--- title: Eat App Blog - Management, Marketing, Operations and Industry Insights description: Eat App Blog - Your go-to source for the latest insights on management, marketing, operations and industry trends at restaurants. image: https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Product%20Suite%20Updated.webp --- [![Eat App Logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2023/Landing-page/eat-app-logo.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co) [Log in](https://admin.eatapp.co/sign_in) - Product Product Features - [![Online reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/bx_globe.svg) Online Reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-reservation-software) - [![Powered by AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Powered%20by%20AI.svg) AI Powered](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-restaurant-software) - [![Booking channels](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector.svg) Booking Channels](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/booking-channels) - 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a.. ![case-studies-icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/case-studies-icon.svg) ### [Providing guests with seamless online booking options](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/providing-guests-with-a-seamless-online-booking-option-and-improving-guest-loyalty) Our latest case study takes a look at not one but two exquisite... [Enterprise sales ![green-arrow](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/green-arrow.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/for-hospitality-groups) [Request demo ![green-arrow](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/green-arrow.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/cs/c/?cta_guid=68ca4857-91b1-4db2-824c-4376712a3271&signature=AAH58kEI6d6HW7QesiG7NRf_zGKfpw00dg&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.hubspot.com%2F&portal_id=3390327&pageId=134702448477&placement_guid=4061114a-c5d0-48e7-a157-a53b2b49732c&click=bdaa4274-956d-45f7-84e0-ee74382ad6de&redirect_url=APefjpHhhS1kTetesBqywNwoHrwbNq-GZOVIXw67IxzkRCvnoRl3bd7B1Qxpua2engDEnPHo4PggEFIL2UlBJ6aT2TsHwO-9Bxk6n8HujPjU2UG2YkaB0CdQOYISHC_ZDgMcLJafABw-_vEAhqZpFX8Wk11SlL41AEuAfrzIWNvuhdY0KgiYtzy2QHcwOaWsm5ArVWyEoChVD2FYdWQgq990hg_BIk9HYRMCzEzbSl-ko4AH7xwIw2JWN_ZMFCyn0WRUqxq4-p6XDZ4Ie-c73i1rfUEEqtIU7g&hsutk=f119a48eaaca834954aba37a26f03d71&canon=https%3A%2F%2Frestaurant.eatapp.co%2F&ts=1758189673927&__hstc=45788219.f119a48eaaca834954aba37a26f03d71.1758094528211.1758094528211.1758094528211.1) - [Pricing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/pricing) Pricing - [How it works?](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/demo) How it works? - Resources Resources Learn - [![Eat App Blog](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector%20(2).svg) Blogs](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog) - [![How to guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Group.svg) Guides & Tools](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/resources-and-guides) - [![Help center](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector%20(3).svg) Help Center](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge) - [![case-studies](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/case-studies.svg) Case Studies](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/case-studies) - [![Ai Prompt guide Brand icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Ai%20Prompt%20guide%20Brand%20icon.svg) AI Prompt Guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-restaurant-guides) - [![become a partner](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/icons/become%20a%20partner.svg) Become a partner](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/become-a-partner-eat-app) Featured blogs [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog) [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(16).png?width=200&name=image%20(16).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) ### [Introducing the Eat App × Supy Integration:...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) Restaurants collect valuable data every day from reservations and... 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AI prompt guides [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/resources-and-guides) ![TripAdvisor & More Bookings (1)-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png?width=1812&height=1072&name=TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png) ### [Customer Acquisition Strategy eBook](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/free-customer-acquisition-guide-for-restaurants) How to get more guests online and triple your restaurant revenue. ![Google Bookings (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png?width=1812&height=1072&name=Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png) ### [Set Up Google Reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-google-my-business-optimization-ebook) Receive bookings from millions of potential diners searching your restaurant on Google. Featured blogs [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog) [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(16).png?width=200&name=image%20(16).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) ### [Introducing the Eat App × Supy Integration:...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) Restaurants collect valuable data every day from reservations and... [![Best Restaurant Management Software](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/POS2-1.webp?width=200&name=POS2-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/ultimate-guide-to-restaurant-management-software) ### [Restaurant Software in 2026: 14 Tools...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/ultimate-guide-to-restaurant-management-software) Ask ten operators what restaurant management software means, and... [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(15).png?width=200&name=image%20(15).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-myautobot-voice-ai-integration) ### [Introducing the Eat App × MyAutobot Voice AI...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-myautobot-voice-ai-integration) Your restaurant phone handles much more than reservations. Guests... [![service charge](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(57)%20(1)-1.