/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 EPOS systems in edinburgh (2026)
Compare the best restaurant EPOS systems in Edinburgh for 2026. Flipdish leads for connected POS and direct ordering; Square suits new venues; Toast, Lightspeed and Epos Now offer strong alternatives for Scottish operators.
Best for: Independent
Best restaurant EPOS systems in belfast (2026): prices & reviews
Compare the best restaurant EPOS systems available in Belfast for 2026, including Flipdish, Square for Restaurants, Toast, Lightspeed Restaurant and Epos Now.
Best for: Independent
Best online ordering systems for norwich takeaways (2026)
Compare the best online ordering systems for Norwich takeaways in 2026, including Flipdish, GloriaFood, OrderYOYO, Hungrrr and Square — and how each one helps you grow direct orders.
Best for: QSR / Takeaway
Best learning & development platforms for hospitality teams in the UK (2026)
Compare the best learning and development platforms for UK hospitality teams in 2026, including Flow Learning, Typsy, iHASCO, Tayl, Fourth, Beekeeper, and TalentLMS.
Best for: Multi-site
Best food waste & kitchen AI tools for UK restaurants (2026)
Compare the best food waste and kitchen AI tools for UK restaurants in 2026, including Flipdish, Nory, Fourth, Winnow, MarketMan, Apicbase, Kitchen CUT, and Growyze.
Best for: Independent / Multi-site
Best review & reputation management tools for restaurants (2026)
Compare the best review and reputation management tools for UK restaurant operators in 2026, including Flipdish, Stampede, SevenRooms, Airship, Yext, and Birdeye.
Best for: Independent
Best digital tipping platforms for UK restaurants (2026)
Compare the best digital tipping platforms for UK restaurants in 2026, including TiPJAR, Sunday, Dojo, Flipdish Pay, Square and SumUp. Tips Act compliant and built for cashless hospitality.
Best for: Independent
Best allergen & food safety software for UK hospitality (2026)
Compare the best allergen and food safety software for UK hospitality operators in 2026, covering dedicated allergen management, supplier data platforms, food safety compliance, and integrated restaurant operating systems.
Best for: Independent
Best email & SMS marketing tools for restaurants in the UK (2026)
Compare the best email and SMS marketing tools for UK restaurants in 2026, including Flipdish, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, dotdigital, Omnisend, SevenRooms, Marsello, and Square.
Best for: Independent
Me&u vs sunday: which QR order-and-pay system suits UK restaurants? (2026)
me&u vs Sunday for UK restaurants in 2026 — order-and-pay vs pay-at-table, venue fit, POS integrations, pricing models, and which platform suits pubs, bars and dining rooms.
Best for: Pub & Bar
Dojo vs square vs teya for restaurant card payments (UK 2026)
Dojo, Square and Teya compared for UK restaurants in 2026 — pricing, contracts, tipping, EPOS integration and which card payment provider suits your venue.
Best for: Independent
Marketman vs apicbase for multi-site food cost control (2026)
MarketMan vs Apicbase for multi-site restaurant food cost control in 2026 — recipe costing, procurement, variance reporting, POS integrations and which platform suits your group.
Best for: Multi-site