The Avocado
Browse the archive of practical guidance for restaurants and food trucks.
Disclosure: Avocado provides point-of-sale, online-ordering, and delivery-management tools for restaurants. This guide is designed to help operators compare delivery models based on their economics and operational needs. Marketplace prices cited below were checked on July 28, 2026 and may change by plan, market, or contract.
Disclosure: Avocado builds point-of-sale and kitchen display tools for food trucks and restaurants. This guide explains when a KDS is useful, when a printer may be enough, and what to evaluate before choosing either option.
Disclosure: Avocado builds point-of-sale and online-ordering tools for food trucks and restaurants. This guide explains the operational decisions behind a successful online-ordering setup, whether you use Avocado or another provider.
I'm going to say something a lot of people are scared to say: Facebook ads are mostly a waste of money for restaurants.
If I had to pick one thing that drove more new customers to my restaurant than anything else, it would be Google reviews. Not Instagram. Not ads. Not any growth hack. Just a lot of people leaving honest reviews on Google.
When I was running my restaurant, we had a saying: grand opening every month.
A new national survey from Reputation.com reveals just how much dining in America is being reshaped by artificial intelligence and shifting economics. Guests are choosing where to eat in new ways, spending differently, and expecting experiences that feel both efficient and personal. For restaurants, that means every interaction—from discovery to checkout—now carries higher stakes.
Good news for California restaurant owners: Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on October 9, 2025 (effective 2026) aimed at speeding up local permit approvals for restaurant buildouts and remodels. The goal is simple — reduce costly delays and simplify the maze of local regulations that slow down openings and renovations.
Starting November 1, 2025, Oklahoma food truck vendors will see a major change in how they operate across the state. The Food Truck Freedom Act now allows vendors to operate anywhere in Oklahoma with a single state food establishment license, while still following local rules.
Who must comply, who’s exempt, and why small operators should still pay attention.