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20(57)%20(1)-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge) ### [What Is Service Charge? The 2026 Guide for...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge) Six people, one long table, a $180 tab. The check lands and the... Featured guides & tools [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/resources-and-guides) ![TripAdvisor & More Bookings (1)-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png?width=200&name=TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png) ### [Customer Acquisition Strategy eBook](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/free-customer-acquisition-guide-for-restaurants) How to get more guests online and triple your restaurant revenue. ![Google Bookings (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png?width=200&name=Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png) ### [Set Up Google Reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-google-my-business-optimization-ebook) Receive bookings from millions of potential diners searching your restaurant on Google. ![Instagram Bookings (1)-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Instagram%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png?width=200&name=Instagram%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png) ### Instagram Booking Widget Checklist Activate your “Book now” button and allows diners to book from your IG profile. ![Facebook Integration Rectangle (1)-1-png](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Integration%20Rectangle%20(1)-1-png.webp?width=200&name=Facebook%20Integration%20Rectangle%20(1)-1-png.webp) ### [Turn Your Social Media Followers Into Guests](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/turn-social-media-followers-into-customers) This eBook guides you through social media integrations and how you can convert... Featured help articles [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge) ![Eat App Overview](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Eat%20App%20Overview.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20App%20Overview.webp) ### [Eat App Overview](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/eat-app-overview) Overview of Eat App and our products ![Get Started](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Get%20Started.webp?width=200&name=Get%20Started.webp) ### [Getting Started](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/getting-started) How to set up your restaurant ![Featured Guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Featured%20Guides.webp?width=200&name=Featured%20Guides.webp) ### [Feature Guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/feature-guides) Detailed run-down of all our features ![FAQs](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/FAQs.webp?width=200&name=FAQs.webp) ### [FAQs](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/faqs) We answer your burning questions Featured case studies [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/case-studies) ![Image uploaded from iOS-8-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20uploaded%20from%20iOS-8-1.webp?width=200&name=Image%20uploaded%20from%20iOS-8-1.webp) ### [Case Study: Moving from Pen and Paper..](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/moving-pen-paper-to-reservation-software) Our latest case study takes a look at Bombay Bungalow - a newly re-branded... ![la-perle--jpeg](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/la-perle--jpeg.jpeg?width=200&name=la-perle--jpeg.jpeg) ### [Case Study: Providing guests with..](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/providing-guests-with-a-seamless-online-booking-option-and-improving-guest-loyalty) Our latest case study takes a look at not one but two exquisite restaurants.. ![Ula\_hero\_small-scaled](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ula_hero_small-scaled.webp?width=200&name=Ula_hero_small-scaled.webp) ### [Case Study: Putting Your Staff First](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/case-study-putting-your-staff-first) Our latest case study takes a look at Dubai's most awarded F&B group, Solutions.. ![download (1)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(1).webp?width=200&name=download%20(1).webp) ### [Case Study: Managing Large Restaurant Venues](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/case-study-managing-a-large-restaurant-venue) Our latest case study takes a look at La Cuadra de Salvador, an exclusive..   Featured AI prompt guides [View all](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-restaurant-guides) ![Eat (34) (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(34)%20(1)-2.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20(34)%20(1)-2.webp) ### [Simplify your Restaurant Operations with AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/free-ai-operations-guide) Say hello to time spent driving revenue, improving operations.. ![Eat (18) (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(18)%20(1)-2.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20(18)%20(1)-2.webp) ### [Create Responses to Guest Feedback](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-guestfeedback-guide) Respond thoughtfully to reviews to show appreciation, address concerns.. ![Fine-Dining-Restaurant-Menu-Design-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Fine-Dining-Restaurant-Menu-Design-1.png?width=200&name=Fine-Dining-Restaurant-Menu-Design-1.png) ### [Create the Ultimate Restaurant Menu with AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-menu-guide) Design a menu that’s not only visually appealing but also tailored to your.. 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After testing and comparing... [Read article](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems) 12 February 2026 [Operations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/operations) ### [How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage for Your Restaurant](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/how-to-calculate-restaurant-food-cost) [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Free%20Food%20Cost%20Calculator.png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/how-to-calculate-restaurant-food-cost) [Read article](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/how-to-calculate-restaurant-food-cost) 5 October 2025 [Marketing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/marketing) ### [36 Marketing Campaigns to Promote your Restaurant](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/restaurant-marketing-strategies) [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-02-26%20at%204.41.22%20PM.