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SpotOn, a leading restaurant technology company, today revealed the details of its “Built in the Bay” hospitality zone at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate —a Bay Area-forward activation bringing the spotlight to game-day menus created exclusively for Super Bowl weekend by some of the region’s most recognized independent restaurants.

SpotOn, a leading provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems, received significant accolades in the Summer 2024 Grid® Report for Restaurant POS.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, announced today that it has been added to the U.S. Foods CHECK Business Tools program. This program provides foodservice operators with a growing suite of technology solutions designed to drive traffic, simplify staffing, and modernize operations. The collaboration between U.S. Foods and SpotOn will empower US Foods customers with the point-of-sale, labor management, and other technology they need to succeed on their own terms.

The emergence of preset tip amounts and requests for tips in spaces outside the hospitality industry has some Americans feeling burnt out from the concept of tipping altogether. While industries asking for tips have expanded, a new survey shows that “Tipflation,” as it has been coined, is not padding the pockets of restaurant workers. Restaurant workers say that, in reality, the tips they expect and receive aren’t experiencing the notable fluctuations being touted in the press. Today, SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, revealed the results of a comprehensive study of tipped restaurant workers on tipping expectations, generational trends, and payment options. The report titled “Beyond Gratuity: Perspectives of Restaurant Staff on Tipping Practices” reveals that two-thirds of workers report their tips have stayed the same or decreased in the last twelve months, and more than half of tipped workers expect a modest 15% to 19% tip.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the Most Innovative Companies for 2024. SpotOn earned the standing of number 9 in the Dining category, which recognizes companies driving the restaurant industry forward through technology.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today announced the introduction of SpotOn Marketing Assist. Designed to streamline the restaurant marketing process, SpotOn Marketing Assist is the first product of its kind to empower restaurants to drive guest visits and boost sales while eliminating the time and resources needed for self-serve marketing tools.

As the restaurant industry grapples with sustained economic pressure and labor challenges, SpotOn, a leading restaurant software and payments provider, unveils its predictions for the restaurant industry and recommendations for independent operators to unlock profit in 2024. Navigating higher labor costs, elevated food/input costs, and stiff competition from tech-forward chain restaurants, independents will need to consider significant operational shifts to protect revenue and boost profit margins.

Doron Friedman is thrilled to announce Isla Vista’s own IV Bagel Café and IV Pizza Pub have earned prestigious recognition in Spoon University's Spoon Choice Awards. For the second time, IV Bagel Café earned a spot on The Best College Town Breakfast Spots list, while IV Pizza Pub received the title of The Best College Town Pizzerias in its first year in business.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today released the Restaurant Tech Assessment Checklist, a guide for restaurant owners and operators to evaluate their current technology and streamline their tech investments in 2024. Launched as part of the National Restaurant Association’s Tech Month, SpotOn’s Tech Checklist was designed to help operators assess the costs and effectiveness of their current technology stack, level-set their technology needs moving forward, and find the right technology partner for their business.

SpotOn (www.spoton.com), one of the leading software and payment companies in the U.S., today announced that it has reached a strategic agreement to sell its Sports & Entertainment business to Shift4, while retaining select assets to support the growth of its restaurant business. The move will streamline the SpotOn business, focusing resources on the restaurant industry. SpotOn Restaurant has delivered high double-digit growth year over year and has been rated the #1 restaurant point-of-sale by real users.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider for restaurants and small businesses, has been named the Preferred Technology Partner of the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), the state's leading advocate for the restaurant industry. The two organizations celebrated the partnership with a gathering at the annual Texas Restaurant Show in Houston, the annual restaurant and foodservice show and the largest of its kind in the Southwest. This collaboration between SpotOn and TRA aims to empower Texas restaurant operators with the technology needed to boost profit, streamline operations, and manage staff in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today announced Seat & Send, a first-of-its-kind feature for restaurants and their guests. After joining a restaurant's waitlist or reservation roster, Seat and Send allows guests to pre-order food or drinks that will be fired to the kitchen immediately after the guest is seated. The new advancement promises faster service, enhanced guest satisfaction, and improved operational efficiency for restaurants.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today unveiled the new SpotOn Restaurant, which combines the #1 rated restaurant point-of-sale software with a suite of proprietary, patent-pending hardware designed by SpotOn to flex to the unique needs of each restaurant. The new SpotOn Restaurant was built for efficiency, reliability, and ease of use, making it easier for restaurant staff to deliver a seamless experience for their guests.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, is providing restaurants with actionable next steps based on the National Restaurant Association’s annual State of the Restaurant Industry Report. As the Report’s presenting sponsor, SpotOn has outlined opportunities for restaurant operators to cut costs, carve out new revenue streams, and increase guest loyalty.

