https://getkitch.app/blog Guides, playbooks, and product updates for independent restaurants. en Thu, 28 May 2026 03:28:44 GMT https://getkitch.app/updates#2026-05-22-kitch-qr https://getkitch.app/updates#2026-05-22-kitch-qr Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Generate print-ready QR codes for every table, label them, bulk-export your whole floor, and track scans — included with Kitch OS or standalone. https://getkitch.app/blog/live-menu-page-vs-pdf https://getkitch.app/blog/live-menu-page-vs-pdf Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PDFs are invisible to Google and AI search and go stale instantly. Here's why a live, structured menu page wins on discovery, speed, and trust. https://getkitch.app/blog/qr-code-menus-for-restaurants-complete-guide https://getkitch.app/blog/qr-code-menus-for-restaurants-complete-guide Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT How restaurant QR code menus work, static vs dynamic codes, how to make print-ready table QR codes, and the mistakes that send guests to a dead link. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-update-your-restaurant-menu-instantly https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-update-your-restaurant-menu-instantly Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The fastest way to change prices, mark items 86'd, and update your online menu in seconds — by message, with no website login or developer. https://getkitch.app/blog/static-vs-dynamic-qr-codes-restaurants https://getkitch.app/blog/static-vs-dynamic-qr-codes-restaurants Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Static QR codes can't be changed; dynamic ones can. For restaurant menus, dynamic almost always wins. Here's the difference, with cost and reprinting in mind. https://getkitch.app/updates#2026-05-18-instant-publishing https://getkitch.app/updates#2026-05-18-instant-publishing Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Edits to your menu, hours, and promos go live the moment you make them — no separate publish step. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-make-a-digital-menu-for-your-restaurant https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-make-a-digital-menu-for-your-restaurant Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A step-by-step guide to creating a digital restaurant menu that's fast, mobile-friendly, and findable by Google and AI search — plus the trade-offs of each option. https://getkitch.app/blog/restaurant-website-vs-live-page https://getkitch.app/blog/restaurant-website-vs-live-page Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A full restaurant website is often overkill and goes stale. A live page — menu, hours, promo, QR — updated by message keeps up with the kitchen and wins on discovery. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-make-restaurant-social-media-graphics https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-make-restaurant-social-media-graphics Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A simple way to make on-brand Instagram posts, stories, and promos for your restaurant in minutes — no design software or agency required. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-update-restaurant-hours-online https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-update-restaurant-hours-online Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wrong hours online cost you covers and trust. Here's how to keep your hours accurate everywhere — holidays included — and why search and AI engines reward it. https://getkitch.app/updates#2026-05-10-design-studio https://getkitch.app/updates#2026-05-10-design-studio Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Make on-brand social posts, stories, billboards, and link previews from your dashboard, then export them ready to post. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-independent-restaurants-compete-with-delivery-apps https://getkitch.app/blog/how-independent-restaurants-compete-with-delivery-apps Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Delivery platforms bring customers but take a significant cut and own the relationship. Here is how independent restaurants protect their margins and build direct loyalty. https://getkitch.app/blog/do-qr-code-menus-help-restaurants https://getkitch.app/blog/do-qr-code-menus-help-restaurants Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT QR menus save on printing costs and enable real-time updates. But they also frustrate some guests. Here is an honest look at what they do and do not solve. https://getkitch.app/blog/best-way-to-share-your-restaurant-menu-online https://getkitch.app/blog/best-way-to-share-your-restaurant-menu-online Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PDF, third-party platform, or live page — which actually works for restaurants? A clear-eyed comparison of every option, with a recommendation. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-promote-a-daily-special https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-promote-a-daily-special Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical guide to getting your daily specials in front of guests — online, in-house, and on social — without spending your whole morning on it. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-86-an-item-online-instantly https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-86-an-item-online-instantly Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT When you run out of something, your digital menu should reflect that within seconds. Here is why it matters and how to make it happen. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-get-your-restaurant-on-google https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-get-your-restaurant-on-google Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Local SEO for restaurants, from Google Business Profile basics to structured menus. A plain guide to getting found by nearby diners. https://getkitch.app/blog/qr-code-table-tents-design-sizing-printing https://getkitch.app/blog/qr-code-table-tents-design-sizing-printing Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to design, size, and print QR code table tents that guests can actually scan — with guidance on materials, placement, and what to link them to. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-get-more-reviews-for-your-restaurant https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-get-more-reviews-for-your-restaurant Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Practical strategies for earning more genuine guest reviews on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor — without incentivizing or gaming the system. https://getkitch.app/blog/restaurant-google-business-profile-setup-guide https://getkitch.app/blog/restaurant-google-business-profile-setup-guide Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to set up and keep your Google Business Profile accurate so your restaurant appears in local search and on Google Maps when guests are looking. https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-write-a-restaurant-menu-that-sells https://getkitch.app/blog/how-to-write-a-restaurant-menu-that-sells Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Practical guidance on menu wording, structure, and item placement that helps guests make decisions and increases what they order.