Introducing: All-In-One Order & Pay Device: Purpose‑Built for Squirrel Cloud

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.

What Enterprise Restaurant Chains Expect From a POS in 2026 (And Why Some Systems Fall Short)

In 2026, enterprise restaurant chains no longer evaluate POS systems as transactional tools. POS is now core infrastructure—expected to support governance, scale, and consistent execution across increasingly complex organizations. Industry research reinforces this...

Inside Squirrel’s 2026 Innovation Launch: Cloud Upgrades, FOH Efficiency & Integrated Payments

As the Canadian hospitality industry steps into a new era of transformation, Squirrel Systems is proud to lead the way. Entering its 42nd year of empowering restaurants across the country, Squirrel is debuting its most ambitious wave of innovations yet — and there’s...

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

Founded and proudly headquartered in Canada, Squirrel marks 42 years of serving the nation’s restaurant industry. Today, it is trusted as the premier POS platform by leading brands such as Cactus Club Cafe, The Keg, Hy’s, Browns Socialhouse, White Spot, SIR Corp,...

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...
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...

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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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