Helpful tips for your restaurant or eatery on our blog

Why the Best Restaurants in London Are Always Booked

Find out how London’s top restaurants stay fully booked — and learn simple ways to boost bookings and manage reservations at your place too.

How to get more restaurant bookings using social media

Did you know that over 57% of diners have made a reservation through social media, and 40% say they visited a restaurant after seeing it on a platform like Instagram or Facebook? Even more impressively,...

10 Most Popular Types of Food Around the World to Inspire Your Restaurant Menu

Planning your menu for 2025? Then it’s a great idea to look at the most loved foods from around the world. At resOS, we help restaurants grow by making it easier to take bookings, show...

Best TableAgent alternative for restaurant bookings

From Google to Instagram, manage all your reservations in one smart, flexible platform that goes beyond basic booking tools

Restaurant owner’s dictionary

A quick-reference guide to key terms, tools, and lingo used in the restaurant industry. This glossary will help you understand common terms, streamline operations, and communicate more effectively with staff, vendors, and customers—whether you’re opening...

What Is the Front of House in a Restaurant?

Everything You Need to Know About the Front of House (Restaurant) When you walk into a restaurant and someone greets you with a warm smile and shows you to your table — that’s the front...

12 Current food trends in the restaurant industry

Explore current food trends! Learn how reducetarian eating, zero-waste cooking, and more can transform your restaurant menu and attract more diners.

Event planning in restaurants + ideas and template

Boost your restaurant's appeal and revenue with our guide on smart event planning and tech. Learn how to create memorable experiences and manage events effortlessly!

5 Common Mistakes That Are Slowing Down Your Restaurant Sales — And How to Fix Them

Empty tables? Let’s change that Running a restaurant means juggling a lot—staff, menus, customers, and of course, sales. And no matter how great your food or service is, you’ll face quiet periods. But don’t let...

10 Proven strategies to boost your restaurant’s online presence

Boost your restaurant's online visibility with 10 strategies! Optimize your site, be active on social media, and engage on review sites to attract food lovers and shine online!

Best SevenRooms alternatives for restaurant reservations

With SevenRooms recently acquired by DoorDash, restaurants are reconsidering their reservation and guest management systems. While SevenRooms has strong CRM and marketing tools, the acquisition raises concerns about data ownership, platform focus, and future changes....

Preparing for peak season: tips for restaurant reservations

Smart tips for UK restaurants and cafés to manage high demand, reduce no-shows, and improve service during peak season.

Best OpenTable alternatives for restaurants bookings in 2025

Looking for a better way to manage restaurant bookings in 2025? This guide compares the best OpenTable alternatives based on features, pricing, and real reviews—helping you find the right fit for your business.

How to Start a Restaurant Business in 10 Steps

How to start a restaurant: 10 essential steps to successfully open, manage, and grow your restaurant business in any market.

How to manage restaurant reservations during peak hours

Busy hours can make or break a restaurant. In the UK, peak times like Friday and Saturday nights or Sunday lunches often mean packed dining rooms and a lot of pressure on staff. Moreover, confusion,...

resOS vs. OpenTable vs. ResDiary – Which Restaurant Booking System is Right for You?

Find the Perfect Restaurant Booking System: Comparing Features, Pricing & Venue Suitability – resOS vs. OpenTable vs. ResDiary!

Front of house duties in the restaurant industry

The Front-of-House duties are the first point of contact for guests and plays a key role in making their dining experience smooth and enjoyable. Such as, FOH staff handle tasks like greeting customers, managing reservations,...

Restaurant Food Trends in 2025

The food trends are experiencing a transformation driven by sustainability, technological innovation, and changing consumer preferences. Restaurants must adapt to these trends to remain competitive, offering eco-friendly options and seamless digital solutions. Food trends 2025:...

Restaurant business plan: step-by-step guide + examples

Dreaming of opening a 🍴 restaurant? Passion, creativity, and delicious food are key. But for long-term success, a business plan is essential too.

How to choose perfect restaurant name – tips and ideas

Choosing the right name for your restaurant can feel as challenging as crafting the perfect menu. Your name is the face of your brand—it’s what diners will remember, recommend, and search for online. A strong,...

