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Keep a pulse on the latest trends and insights across the restaurant industry. Learn about what savvy restaurant operators are adopting daily with the Eat App team.

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Resy vs Eat App: The Complete Restaurant Reservation System Comparison [2026]

The restaurant reservation software landscape looks very different in 2026 than it did even a year ago.American Express merged Tock into Resy in February 2026 creating a combined...

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16 April 2026

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TouchBistro Alternative: Why You Don't Need to Pay $229/Month for Restaurant Reservations

TouchBistro has earned a strong reputation as a restaurant-specific POS system. The iPad-based platform handles menus, orders, payments, floor plans and staff management and it...

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14 April 2026

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Wisely Alternative: Powerful Guest Management Without the Enterprise Lock-In

You've probably heard the pitch: Wisely, now powered by Olo brings together reservations, waitlists, CRM, sentiment analysis and marketing automation into one enterprise-grade...

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9 April 2026

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15 Restaurant Sustainability Practices for a Greener Future

Here’s a number that should bother you: the food industry is responsible for about 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Restaurants aren’t the whole problem, but they’re a...

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1 April 2026

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Young Restaurateur Business Failure: Why New Restaurants Fail in the First Year

You've heard it before: nine out of ten restaurants fail in their first year. It's repeated at dinner parties, cited in business schools, and whispered as a warning to anyone...

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17 December 2025

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The Toughest Restaurant Reservations and How to Get into the Hottest Restaurants.

Securing a table at the most sought-after restaurants can feel like an Olympic event. With limited seating, global acclaim and buzzy word-of-mouth, these establishments often have...

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5 November 2025

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How to Open and Run a Pizzeria?

Opening a pizza business can be a rewarding venture for aspiring restaurateurs. Pizza is one of the world’s most popular foods, 93% of Americans eat pizza at least once a month,...

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5 November 2025

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The Best Toast Tables Alternatives and Competitors 2026

If you’re searching for Toast Tables alternatives you’re likely looking for a restaurant reservation and table management software with better features, pricing or integrations....

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17 June 2025

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Top Business Tools in the Hospitality Industry: 25 Trends for 2026

Over the years, I’ve spoken with many hospitality professionals who agree: a hotel is more than just a place to stay. It’s a brand, an experience, and a haven that evokes emotions...

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20 April 2025

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