pubs and Bars Actually Need
Growth Tips

Sep 19, 2026  •  3 min read

Bar EPOS System: Features Pubs and Bars Actually Need

Find out which bar EPOS system features pubs and bars really use every shift: fast rounds, open tabs, split bills, stock by measure and integrated payments.

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QR Code Menu Ordering: Menu-Only vs Order-and-Pay
Industry Insights

Sep 18, 2026  •  3 min read

QR Code Menu Ordering: Menu-Only vs Order-and-Pay

Should your restaurant use a static QR code menu or full order-and-pay? A clear way to decide based on your venue, your customers and your staffing, with UK data.

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EPOS Till System vs Traditional Till: What Changes
Industry Insights

Sep 18, 2026  •  3 min read

EPOS Till System vs Traditional Till: What Changes

What changes when a small restaurant swaps a cash register for an EPOS till system: payments, orders, stock, reporting, cost, and when the old till is still fine.

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Restaurant Loyalty Programs: How to Set One Up That Works
Growth Tips

Sep 17, 2026  •  3 min read

Restaurant Loyalty Programs: How to Set One Up That Works

How to set up a restaurant loyalty programme customers use: pick the right scheme type, choose a reward that works, launch in five steps and measure the result.

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Manage your store from your phone with the OrderApps Business app

The OrderApps Business app lets restaurant, takeaway and shop owners run their store from anywhere. Available on iPhone and Android, it connects to your OrderApps EPOS so you can manage orders, bookings and sales without being on site.

  • Remote access to your EPOS
  • Manage online orders
  • Check table reservations
  • Print receipts on ESC/POS printers
  • Live reports and sales summaries
Store owner managing sales on the OrderApps Business app
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