NCRLA recognizes SpotOn as a leading technology provider to offer solutions to North Carolina restaurateurs and hospitality operators looking to cut costs and carve out new revenue streams with the right technology

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, has named Bryan Solar as its new Chief Product Officer. Solar joins SpotOn from Block, where he was the General Manager for Square for Restaurants. He has also held leadership positions at Google, where he managed various SMB and restaurant-related projects. SpotOn’s Co-Founder and former Chief Product Officer, Doron Friedman, will take on the newly-created role of Chief Innovation Officer.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and small businesses, was named to Inc. Business Media’s inaugural Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting business owners and helping companies grow.

As restaurants gear up for the holidays, SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, is helping owners and operators maximize revenue and streamline operations for a memorable—and profitable—season. According to SpotOn’s State of Restaurant Tech Report, restaurant operators say that the holiday season accounts for up to 20% of their annual sales, with fine dining operators putting that figure at nearly half (49%). With a significant portion of annual revenue on the line, restaurants are turning to technology to drive operational efficiencies and expand revenue opportunities to make the holidays merry.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants and bars, today announced Experiences by SpotOn Reserve, a reservation and waitlist platform that allows restaurant operators to manage and merchandise their restaurant space to maximize revenue. As restaurants look for ways to diversify revenue streams, Experiences enables restaurants to host countless special events and experiences, including special menus, food and beverage tasting experiences, to-go meals, and private dining room bookings, streamlined within the SpotOn Reserve platform.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today announced SpotOn Teamwork, the industry’s most comprehensive labor management solution designed to save operators hours of administrative work each day. Teamwork integrates and streamlines the industry’s most comprehensive suite of tip distribution models, extensive employee scheduling capabilities, streamlined payroll options, and employee app access, all with a two-way sync to the point-of-sale.

SpotOn, the top-rated software and payments partner for restaurants, today announced the release of its State of Restaurant Tech Report, providing insights from independent restaurant operators on the rate of technology adoption, emerging challenges, and predictions for the year ahead.

Derek Griffith and Sam Hunt Racing announced today that SpotOn will sponsor Griffith’s No. 26 Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on Saturday, September 10. The start will mark the fourth of the season for the New Hampshire native in the Xfinity Series, all with Sam Hunt Racing.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, has been selected as the point-of-sale (POS) provider for concessions at 37 stadiums across the National Football League (NFL) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) including the homes of the Denver Broncos, the Louisiana State University Tigers, and the New York Giants and Jets. While the NFL is working to reach as many fans as possible through digital, SpotOn is helping stadium operators create an unforgettable, in-person experience that gives fans the power to order how they want, when they want. Trusted by 60% of major league sports teams, SpotOn is working alongside operators to upgrade their stadium technology, providing them with a powerful omnichannel platform designed for the future of the fan experience.

SpotOn, one of the fastest-growing software and payment companies, has been named the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) among competitors based on real user reviews. The Competitive Comparison Report is created by Capterra, a trusted online service that helps organizations find the right software solutions for their operations.

SpotOn,(www.spoton.com), one of the fastest-growing software and payment companies with comprehensive solutions for restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues, today released the findings of an internal study on the impact of inflation on restaurants across the country. This is the first time the company is releasing insights and analysis of data as an economic indicator. The high-level report shows notable increases on popular menu items and reveals unexpected trends like an increase in tips.

SpotOn (www.spoton.com), a leading software and payment company with comprehensive solutions for restaurants, retail businesses, and enterprise venues, today announced $300 million in Series F funding, raising its valuation to $3.6 billion. The company will use the funding to further develop technology products that enable businesses to meet the evolving needs of today's consumer. In the last year alone, tens of thousands of businesses have chosen to make SpotOn their technology partner, contributing to the tripling of SpotOn’s restaurant segment in that period.

SpotOn, one of the fastest-growing software and payment companies, has been recognized as a top performer in Customer Loyalty, Online Ordering, Bar POS, and Restaurant POS Software products by Capterra, a Gartner company and free online service that helps organizations find the right software solutions for their operations.

Committed to making dog owners’ lives easier and dogs everywhere happier, SpotOn, the world’s first GPS dog fence, is announcing the next generation of its product: SpotOn GPS Fence. Swapping the wires and base stations with GPS technology, SpotOn created the world’s first truly wireless fence, and with the launch of its latest innovative product, SpotOn is reinventing dog containment again by utilizing seven existing patents and introducing new features designed to expand access to more time outside for more dogs than ever before. Starting today, customers can visit www.spotonfence.com to order the system for $1,495.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, has become the technology partner for some of the country’s most exciting food halls, including Plant City Food Hall in Providence, POST Market in Houston, and Zeppelin Station in Denver, giving hall owners visibility into their overall operation while empowering individual operators to run and grow their business.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, today announced it is now serving more than half of all Major League Baseball (MLB) ballparks and is quickly gaining ground in the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) ballparks. As operators look to improve operations and the fan experience, they’re turning to SpotOn to adopt new stadium technology including contactless payments, self-service technology, and more. Since 2017, SpotOn has helped to bring a grand slam experience to crowds and operators and is pleased to welcome the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as MiLB Arkansas Travelers, Durham Bulls, and Sacramento River Cats, in the 2022 season.

