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...
Customer Spotlight: Hard Bean Brunch Co.

Customer Spotlight: Hard Bean Brunch Co.

Welcome back to our Q&A blog series, where we dive into real-world stories of full-service restaurants finding success with Squirrel POS. We were excited to have Heather Rhodes, CEO and Co-Owner of Hard Bean Brunch Co. Restaurant, join us to share her experience...

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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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