/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 online ordering platforms for birmingham takeaways (2026)
Compare the best online ordering platforms for Birmingham takeaways in 2026. Flipdish, OrderYOYO, Foodhub, Hungrrr and more — cut commission and own your customers.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best online ordering systems for liverpool takeaways (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for Liverpool takeaways in 2026, including Flipdish, OrderYOYO, Hungrrr, GloriaFood and Square.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
How edinburgh restaurants can grow direct orders and reduce delivery fees
Edinburgh restaurants are paying 15–35% commission on every marketplace order. This guide explains how to grow direct online orders, reduce delivery fees, and retain more profit per sale.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best restaurant EPOS systems in norwich (2026)
The best restaurant EPOS systems for Norwich operators in 2026, comparing Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed and Epos Now on features, pricing and suitability for the local market.
Best for: Independent
Best takeaway EPOS systems in peterborough (2026)
Compare the best EPOS systems for takeaways in Peterborough in 2026, including Flipdish, Square, Epos Now, Toast, Clover and SumUp — with pricing, strengths and what each system is best for.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best restaurant EPOS systems in colchester (2026)
Compare the best restaurant EPOS systems available to Colchester operators in 2026, including Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed and Epos Now.
Best for: Independent
Best online ordering systems for takeaways in galway (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for takeaways in Galway in 2026, including Flipdish, GloriaFood, Orderyoyo, Hungrrr and Square — with Irish context, euro pricing and practical advice for local operators.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best restaurant EPOS systems in cambridge (2026)
The best restaurant EPOS systems for Cambridge in 2026, reviewed for independent restaurants, cafés, takeaways and growing groups across the city.
Best for: Independent
Best online ordering systems for manchester takeaways (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for Manchester takeaways in 2026, including Flipdish, OrderYOYO, GloriaFood, Square, and Hungrrr — and find out how to cut Just Eat and Deliveroo commission without losing orders.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best EPOS systems for kebab shops in birmingham (2026)
The best EPOS systems for kebab shops in Birmingham in 2026, reviewed for takeaway speed, delivery platform integration, own-brand ordering and total running cost.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
How leeds restaurants can increase direct online orders
Seven proven strategies Leeds restaurants can use to increase direct online orders, reduce marketplace commission and own their customer relationships in 2026.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best restaurant EPOS systems in leeds (2026): complete comparison
The best restaurant EPOS systems for Leeds in 2026, from all-in-one platforms like Flipdish to flexible setups from Square, Toast, Lightspeed and Epos Now.
Best for: Independent