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...
How to Get and Manage Guest Feedback

How to Get and Manage Guest Feedback

Acquiring and managing guest feedback is crucial for restaurants to understand customer satisfaction, identify areas for improvement, and maintain a positive reputation. Here are some suggestions for restaurants to effectively acquire and manage guest feedback: ###...

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Haven Kitchen + Bar Spotlight

Haven Kitchen + Bar Spotlight

How Haven Found Success with Squirrel POS Welcome to our new Q&A Spotlight series, where we dive into real-world stories of full-service restaurants finding success with Squirrel POS. We were excited to have Hayley Ruscheinski, the owner-operator of Haven Kitchen...

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Do Guests Want a New Way to Order?

Do Guests Want a New Way to Order?

PART 1: CONVERSATIONAL ORDERING, WHAT IS IT & DOES IT HAVE A PLACE IN TABLE SERVICE? "Conversational ordering" in the hospitality business refers to a specific approach to taking food and beverage orders from customers more conversationally and engagingly. It has...

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Innovations In Table Service

Innovations In Table Service

Table service restaurants have been a cornerstone of the dining experience for many years. These establishments offer a higher level of service, often featuring waitstaff who take orders, serve food and drinks, and attend to the needs of guests. While the basic...

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Top Squirrel 11 Features You Should be Using Today

From small independent restaurants to hotel & resort properties, thousands of sites are running or upgrading to Squirrel 11 - our most modern and powerful flag ship point of sale. Squirrel 11 offers you the best opportunity to: Enhance the Guest Experience Elevate...

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