How to start a restaurant in London

Are you considering starting a restaurant but still have questions? Read these 10 tips on how to open a successful restaurant without any mistakes!

5 examples to inspire your restaurant’s first Instagram post

Make your restaurant stand out on Instagram by crafting a captivating first impression that instantly grabs attention.

What are robot waiters and how do they work?

Experience the future of dining with robot waiters: where innovation meets efficiency in every meal. Check out this article to see if such a solution might fit your business model.

The ultimate guide to the best review sites for your restaurant in the UK

Discover the best review sites for your restaurant and master the art of online reputation management.

Product update — Floor plan shapes

Design realistic restaurant floor plans with custom shapes like doors, stairs, and plants. Easily customise layouts for better team navigation and efficiency.

No-shows in Denmark: Statistics and solutions for restaurants

No-shows are a major challenge for restaurants in Denmark. Discover the statistics, their impact on businesses, and practical solutions like prepayments and booking tools to tackle the issue.

Product update – Printable booking views

Right now, we’re focused on making the Booking List and Booking Calendar views even better. This update will make it easier for you to manage bookings and keep track of everything. 📅 Plus, there’s a...

7 Restaurant concepts you can copy and make your own

Start your restaurant journey by taking inspiration from these successful restaurant concepts, easily customisable for your own unique twist.

Restaurant concept and ideas: A complete guide for business owners

Find simple, creative restaurant concepts ideas to help you build a successful restaurant, whether you're just starting or improving your business.

5 tips to limit no shows in your restaurant

Tired of losing money to no-shows? 🤔 Try these simple tips to reduce cancellations and keep your restaurant on track.

5 Best reservation systems for restaurants based in the UK

We did the research for you and made the list of the 5 best online booking systems for restaurants in the UK. Take a look a choose the one that best matches your restaurants needs!

Product update — Settings menu

resOS update: We’ve removed the Apps section! Now, all your features are in the Settings menu for easier and quicker access.

Restaurant Management Software — The Ultimate Guide

Restaurant management software: The ultimate guide for owners Running a restaurant is no easy task. Between juggling reservations, managing inventory, and keeping your staff on schedule, it can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where restaurant management...

Review trends and behaviours in the restaurant and hospitality industry

Stay ahead in the restaurant industry by mastering online reviews and customer behavior. Learn actionable strategies to improve your reputation and attract more diners

Maximize your restaurant’s success with Google Reviews

Boost your restaurant's reputation and attract customers with Google Reviews. Discover how positive feedback builds trust and drives business success. 🍽️📈

Restaurant booking systems: A guide for UK restaurant owners 🍽️

Learn why a restaurant booking system is crucial for UK restaurants, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Discover key features and benefits in this comprehensive guide.

Best Apps for small restaurants

Check out this article for a list of the best apps created especially for small restaurants to help them better manage and organize their work at competitive prices.

10 effective strategies to attract more guests to your restaurant 🍽️

Explore 10 easy ways to attract more guests to your restaurant. Improve your online presence, host events, and increase foot traffic

Which Social Media platforms should your restaurant be on?

Discover the best social media platforms for your restaurant, cafe, or bar! Learn how to engage with customers, promote events, and grow your business

5 easy ways to get restaurant reservations with Google

Boost your restaurant reservations with Reserve with Google. Increase visibility, streamline bookings, and attract more customers effortlessly!

Email Marketing for restaurants

Discover how to boost your restaurant's marketing with our comprehensive email marketing guide. Learn to build email lists, craft compelling messages, and increase guest engagement.

10 Restaurant copywriting tips for your website, social media and newsletter

Transform your restaurant’s online presence with expert copywriting tips. Boost engagement on your website, social media, and newsletters.

How to reduce no-shows in the restaurant industry: strategies and solutions

Discover how no-shows affect the restaurant industry's bottom line and explore effective strategies, including prepayments and reminders, to combat them.

How to engage your guests online when your restaurant is closed for the season

How do you stay engaged with your guests when you are closed for the season? Avoid 'online hibernation'!

How to improve your restaurant’s customer communication

Learn how to personalize and improve your restaurant's communication with these simple, yet effective tips!

Franchising restaurants — a guide for restaurant owners and entrepreneurs

Embark on franchising with confidence—our succinct guide lays out key steps for restaurant owners to multiply their success.

