/Restaurant Technology Guides
Independent guides to choosing the right restaurant technology for UK and Ireland operators. Compare POS systems, online ordering platforms, loyalty tools, reservations software, AI tools and more.
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- Get more direct ordersBranded ordering and apps without marketplace commission
- Choose a new POS systemVenue-specific POS comparisons for UK hospitality
- Reduce delivery platform dependencyIntegrations and ordering platforms that support direct sales
- Improve customer loyaltyLoyalty programmes and gift card software
- Cut labour costsScheduling and workforce management software
- Improve table serviceReservation and table management systems
- Open a new restaurantAll-in-one platforms for new openings
- Manage multiple sitesMulti-site reporting and centralised control
- Reduce food wasteInventory and food cost management
- Automate customer calls and ordersOnline ordering channels that reduce phone pressure
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Best restaurant POS systems in the UK (2026)
Compare the best restaurant POS systems in the UK for 2026, including Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed Restaurant, Epos Now and Oracle Simphony.
Best for: Independent
Best online ordering systems for restaurants in the UK (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for UK restaurants in 2026, including Flipdish, GloriaFood, Toast, Square, Slerp, Storekit, OrderYOYO and Hungrrr.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best all-in-one restaurant technology platforms in the UK (2026)
Compare the best all-in-one restaurant technology platforms in the UK in 2026, including Flipdish, Toast, Lightspeed Restaurant, Square, Zonal, and Clover.
Best for: Multi-site
Best technology platforms for pubs & bars in the UK (2026)
The complete 2026 guide for UK pub and bar operators
Best for: Pub & Bar
Best restaurant loyalty software in the UK (2026)
Compare the best restaurant loyalty software for UK hospitality operators in 2026, including Como, Marsello, LoyaltyLion, Yotpo, Flipdish, Square Loyalty, Stamp Me, Loyalzoo, VoucherCart, and Squid.
Best for: Independent
Best restaurant inventory management software in the UK (2026)
Compare the best restaurant inventory management software in the UK, including MarketMan, Apicbase, Nory, Fourth, Flipdish, Kitchen CUT, Lightspeed, WISK, Growyze and Jelly.
Best for: Multi site
10 best gloriafood alternatives for UK restaurants before it closes (2027)
GloriaFood is being discontinued on 30 April 2027. Compare the best GloriaFood alternatives for UK restaurants, including Flipdish, Square, StoreKit, Deliverect and Foodhub.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
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How norwich takeaways can reduce delivery platform commissions
Delivery platform commissions are eating into takeaway margins across Norwich. Here is how local operators can reduce their reliance on Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats — and keep more of every order.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best POS systems for fish & chip shops in glasgow (2026)
Compare the best POS systems for fish and chip shops in Glasgow, including Flipdish, Epos Now, Square, Lolly, Grafterr and Clover. Practical advice for Scottish takeaway operators in 2026.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best online ordering platforms for cambridge restaurants (2026)
Compare the best online ordering platforms for Cambridge restaurants in 2026, including Flipdish, GloriaFood, Hungrrr, OrderYOYO, Square, and Slerp.
Best for: Independent
Best restaurant EPOS systems in manchester (2026)
Compare the best restaurant EPOS systems available to Manchester operators in 2026, including Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed Restaurant and Epos Now.
Best for: Independent
Best EPOS systems for pizza shops and takeaways in leeds (2026)
Compare the best EPOS systems for pizza shops and takeaways in Leeds for 2026, including Flipdish, Square, Epos Now, Toast and SumUp. Real costs, online ordering and kitchen performance compared.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best POS systems for fish & chip shops in northern ireland (2026)
Find the best POS system for your fish and chip shop in Northern Ireland. We compare Flipdish, Square, Epos Now, SumUp and TouchBistro on takeaway workflows, online ordering, delivery integration and running costs.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best online ordering systems for dublin takeaways (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for Dublin takeaways in 2026, including Flipdish, OrderYOYO, Hungrrr, Slerp, Square, and GloriaFood.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best restaurant EPOS systems in cork (2026)
Compare the best restaurant EPOS systems for Cork in 2026, including Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed Restaurant and Epos Now — with Irish pricing and delivery integrations.
Best for: Independent
Best online ordering platforms for edinburgh restaurants (2026)
Compare the best online ordering platforms for Edinburgh restaurants in 2026, including Flipdish, Square, Slerp, Hungrrr and OrderYOYO. Cut marketplace commission and own your customer relationships.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best online ordering systems for leeds takeaways (2026)
Compare the top online ordering systems for Leeds takeaways in 2026, including Flipdish, OrderYOYO, Hungrrr, GloriaFood, and Square — and find out which is right for your business.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best restaurant EPOS systems in birmingham (2026)
Compare the best restaurant EPOS systems available to Birmingham operators in 2026, including Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed and Epos Now.
Best for: Independent
Best POS systems for pizza takeaways in manchester (2026)
Compare the best POS systems for pizza takeaways in Manchester for 2026, including Flipdish, Square, Toast, Epos Now, Vita Mojo and SumUp.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway