{"id":15012,"date":"2026-01-09T15:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T22:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/?p=15012"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T22:22:28","slug":"restaurant-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/blog\/restaurant-software\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Restaurant Software Stack for Small Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to 7shifts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7shifts.com\/restaurant-digital-prep-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30% of restaurants<\/a> use software in their day-to-day operations \u2014 but their \u201capps don\u2019t talk to each other.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, at first glance, having restaurant software that \u201cdoesn\u2019t talk\u201d might not seem like a huge deal. Who cares if you have to use multiple apps to achieve the same results, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not quite.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why small teams need a connected restaurant software stack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that restaurants work best when they\u2019re fast, efficient, and optimized, operating like a well-oiled machine. But when you run disconnected restaurant software, it prevents your business from reaching that gold standard in seamless operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disjointed restaurant software can create a ton of problems for you, your staff, and your business\u2019s bottom line, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stock or inventory miscalculations, especially if different people use different counting methods&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability inconsistencies between book-offs in your scheduling software and email or text requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting errors between the software your staff use to clock in, and the software you use for payroll&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra time and labor costs while training staff on multiple different software platforms and\/or apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, a restaurant software stack that stays connected and works together isn\u2019t just a nice-to-have for owners and operators who enjoy tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a must-have for restaurants that want a seamless, unified experience from front- to back-of-house and everywhere in between, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/blog\/restaurant-technology-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">especially in the long term<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Check out where we expect restaurant software and tech to go this year in our \u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/blog\/restaurant-technology-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>5 Biggest Restaurant Technology Trends for 2026<\/em><\/a><em>\u201d blog!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box  \"  style='background-color: #fff8f1;'>\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_title\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#000000;'\t\t\t>Looking to add a loyalty program to your restaurant software stack? See how Craver can help.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Form\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgb(217,58,1), rgb(239,100,16));\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#ffffff;'\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBook A Demo\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The core elements of a modern restaurant software stack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Restaurant Software Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>POS &amp; Payments<\/td><td>This restaurant software is the backbone of your operations.&nbsp;It helps you track all the important money stuff (like sales) while also integrating with other essential restaurant software (like kitchen display systems and ordering\/loyalty) for a seamless start-to-finish ordering experience.&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/squareup.com\/us\/en?country_redirection=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Square<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kitchen Display System (KDS)<\/td><td>A connected KDS is a key restaurant software for syncing your front- and back-of-house operations.&nbsp;A KDS connected with your POS and ordering\/loyalty software creates a streamlined experience from app to counter to kitchen \u2014 no need for paper tickets, manual entry, or extra touchscreens.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fresh.technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fresh KDS<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ordering &amp; Loyalty<\/td><td>If you want to boost customer experience, then ordering and loyalty restaurant software is a must.&nbsp;A mobile app that syncs with your POS and KDS offers real-time customer updates and speeds up order flow, while built-in loyalty and push notifications turn one-time guests into regulars.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craver<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Team Management<\/td><td>Another vital restaurant software is something for team management.&nbsp;This can help simplify tasks like scheduling while giving your employees an easier way to track hours and tips. It can also make payroll way easier if it\u2019s connected to your accounting software!<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7shifts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7shifts<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accounting &amp; Inventory<\/td><td>Restaurant software for accounting and inventory is the final piece to your stack.Accounting and inventory software that connects to your POS system makes for easy bookkeeping and inventory tracking, while KDS integrations can help with expenses and food cost visibility.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QuickBooks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Take your restaurant software to the next level with our \u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/blog\/restaurant-technology-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Guide to Finding the Perfect Restaurant Technology Partnership<\/em><\/a><em>\u201d blog!\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box  \"  style='background-color: #fff8f1;'>\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_title\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#000000;'\t\t\t>See how Craver\u2019s online ordering and loyalty capabilities can fit into your restaurant software stack.<\/div>\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Form\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgb(217,58,1), rgb(239,100,16));\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#ffffff;'\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tBook A Demo\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 tips for a stress-free restaurant software stack&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 \u2014 Don\u2019t try to change everything at once<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re moving away from older software (or even paper systems) toward a more connected restaurant software stack, don\u2019t try to change everything about your restaurant software at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll feel stressed trying to switch everything over, your team will feel stressed learning a million new things at once, and any issues that pop up will be hard to solve because you won\u2019t know which new thing is causing the problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take things one step\u2014 and one new restaurant software \u2014 at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2014 Choose software with reliable support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading your restaurant software is always exciting, but what happens if things stop working? Or if setup isn\u2019t going according to plan? What about if an integration isn\u2019t <em>integrating<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Issues like these are why you should pick restaurant software with strong customer service options. Before signing up for any new software, check out your support options, test the chatbots, or even call customer service and see how it goes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to make sure you can actually get help when you need it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2014 Designate a tech-savvy \u201cchampion&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone on your team should know a bit about your new restaurant software \u2014 like what it does and how to use it \u2014 but not everyone will have the time to learn everything about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to designate a \u201cchampion\u201d for new restaurant software. This person will essentially \u201cown\u201d the software process, from learning all the nitty-gritty details to teaching the rest of the team how to use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One point of expertise can streamline the entire restaurant software experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating the right restaurant software stack for your business isn\u2019t about having as many apps as you can or buying the fanciest tech on the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about choosing restaurant software that works together to do more for your business in the day-to-day, whether that\u2019s streamlining scheduling and ordering or improving accuracy with your inventory and bookkeeping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, you can choose whatever restaurant software you want!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure it works with each other \u2014 <em>and <\/em>it works for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-form \"  style='--columns-ratio: 50%;'>\n\n\t\t<a id=\"Form\"><\/a>\n\t\n\t    \n    <div class=\"m-form__container container\" style=\"\">\n\n        <div class=\"l-form l-form-v3 order-default\">\n\n            <div class=\"l-form__col l-form__form\">\n\t\t        \t<div class=\"c-heading -h2 \">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-heading__title\">Book A Craver Demo<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"c-form\">\n\t\t<div class=\"c-form__embed\">\n\t\t\t                <div id=\"hubspot-form-1\" class=\"c-contact hubspot-form\">\n                    <script>\n                        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n                            if (typeof hbspt !== 'undefined' && hbspt.forms) {\n\n                                hbspt.forms.create({\n                                    portalId: \"4732366\", \/\/ this is your portal id\n                                    formId: \"fd0e6419-8a8e-4d8f-bd57-fe11f6e0e218\", \/\/ this is the form id\n                                    target: \"#hubspot-form-1\",\n                                    css: \"\",\n                                    cssClass: \"single-resources-form\",\n                                });\n\n                            } else {\n                                console.error(\"HubSpot script not loaded.\");\n                            }\n                        });\n                    <\/script>\n                    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.revenuehero.io\/scheduler.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n        <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n          window.hero = new RevenueHero({ routerId: '3327' })\r\n          hero.schedule('hsForm_fd0e6419-8a8e-4d8f-bd57-fe11f6e0e218')\r\n        <\/script>                <\/div>\n                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to 7shifts, 30% of restaurants use software in their day-to-day operations \u2014 but their \u201capps don\u2019t talk to each other.\u201d&nbsp; Now, at first glance, having restaurant software that \u201cdoesn\u2019t talk\u201d might not seem like a huge deal. 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