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...

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...
Squirrel POS Online Training & LMS Learning

Squirrel POS Online Training & LMS Learning

The Squirrel POS Online Training & Learning platform (LMS) provides Squirrel customers with a self-paced and comprehensive solution for every member of your staff. With a variety of media and content, this training and learning platform is a fantastic companion to the...

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Webinar: A guide to off-premise dining.

Webinar: A guide to off-premise dining.

In this webinar, recorded Oct. 27, 2020, Patrick Paris and Damien Graham from Squirrel Systems look at the various core capabilities required to create a Digital Guest Experience that is as engaging and frictionless as your on-premise dining. Focusing on three steps,...

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Omnichannel Marketing Strategy for Restaurants

Omnichannel Marketing Strategy for Restaurants

Omnichannel marketing is a strategy for restaurants that can drive greater customer loyalty, brand awareness, and repeat visits from guests. Omnichannel marketing is a common strategy in many industries, including retail, entertainment, and eCommerce. The restaurant...

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Campus POS Requirements

Campus POS Requirements

The Key Elements of a Campus POS Ensuring success when choosing a Campus POS solution has a number of important factors. Large educational institutions are in many ways similar to large hospitality organizations such as resorts or destination hotels. A University may...

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Your POS is a Foundation for Growth

Your POS is a Foundation for Growth

As restaurants & hotels navigate the current turbulence, it makes sense to look at the technology foundations the restaurant POS possesses and determine if it is positioned to help the business grow. Regardless of the particulars associated with the business...

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