Feedback app — update

New update! Our feedback app now lets you easily redirect customer reviews to the review platform of your choice.

10 types of customer loyalty programs for your restaurant (+examples!)

Explore 10 creative loyalty programs to turn visitors into regulars at your restaurant. Make your restaurant the go-to spot with simple, effective loyalty strategies.

10 ways restaurants can use Instagram Stories

Explore 10 effective ways restaurants can utilize Instagram Stories to enhance visibility and attract more customers. From behind-the-scenes to daily specials, get the best start for your restaurant now!

10 Must-have apps for restaurant owners (Prices + reviews)

Read more here about useful apps that help you manage your restaurant so you can save more resources and focus on your customers instead of administrative operations.

Use of AI in the restaurant industry

Explore AI's impact on restaurants: improving efficiency, customer experiences, and management. Discover free AI apps and real-world examples.

5 ways to promote your restaurant on Facebook (for free)

The promote button on Facebook follows your restaurant’s posts everywhere. Facebook asks if you would consider paid ads to boost your posts’ reach. You are left wondering: is there a better way of advertising my...

Best restaurant marketing strategies: ideas and trends

Discover essential restaurant marketing strategies and trends to boost visibility and profits. Gain practical tips and examples for leveraging social media, improving SEO, engaging customers with loyalty programs, and integrating technology.

How to manage restaurant bookings on Valentine’s Day

Explore five tips to make your restaurant stand out, from crafting a love-inspired menu with gourmet delights to creating a romantic ambiance. Streamline booking and service with the resOS restaurant booking system for a seamless and memorable Valentine's Day celebration.

Top 3 alternatives to Resy for UK restaurants

Explore the best alternatives for Resy in the UK for your restaurant. Our guide highlights the top 3 choices, with a focus on features, pricing, and user reviews. Discover the ideal booking system for seamless reservations and operational efficiency.

Digitalization of the restaurant industry worldwide

Discover the future of dining with resOS as we delve into the global digitalization trends reshaping the restaurant industry. Uncover the impact of data-driven decision-making and digital customer insights on culinary innovation and competitive strategy.

We’re changing our prices at resOS

We’ve decided to change our prices to reflect the current inflationary environment as well as our ongoing investments in resOS. The new prices take effect from February 6th. Everyone who is already on an existing...

The top food waste apps for restaurants

Discover the Top Food Waste and Restaurant Apps Transforming Sustainability in Australia, Europe, and the USA! Learn how these apps empower restaurants to combat food waste, enhance sustainability, and boost profitability in an eco-conscious era.

5 best free online restaurant booking systems

Are you looking for a good restaurant booking software that is also for free? Then check out this post that introduces 5 great booking systems that are for free!

Top 5 strategies for sustainability in the restaurant industry

Explore 5 key strategies for sustainable practices in the restaurant industry: reducing waste, saving energy, sourcing sustainably, conserving water, and using eco-friendly packaging. Boost efficiency and eco-responsibility in your restaurant.

Product update — improved notifications feature, and other minor improvements

At resOS, we’re committed to continuously refining our platform to better serve your needs. Our latest series of updates is a direct response to your feedback and our ongoing analysis of how to make your...

Trends in the restaurant industry for 2024: A guide for restaurant owners

2024 restaurant industry trends: navigating the future of dining. Explore the restaurant industry in 2024, where consumer preferences for unique experiences, flavor innovations, and technology integration are reshaping dining as we know it.

Product update: minor improvements

We’re back with some thrilling updates that are all set to make your resOS experience even more seamless and efficient. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re excited to roll out these new features...

How to promote your restaurant on YouTube — A simple guide with examples

👋 Hello restaurant owners! Are you looking to make your restaurant the talk of the town? Let’s chat about YouTube. This platform is way more than just funny clips and personal stories – it’s a...

10 Festive ways restaurants can create unforgettable Christmas dining experiences

Explore 10 effective ways to enhance Christmas dining experiences in your restaurant. This guide offers practical tips on decor, menu, and service to attract and delight guests during the festive season.

Third-party delivery vs. in-house takeaway services for restaurants

Discover the impact on restaurants, comparing the convenience of third-party systems with the control offered by in-house takeaway solutions.

Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel integrations + general improvements – Product updates

We want to start by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and invaluable feedback. Your input has always guided our journey toward making restaurant operations smoother and more efficient. Remember when we rolled...

10 Tips to optimize your restaurant’s table planner and boost revenue

In the competitive world of restaurant and café ownership, optimizing your table planner is crucial to maximizing revenue. Whether you’re a seasoned restaurateur or just starting, there are always ways to improve your seating arrangements...

How to optimize your restaurant table turnover rate?

Learn how to boost your restaurant's profits by optimizing table turnover! Our guide provides practical strategies, tools like resOS, and insights for improved service. Whether you own a café or a fine dining establishment, this step-by-step roadmap will help you succeed.

Booking Date Notes – Product update

Stay tuned for our exciting product update, where you can add personalized notes to your booking dates.

The ultimate guide to POS systems for restaurants: reviews and recommendations

Get the ultimate guide to understanding and choosing the right POS system for your restaurant. Learn about the benefits, features, and considerations for finding the perfect solution.

How to respond effectively to negative restaurant reviews: proven strategies

Discover useful advice and real-life examples for effectively dealing with negative restaurant reviews while ensuring customer loyalty.

Social Media Marketing for restaurants: comprehensive guide [10 Examples]

Explore methods and approaches to efficiently use social media for your restaurant, fostering customer engagement and cultivating loyalty.

Restaurant Management – free checklist

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of restaurant management? Whether you're launching a new culinary venture or refining your restaurant's operations, our checklist is your compass to success.

Restaurant Management: 5-step guide to effectively manage your restaurant

Hungry for success? In this blog post, we'll provide valuable insights and practical tips to optimize your restaurant's operations, enhance customer service, and boost overall profitability. Let's dive right in!

Multiple locations – new feature release

Hey there, restaurant owners! I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you. We’re constantly working to improve and make our system more efficient, and now we have something that will take your business to...

Booking system app for restaurants – FREE versions + comparison

Make your restaurant more accessible for potential customers by incorporating a smart booking system app.

The best CRM software for restaurants – compared

Are you a restaurant owner? Want to level up your foodie business? CRM software can help! Discover how it can level up your restaurant in this blog post.

Spam protection and database update

First of all, I just want to start off this post by saying thank you to all of you, in the last post I wrote about our feedback “bar” we’ve implemented in the system and...

Close areas, feedback, and some minor improvements

New year, new release right? I (Emil, one of the owners of the company) just wanted to say thank you for last year, it’s been an amazing year with a lot of product updates and...

10 restaurant technology trends to watch for in 2023

Are you looking for improving your restaurant with the newest trends? Then check out this post introducing the top 10 restaurant technology trends in 2023.

Survival Guide For Your Restaurant in 2023

Here's our guide with some useful tips on how to stand out from the crowd in the competitive restaurant industry. Updated 13.01.2023.

7 tips for how to reduce restaurant staff stress

The holiday season is a busy time for restaurants, with many people dining out to celebrate with friends and family. It is a beautiful time when guests want to have an amazing dining experience. However,...

Get a better overview of bookings with a digital table planner for restaurants

A digital table planner will help your restaurant with increasing the numbers of bookings, and you will get a more effective staff, and happy customers!

Apply your own design to the booking flow, widget & takeaway page

We’re on a roll, last week we launched the custom fields and now we introduce the design app allowing you to customize your booking flow and takeaway page even more. With the design app, it’s...

Ask guests anything with custom fields

We know that almost no two restaurants are the same, or maybe we didn’t know that but we learned that over the last few years we’ve been running resOS. We get a lot of requests...

Get more insights with improved reports

We all know that in this modern world, one of the highest-value currencies is data. That’s one of the reasons we’re really happy to release a well-deserved update to our reports section that allows you,...

Manage booking waiting lists with the new “Waitlist” app

The waiting time is finally over! This is a feature we’re really excited about, and hopefully, you are too. It’s one of the most requested features from our customers so we’re really happy to finally...

Resending notifications, performance optimizations and new booking settings

We’re happy to introduce a few new improvements to the system that we’ve been working on for the past couple of months. Resending notifications First off, we’ve made it possible on all bookings to see...