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/restaurant-marketing-strategies) [Read article](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/restaurant-marketing-strategies) 10 October 2025 [Operations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/operations) ### [How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan in 2026 (Step by Step Guide with Templates and AI Prompt)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/restaurant-business-plan) [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/eatapp-2024/images/blog/comrpess-images/Business-Meeting-in-Restaurant.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/restaurant-business-plan) [Read article](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/restaurant-business-plan) 9 March 2025 ## Recent blogs Category All - Category - All - Management - Marketing - Increase Reservations - Operations - Increase Revenue - News & Updates - Guest Experience - Industry Insights - Case Studies - News - Restaurant Automation - Table Management ![search-icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/eatapp-2024/images/blog/search-icon.svg) [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(16).png?width=270&height=150&name=image%20(16).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) [News & Updates](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/news-updates) ### [Introducing the Eat App × Supy Integration: Smarter Restaurant Decisions with AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) Restaurants collect valuable data every day from reservations and guest feedback to inventory, procurement and recipe costs. But when that data lives in separate systems,... [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-supy-integration-smarter-restaurant-decisions-with-ai) 22 September 2026 [![Best Restaurant Management Software](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/POS2-1.webp?width=270&height=150&name=POS2-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/ultimate-guide-to-restaurant-management-software) [Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/management) ### [Restaurant Software in 2026: 14 Tools Reviewed](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/ultimate-guide-to-restaurant-management-software) 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... [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/ultimate-guide-to-restaurant-management-software) 21 September 2026 [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(15).png?width=270&height=150&name=image%20(15).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-myautobot-voice-ai-integration) [News & Updates](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/news-updates) ### [Introducing the Eat App × MyAutobot Voice AI Integration](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-myautobot-voice-ai-integration) Your restaurant phone handles much more than reservations. Guests call to ask about opening hours, dietary requirements, private dining, celebrations, and much more. During busy... [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-myautobot-voice-ai-integration) 18 September 2026 [![service charge](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(57)%20(1)-1.webp?width=270&height=150&name=Eat%20(57)%20(1)-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge) [Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/management) ### [What Is Service Charge? The 2026 Guide for Restaurant Owners](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge) Six people, one long table, a $180 tab. The check lands and the total bill says $216 before anyone has touched the tip line. Nobody is angry, exactly. They're just confused about... [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge) 8 September 2026 [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(14).png?width=270&height=150&name=image%20(14).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-mews-integration) [News & Updates](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/news-updates) ### [Introducing the Eat App × Mews Integration](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-mews-integration) Hotels are increasingly looking for technology that connects the guest experience across every part of the property. That’s why we’re excited to announce our integration with Mews [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-mews-integration) 2 September 2026 [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image%20(12).png?width=270&height=150&name=image%20(12).png)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-maya-integration-phillipines) [News & Updates](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/news-updates) ### [Introducing the Eat App × Maya Integration](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-maya-integration-phillipines) Restaurants in the Philippines need payment solutions that are familiar to their guests and built for the local market. That's why we're excited to announce our integration with... [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/eat-app-maya-integration-phillipines) 2 September 2026 [![Front of House (FOH) in restaurants](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(69)%20(1).webp?width=270&height=150&name=Eat%20(69)%20(1).webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-does-foh-mean) [Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/management) ### [What Does FOH Mean in a Restaurant? Understanding Front of House in Restaurants](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-does-foh-mean) 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.... [Learn more](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-does-foh-mean) 30 August 2026 [![Eat App](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Feature%20Image-1.webp?width=270&height=150&name=Eat%20App%20Feature%20Image-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/opentable-alternatives) [Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/management) ### [OpenTable Competitors & Alternatives: 8 Best Restaurant Reservation Systems for 2026](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/opentable-alternatives) 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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