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Elana Kroon

Elana Kroon

Elana Kroon used to work in restaurants before becoming a journalist and expert restaurant industry content creator at Eat App.

Management

10 Best Restaurant Waitlist Apps in 2026 (Free & Paid, Tested)

The best restaurant waitlist software for most venues in 2026 is Eat App, because it puts your waitlist, reservations, table management, and guest CRM in one system. Choose Yelp...

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21 October 2026

Operations

How to Franchise a Restaurant: A Practical Guide for Restaurant Owners

Most restaurant owners, at some point, have the thought: what if I opened a second location? And then a third? The math starts looking interesting. But then reality kicks in — you...

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9 October 2026

Management

What Is a Service Charge at a Restaurant? A 2026 guide for Owners

Six people, one long table, a $180 tab. The check lands and the total bill reads $212.40 before anyone has touched the tip line. Nobody is angry, exactly. They just can't tell...

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8 October 2026

Operations

The Most Effective Tip Jars: 100+ Clever Tip Jar Ideas That Actually Work

An empty tip jar at the end of a busy Friday stings. Your team hustled through the rush, customers smiled at the counter and the tip jar still holds the same three quarters it had...

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6 October 2026

Marketing

190 Catchy Restaurant Slogans and Ideas (Expert Tips Included)

Most restaurant slogans are forgettable. Walk down any busy street and you'll spot the same line on three different windows: good service, good times, good vibes. Nobody remembers...

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2 October 2026

Management

Restaurant Software in 2026: 14 Tools Reviewed

Ask ten operators what restaurant management software means, and you'll get ten answers. One is picturing the terminal by the host stand. Another, the spreadsheet they use for...

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21 September 2026

Management

What Does FOH Mean in a Restaurant? Understanding Front of House in Restaurants

Walk into any restaurant, and you’re already standing in the FOH. The short answer? FOH means front of house, every part of a restaurant guests can see, sit in, or complain about....

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30 August 2026

Management

OpenTable Competitors & Alternatives: 8 Best Restaurant Reservation Systems for 2026

The best OpenTable alternatives in 2026 are Eat App, Resy, Tock, Yelp Guest Manager and SevenRooms. Restaurants are switching because of per cover fees ($1–$1.50 on network...

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26 August 2026

News & Updates

Introducing the Eat App × Wddk Integration

Expanding your restaurant’s reach shouldn’t mean adding complexity to your operations. That’s why we’re excited to announce our integration with Wddk (ودّك), the largest Saudi...

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24 August 2026

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