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Local Support That Sticks Around: Why It Beats “Ticket Submitted” in 2025
National POS companies overnight hardware. Local support fixes the everyday stuff the same day — without the hold music, upsells, or “ticket submitted.” Meet the person who actually sticks around.
Loyalty Programs That Actually Pay Off – Without the Third-Party Fees
Most loyalty programs cost you money to give money away. Here’s how independent restaurants run gift cards and points in-house — keep 100 % of every dollar, drive 12–18 % more visits, and own the customer forever.
Phone Orders Still Drive 40% of Takeout — Here’s How to Stop Losing Money on Every Call
Phone takeout still drives 40 % of sales for most independents — but you’re losing minutes and money on every call. Here’s how caller ID, saved cards, and one-tap checkout turn your phone into the fastest, most profitable station in the building.
Dual Pricing: The Quiet Way to Keep More of What You Earn
Most restaurants quietly give away 3–4% of every sale to credit-card fees. Dual pricing (cash discounting) lets you post your menu price for cards and offer a lower cash price — completely legal, no caps, and guests actually like the choice. We’ll show you how we make it dead simple and fully compliant. Stop handing over money you already earned.
Online Ordering That Doesn’t Cost You 30%: The Independent Restaurant Playbook
Stop losing 30 % of every online order to DoorDash or clunky “direct” platforms. Here’s exactly how independent restaurants launch fast, beautiful online ordering on their own site — zero commission, full control, and delivery that still works.
How Restaurants Are Quietly Beating DoorDash & Uber Eats Fees in 2025
Tired of DoorDash & Uber Eats taking 30 % of every delivery order? Here’s exactly how independent restaurants are quietly cutting those fees in half—without killing volume—using menu tweaks, their own drivers, and smarter phone orders. Take back the profit you already earned.





