/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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Best restaurant card payment machines in the UK (2026)
Compare the best restaurant card payment machines in the UK for 2026, including Teya, Dojo, Square, SumUp, Zettle by PayPal and Flipdish Pay.
Best for: Independent
Best direct ordering platforms for multi-site restaurant groups in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the best direct ordering platforms for multi-site restaurant groups in the UK and Ireland, including Flipdish, OrderYOYO, Vita Mojo, Square and Toast.
Best for: Multi-site
Best QR code ordering & order-and-pay systems for UK restaurants (2026)
Compare the best QR code ordering and order-and-pay systems for UK restaurants, pubs, and bars in 2026, including me&u, Sunday, Flipdish, StoreKit, and OrderPay.
Best for: Pub & Bar
Best delivery integration & order aggregation software for UK restaurants (2026)
Compare the best delivery integration and order aggregation software for UK restaurants in 2026, including Deliverect, Flipdish, UrbanPiper, Otter, and HubRise.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Top 10 AI companies for restaurants in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the top AI companies for restaurants in the UK and Ireland, from AI phone ordering and marketing automation to forecasting, guest experience, delivery and operations.
Best for: Hospitality
Best restaurant scheduling & workforce management software in the UK (2026)
Compare the best restaurant scheduling and workforce management software in the UK, including Deputy, Rotaready, Workforce.com, Bizimply, Flipdish, Nory, Planday, Fourth, 7shifts and RotaCloud.
Best for: Multi site
The best takeaway POS systems (2026)
Compare the best takeaway POS systems for UK and Ireland operators, including Flipdish, Square, Toast, Clover, SumUp and Lightspeed Restaurant.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Top 5 online ordering systems for restaurants in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for restaurants in the UK and Ireland, including Flipdish, Square, Toast, Slerp and OrderYOYO.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Top 5 online ordering systems for burger restaurants in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for burger restaurants in the UK and Ireland, including Flipdish, Square, Slerp, Toast and Oracle Simphony.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Top 5 online ordering systems for takeaway restaurants in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for takeaway restaurants in the UK and Ireland, including Flipdish, Square, Toast, Foodhub and OrderYOYO.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Top 5 online ordering systems for pizza restaurants in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for pizza restaurants in the UK and Ireland, including Flipdish, Square, Toast, Epos Now and Storekit.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Top 5 online ordering systems for indian restaurants in the UK & ireland (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for Indian restaurants in the UK and Ireland, including Flipdish, Square, Toast, Foodhub and OrderYOYO.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway