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The Best Booking Systems for Restaurants in 2026

Learn how to choose the best restaurant booking system in 2026. Compare features, benefits, and tips to find the perfect fit for your restaurant.

Raising the Bar With Square Handheld: Designing Our First Full-Featured Handheld POS

When I first joined Square as Head of Industrial Design, I was thrilled to be joining a brand with a legacy of building powerful, elegant devices. The

How To Start a Coffee Shop

Learn how to open up a coffee shop in 2025 with step-by-step guidance on costs, planning, legal requirements and running your cafe successfully.

How To Choose the Best Restaurant POS System (2025)

Discover how to choose the best POS system for your restaurant. Compare features and benefits to make the right choice for your restaurant.

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Food Truck In Ireland? (And 10 Tips To Save Money)

Does starting a food truck cost less than a brick-and-mortar restaurant? Here’s everything you need to know about food truck startup costs in Ireland and how to save money.

Is Dynamic Pricing Right for Your Restaurant?

Although dynamic pricing is not used as commonly in the restaurant industry as in others, now may be the perfect time to explore it as a pricing.

16 Tips for Using Square Kiosk To Boost Revenue and Overall Profitability

Discover how you can get the most value from your Square kiosk, including tips for optimising your menu for upselling, and integrating with your other

Creating a Restaurant Loyalty Program: What to Know

Loyalty programmes are everywhere. From Boojum to Apache Pizza, restaurants in Ireland are harnessing the power of rewarding loyal.

Increase Online Orders Through Your Restaurant Website

Learn how to easily accept online orders to improve margins and build customer loyalty.

Loyalty Programs: Why They Matter And How To Start One

Over half of recently surveyed customers said loyalty programme perks would interest them in a business. Here’s what you should consider when creating

Customer Touch Points in an Age of No-Touch Restaurants

New technology has taken centre stage to maintain full-service dining in restaurants. Find out how to keep customer touch points in an age of no-touch.

From Cocktails to Mocktails: How Irish Restaurants Are Adapting to Alcohol-Free Trends

From Cocktails to Mocktails: How Irish Restaurants Are Adapting to Alcohol-Free Trends In the last few years, drinking habits in Ireland have been.

Commercial Kitchen Equipment List for Quick-Service Restaurants

Make sure you have all the right equipment to open your new quick-service restaurant with some help from Square.

The Essential Bar Equipment Checklist

Check you have all the right equipment ahead of opening your new bar with some help from Square.

Your Essential Full-Service Restaurant Equipment Checklist

Get ready for the opening of your new restaurant with the right equipment with some help from Square.

What You Need to Know About Pop-Up Restaurants

Pop-up restaurants are sweeping across Ireland. If you want to get in on the action, follow our expert guide to help you get started.

Guide to Reopening Your Hospitality Business Safely

As the country starts to open up again, we consider everything you need to think about when it comes to reopening your hospitality business safely in our guide.

How To Start An Online Food Business

Whether you’re starting from scratch with an online food business or looking for new ways to grow, this guide contains everything you need to know.

How to Optimise Your Menu for Takeout and Delivery

With social distancing due to COVID-19 still an issue, adapting your food and drinks offerings to accommodate pickup and delivery can attract customers.

Outdoor Dining Bubbles: The Pros, Cons, and Costs

Before investing in outdoor bubbles for your restaurant, check out the pros, cons, and other considerations to know ahead of building your own bubbles.

Ghost Kitchens: Should You Open One for Your Restaurant?

Here’s a look at what ghost kitchens are and how they may (or may not) fit within your restaurant business.

How Restaurants Are Modernising Kitchens and Streamlining Orders

Find out how a customisable POS for restaurants streamlines operations, keeps your kitchen moving and makes the food ordering journey simple for customers.

How to Create a Coffee Shop Marketing Plan

Marketing is key to your coffee shop’s growth and success. Find out how to create a strong marketing plan for your coffee shop business with Square.

How Restaurants Are Adapting to the New Normal With Takeaway and Delivery

Restaurants are leveraging their supply chains by selling groceries to customers during the COVID-19 shutdown.

How to Manage Your Food and Beverage Business During COVID-19

COVID-19 has created many challenges for the food and beverage industry. We’ve compiled tips and industry resources to help you manage your business.

How to Shift Your Brick-and-Mortar Business to eCommerce

Learn more about how you can shift your brick and mortar business to online and possibly also expand your business.