There is a path to higher profits for restaurants, and the needle isn’t in a haystack, it’s in their tech stack. With the launch of “Points of Profit,” SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, is showing restaurant owners and operators how it is possible to get to double-digit profit margins. Backed by data, case studies, and insights from industry operators, the campaign is supported by Maximizing Profit Margins, a whitepaper that details the ways in which restaurant owners can consolidate their technology to win back profit points and an interactive profit margin calculator that helps restaurants quantify where money might be hiding in plain sight. SpotOn’s Points of Profit arrives as restaurants face record-high inflation, serving as a roadmap for operators to protect margins from rising costs and generate new revenue.

SpotOn, the leading software and payments provider, announced its #TipTheRealMVPs campaign ahead of Sunday’s game. In honor of the 56th game, SpotOn will add $5.60 to every order placed on Sunday, February 13 through SpotOn Order, the company’s commission-free online ordering platform. One order will be selected at random to receive a special $5,600 MVP-sized tip. The company serves tens of thousands of restaurants nationwide and is using this national moment to shine a light on the challenges faced by the restaurant industry and the role hospitality workers play in making “big moments” like Sunday possible.

SpotOn, the leading software and payments provider, announced today it will be the primary sponsor of Derek Griffith for his Super Late Model races in 2022. The agreement marks the second season that SpotOn, technology partner for Derek’s auto business and tens of thousands of other small businesses, will sponsor Derek Griffith behind the wheel. Derek’s #12 SpotOn Car will premiere at the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Friday, February 11, 2022, and will race seven times over the next nine nights to open the season.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, has been recognized as the preferred technology partner by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA). SpotOn will provide PRLA members with critical insights into the latest advances to help Pennsylvania restaurants, stadiums, event venues, universities, and more grow their businesses.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, today announced the addition of three new executives in the roles of Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief Revenue Officer. The appointments come on the heels of more than 100% year-over-year growth in 2021, two major acquisitions, $425 Million in new funding at a valuation of $3.15 Billion, and the addition of hundreds of new employees to support customer demand.

SpotOn, a leading software and payments provider, has introduced SpotOn Retail, a fully integrated omnichannel solution for retailers and service providers to serve customers in-store, online, and anywhere they need to be. The integrated business management solution includes a comprehensive in-store-and-online catalog, a point-of-sale, and an eCommerce site - all managed through one seamless, intuitive dashboard. SpotOn Retail arrives just as retail sales set a record in October to give small retailers a way to create new revenue streams and compete with big-box retailers.

SpotOn, the leading software and payments provider, announced it has acquired Dolce Software, a labor-management solution designed to help restaurants save time and money, ensure compliance and improve employee experience and retention.

SpotOn (www.spoton.com), one of the fastest-growing software and payments companies with comprehensive solutions for restaurants and retail businesses, today announced $300 million in Series E funding, raising its valuation to $3.15 billion. The funding will be used to acquire Appetize, a leading digital and mobile commerce platform for enterprise businesses, such as sports and entertainment venues, theme parks, zoos, college campuses, and more.

SpotOn, a leader in fully-integrated restaurant management systems, today announced a new integration with Order with Google to bring an even easier online ordering option to its restaurant clients. This integration enables customers to seamlessly order from SpotOn’s restaurant clients directly through Google Search and Maps, using SpotOn Order.

SpotOn, a leader in fully integrated restaurant management platforms, today introduces SpotOn Sidekick, a handheld solution designed specifically for food trucks, pop ups, cafes and other mobile food kitchens. Joining SpotOn Serve in the company’s suite of handheld restaurant technology, SpotOn Sidekick allows small-scale food businesses to take orders, process payments and print receipts from one intuitive handheld device. With this latest addition, SpotOn now offers the power and convenience of handheld technology to food businesses of all sizes, continuing its commitment to help small businesses compete and win.

SpotOn, a leader in fully-integrated restaurant management system and Point of Sale (POS), has partnered with Guy’s Restaurant Reboot, a primetime special that will inspire and empower the next generation of restaurant owners. As part of Guy’s Restaurant Reboot, SpotOn will make a $25,000 donation to the Help Rebuild Restaurants Grant and provide aspiring restaurateurs with free SpotOn Restaurant POS services for a full year.

SpotOn (www.spoton.com), one of the fastest-growing software and payments companies with comprehensive solutions for restaurants and retail businesses, today announced $125 million in Series D funding, increasing its valuation to $1.875 billion. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the world’s leading technology and software investors, with continued participation from current investors, including DST Global, 01 Advisors, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Franklin Templeton, as well as new investor Mubadala Investment Company.

SpotOn, a leader in fully-integrated restaurant management systems and small business technology, was announced today as the preferred technology partner of the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA). SpotOn will provide the GRA’s members with insight into the latest advances to help restaurants run more smoothly and grow more quickly.

SpotOn, a leader in fully-integrated restaurant management systems and small business technology, today announced a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist clients in accessing funds from the $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The partnership is the company’s latest in a series of efforts to help restaurants adapt to and rebound from the pandemic and is expected to help SpotOn clients with a faster and simpler application process.