Improve your waitlist management with a digital waitlist for restaurants

The resOS' restaurant waitlist feature helps you both improve your wait times and better organize your waitlist

10 restaurant social media content ideas that attract customers

You probably already know how important it is to be active on social media if you run a business. Your guests are on social media, so you should be too. It is a great way...

Tock vs. OpenTable (and cheaper alternatives)

Check out this post that offers some insights on Tock and OpenTable as well as the differences between these two and how resOS is the best most affordable restaurant software option.

resy vs OpenTable (Compared + Cheaper alternatives)

Take a look on our comparison of two restaurant booking software - OpenTable and resy and get insight about more affordable option - resOS.

Reserve with Google, changelog, Mailchimp updates & close online bookings

Reserve with Google Yep, you read that right! We are excited to announce that we have officially partnered with Google to offer reservations through resOS directly from Google Search and Google Maps. Read more about...

Booking warnings & select opening hour

We’ve been getting some really good feedback from you guys saying that the min/max bookings and people settings you can set on opening hours are really good, but you wished that it could also show...

Zapier integration, improved booking payments & opening hours

A new year means new features! This update includes a new integration to Zapier, that opens the doors for a lot of integrations. Zapier offers more than 4000 integrations, so whether you want to send...

7 Reasons to Invest in Restaurant Management Software

There are many reasons a restaurant software is a good idea for your venue - and here, we will take you through some of those reasons. Yes, having a restaurant software does mean one more monthly expense - but, we assure you that it’s a great investment and addition to your business.

Mailchimp integration and mandatory fields in the booking flow

In this last resOS update for 2021, we are adding a new integration that allows you to be in charge of what information the customer needs to leave to complete a booking. Mailchimp integration and...

View tags, notes and flag reason on booking items, improved table switching and more

The latest resOS update adds a bunch of small improvements to the system. Manny of which was suggested by our customers, thanks! In this update Show customer tags, booking notes and customer flag reason on...

Drag and drop bookings, “refund” rights and more

We are happy to announce that our latest resOS 6.3 update includes the ability to drag and drop bookings in the schedule view, a new “refund” user right to limit which users can refund payments,...

5 restaurants in the UK with interior design your restaurant can learn from

You’ve thought about the chef, the waiters, the food, and the menu, so why not think about your restaurant’s interior design? It’s most likely way more important than you think! Unique interior design has the...

View all changes made on bookings

We now log and show all changes made on bookings. Simply open a booking and look in the right side column, or in the “MESSAGES, NOTES” tab on mobile. Here all changes made to the...

10 events your restaurant can easily organize to boost sales and awareness

What better way to attract more customers and awareness around your restaurant than hosting various events? And to survive (and thrive) in the restaurant industry, it’s essential to come up with innovative ideas that can...

Use automatic customer profiles for better (table) management

We’ve recently launched some exciting new updates, including advanced in-app search function, duration based on party size, and customer database - for easier booking and table management, and an even better and personalized experience for your guests.

Restaurant Management tips: 5-step guide to optimize and manage your restaurant

This is the restaurant management for newbies guide – to those of you who’re starving for restaurant management skills. You don’t need a fancy degree in order to optimize your systems! You may have just...

You might not know what well drinks are but you are definitely serving them

Find out what well drinks are and how your restaurant can benefit from them! ‘’Can I please have a rum and coke?’’ ‘’Oh, I would love a gin and tonic with my dish’’ ‘’Tonight, I...

How to promote your restaurant on Instagram

Social media is here to stay and is a great way to increase your restaurant’s online visibility. And in case you missed it – Instagram is the perfect platform to show off some eye-catching photos...

6 tips for how to engage with your guests on social media

This guide helps you with figuring out how you can easily engange with your guests on social media. Create a relationship with your customers and stay top of mind.

Why you should do takeaway and delivery during COVID- 19

Takeaway has risen since COVID-19 took over the world. Restaurants all over the world have been forced to close and let go of their employees. This makes us at resOS sad, so here are a...

Maximum restaurant bookings per interval

Having the time to give all of your guests a proper welcome once they arrive at their booking is very valuable. However, this could be difficult if a lot of guests arrives at the same...

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