Squirrel Unveils Next‑Gen Innovations for Canadian Hospitality at RC Show 2026

Founded and proudly headquartered in Canada, Squirrel enters its 42nd year of empowering the Canadian restaurant industry. At the Restaurants Canada Show 2026 (March 8–10 at The International Centre, Mississauga), Squirrel is excited to showcase the latest innovations...

Why Restaurants Choose Squirrel: The Homegrown Leader Powering Hospitality Excellence

In a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, Canadian restaurant operators need technology partners who understand their challenges, speak their language, and evolve with their business. For more than four decades, Squirrel Systems has been that partner—not just as a...

New Year, New Opportunities: Why Now Is the Time to Upgrade Your Technology Stack

The new year is always a natural reset point—an opportunity for restaurants and retailers to tighten security, modernize operations, and set the stage for stronger performance. But 2026 brings an especially urgent reason to evaluate your technology: major Microsoft...

Top POS Features for 2026: What Modern Operators Expect From a Cloud‑First Restaurant Platform

Restaurant operators in 2026 are navigating margin pressure, shifting guest expectations, and increasingly complex front‑ and back‑of‑house operations. Industry research shows that the most successful restaurants are leaning heavily on cloud‑based, integrated POS...

Unlocking Restaurant Performance with Squirrel Cloud POS Reporting

Running a restaurant today means juggling staffing, profitability, and guest satisfaction— in real-time. That’s why Squirrel Cloud POS goes beyond basic point-of-sale functions to deliver powerful, restaurant-focused reporting designed for managers, GMs, and...
Are Robotics Really Coming to Hospitality?

Are Robotics Really Coming to Hospitality?

Robotics in the restaurant industry is no longer the stuff of science fiction. From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. This blog post will explore the current state of robotics in restaurants,...

read more
Customer Spotlight: My Greek Taverna

Customer Spotlight: My Greek Taverna

HOW A LOCAL FAVORITE AND AWARD-WINNING GREEK RESTAURANT IS THRIVING WITH SQUIRREL CLOUD POS Welcome to our Q&A Spotlight series, where we dive into real-world stories of full-service restaurants finding success with Squirrel POS. We are excited to have Gina, the...

read more
10 Ways to Make Your Server’s Life Easier

10 Ways to Make Your Server’s Life Easier

A modern restaurant point of sale (POS) system can significantly improve the efficiency and workflow of a restaurant server, making their daily tasks much easier and more manageable. Here are some of the ways that a modern POS system can help: Streamlined Order Taking...

read more