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Plain-English writing on allergens, payments, margins, and the tech that actually helps small restaurants.

28 April 2026 · 7 min read

ScanToOrder vs ScanOrderUK — pricing, hardware, and which to pick (2026)

ScanOrderUK sells QR ordering with hardware: terminals at £325 and printers at £150. Here's how it compares to ScanToOrder's free, hardware-free plan.

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28 April 2026 · 9 min read

ScanToOrder vs Yoello — pricing, features, and which to pick (2026)

Yoello is the best-known QR ordering name in the UK. ScanToOrder is the indie-friendly alternative. Here's a fact-led comparison so you can decide without booking three sales calls.

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28 April 2026 · 9 min read

Switching from a card machine to QR ordering — a UK guide

If you’ve been running on SumUp, Square Reader, iZettle, or Worldpay and you’re thinking about QR — here’s exactly what changes, and what doesn’t.

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27 April 2026 · 11 min read

Best QR ordering for UK restaurants in 2026

An honest comparison of the QR ordering platforms UK cafés and restaurants are actually choosing in 2026 — strengths, weaknesses, and which one fits which kind of business.

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26 April 2026 · 8 min read

Yoello pricing — what it actually costs (2026)

Yoello doesn't publish a price page. We worked out what UK restaurants typically pay using public quotes, customer reviews, and the FCA register.

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20 April 2026 · 7 min read

Natasha's Law, in plain English for restaurants

If you make food on your premises and pack it for the customer, the 14 allergens must be on the label. Here's what that means for your menu, your kitchen, and your defence if anything goes wrong.

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18 April 2026 · 6 min read

Why QR ordering lifts your average ticket by 15-25%

The data from chains, the reasons behind it, and what you can do in the first week to capture the effect at your restaurant.

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15 April 2026 · 5 min read

The real cost of a card machine vs Stripe for a small restaurant

Traditional terminals charge rent, processing, PCI fees, and lock you in. Stripe charges 1.5% + 20p. Here's the maths at different monthly volumes.

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