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Do More with Your POS Without Leaving the Floor
At Squirrel Systems, we understand that running a restaurant is a dynamic and fast-paced endeavor. That's why our Squirrel 11 product is designed to help you manage your operations seamlessly, without ever having to leave the floor. This week, we're spotlighting some...
Why Cloud POS Is Becoming Essential in Hospitality Operations
In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape, technology has moved from the back office to center stage. Today, the point-of-sale (POS) system isn’t just a tool for transactions—it's a core driver of operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and business growth. And...
How to Keep Patio Profits Flowing All Season Long
The umbrellas are up, the patio lights are glowing, and the tables are full—patio season has officially arrived. But after the initial rush of sunny-day diners, many restaurants face a mid-season slowdown. The key to keeping your patio profitable all summer long?...
Top Takeaways from the National Restaurant Association Show: What We Learned About the Future of Restaurants
The National Restaurant Association Show is always a highlight of the year for anyone in foodservice — and the 2025 edition made one thing clear: restaurants are embracing change like never before. From how guests engage to how teams work behind the scenes, innovation...
Squirrel Systems Showcases Newest Cloud POS Technology at National Restaurant Show 2025
Squirrel enters its 41st year of powering the restaurant industry. At the National Restaurants Show 2025 (May 17 – 20th at McCormick Place, Chicago), Squirrel is excited to showcase the latest innovations in hospitality technology. Trusted by some of North America’s...
Squirrel Cloud Enterprise: A Scalable POS Solution for Multi-Location Restaurants
In today’s hospitality landscape, restaurants face a unique challenge: balancing centralized control with the need for location-level flexibility. That’s where Squirrel Cloud Enterprise steps in—a modern, cloud-based POS platform purpose-built for multi-location brands.
Customer Spotlight: Smitty’s Canada
Smitty’s Canada Launches Enterprise Multi-location Management "Welcome to Smitty’s, a cherished Canadian dining destination that has been serving up delicious meals and warm hospitality since 1960. With over 60 years of experience, we have grown from a single...
How Restaurants Can Use Technology to Get Ready for Patio Season
As the weather warms and days grow longer, diners start looking for one thing—patio season. For restaurants, this seasonal shift brings opportunity, but also challenges. Managing an influx of guests outdoors, optimizing service flow, and maintaining high standards...
From Kitchen Table to Culinary Empire: The Impact of Mothers on Restaurateurs
Behind every great restaurateur, there’s often a mother who helped spark the dream. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, it’s a chance to honor the women who laid the foundation for countless culinary careers—not just through recipes and home-cooked meals, but through their...
Untapped Areas of Profitability in a Full-Service Restaurant
Running a successful full-service restaurant isn’t just about serving great food—it’s about maximizing profitability in ways that go beyond the standard revenue streams. While menu pricing and food costs are critical factors, there are often overlooked opportunities...
Maximizing Full-Service Restaurant Efficiency: How QSR Automations and Squirrel Systems Work Together
In full-service restaurants, operational efficiency and accuracy are crucial to delivering a seamless dining experience. The integration of QSR Automations with Squirrel Systems provides restaurant operators with a powerful tool to enhance kitchen workflows, reduce...
Squirrel Systems Celebrates the Canadian Restaurant industry at Restaurants Canada 2025
Founded and proudly headquartered in Canada, Squirrel enters its 41st year of empowering the Canadian restaurant industry. At the Restaurants Canada Show 2025 (April 7–9 at Enercare Centre, Toronto), Squirrel is excited to showcase the latest innovations in...