Industry TrendsLoyalty features in your POS, how to use them to bring customers back
Most Australian POS systems include loyalty tools, and most venues never switch them on. A plain guide to what they do and how to run one well.
GuidesHow much should a POS system cost an Australian cafe?
What a POS really costs in 2026, software, hardware, transaction fees and the hidden extras, plus how to work out your true cost.
PaymentsCard payment fees explained, a plain guide for Australian venues
What card fees actually cost, how they work, and how to pay less, especially with surcharging banned from October 2026.
ComparisonFoodhub vs Square: which costs a busy venue less?
Square is brilliant when you start out, but its flat percentage climbs with every sale. We run the real numbers on $1M of turnover to find the crossover point.
Industry TrendsThe changing Australian diner, what the latest numbers mean for your venue
Australians are dining out less often but spending more when they do. What the shift means for your venue and how to respond.
Industry TrendsLoyalty features in your POS, a practical guide for Australian venues
Most point of sale systems include loyalty tools that sit unused. What they do, the real benefits, and how to set one up customers will actually use.
RegulationThe card surcharge ban explained, a plain guide for Australian venues
From 1 October 2026 you cannot surcharge card payments. What is changing, what it means for your margin, and the practical steps to take before the deadline.
RegulationSurcharge ban 2026: the hidden winners and losers
The same rule that costs one venue thousands hands another an advantage. What separates them, and which side you can choose to be on.
RegulationNSW food waste separation laws 2026, what every venue needs to know
From 1 July 2026, NSW venues must separate food organics or face fines up to $500,000. Here are the compliance dates, penalties and exactly what to do.
TechnologyFoodhub expands Australian market, 30,000 new venues targeted in 2026
The global food ordering platform is doubling down on the Australian hospitality market with a major expansion push targeting independent operators.
EconomyRBA rate decision, what it means for hospitality venues carrying debt
The May rate decision has direct implications for venue operators with business loans and equipment finance. Here is the breakdown.
SupplyFresh produce prices in 2026, what's driving cost increases for Australian restaurants
A combination of weather events and transport costs has pushed wholesale produce prices up 12 percent year-on-year. Here is what venues can do.
ComparisonFoodhub vs Lightspeed: flat fee versus plans and modules
Lightspeed is a strong platform, but the modules stack up. We compare the full cost against Foodhub's flat fee for a busy venue doing real volume.
WorkforceHospitality staff shortages, the tools helping venues do more with less in 2026
Self-order kiosks and AI scheduling are moving from luxury to necessity as labour costs remain elevated across the sector.
Industry TrendsAI answering machines in Australian hospitality. Why venues are adopting them faster than expected.
Missed calls are costing venues bookings every service. Here is what the technology does, which venues benefit most, and what to look for before choosing a platform.
BrisbaneBrisbane café scene 2026, growth, rising costs and what's changing
Brisbane's hospitality market is growing faster than any other Australian capital. Growth brings opportunity and new cost pressures in equal measure.
SydneySydney hospitality costs 2026, how operators are staying profitable
Sydney venues face elevated rent, labour costs and food inflation. Here is what the profitable operators are doing differently.
Industry TrendsStaff shortages in hospitality 2026, what operators are doing differently
The structural shortage of experienced hospitality staff is not resolving. Here is what the operators managing it best are doing.
ComparisonFoodhub vs Toast: another overseas POS, but is it cheaper?
Toast has landed in Australia. We compare it against Foodhub on total cost for a high turnover venue, including the payments lock in and multi year contract.
Industry TrendsThe rise of zero-commission ordering in Australian restaurants
Platform commissions of 15 to 30 percent are no longer sustainable. Here is how Australian venues are making the switch to direct ordering.
Industry TrendsAI in hospitality 2026, what's actually working and what's overhyped
Which AI tools are delivering real ROI for Australian cafés and restaurants in 2026, and which ones to avoid.
IndustryMelbourne pub closures accelerate, what's behind the trend and how to protect your margins
A record number of Melbourne pubs have closed in the first quarter of 2026. Rising costs and delivery platform commissions are the primary drivers.
TechnologySquare fee increase hits Australian cafés, what are the alternatives?
Square's revised transaction fee structure is pushing more Australian café operators to evaluate alternatives. We compare the options.