Restrofi Guides
Practical guides for
restaurant owners
Straight answers on QR ordering, GST billing, and cutting aggregator costs — written for Indian restaurant and cafe owners.
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How to Stop Paying Swiggy & Zomato Commission on Dine-In Orders
Swiggy and Zomato charge 20–30% commission on delivery but shouldn't touch your dine-in revenue. Here's how Indian restaurants eliminate third-party commissions on in-house orders.
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Cheapest GST Billing Software for Small Restaurants in India (2026)
The cheapest GST billing software for Indian small restaurants combines auto-invoicing, CGST/SGST split, and GSTIN printing from ₹699/month — no setup fees, no hardware.
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How to Set Up QR Code Ordering in a Cafe — Step-by-Step Guide
Set up QR code ordering in your cafe in under 30 minutes: sign up, build your digital menu, print QR codes for each table, and go live with zero hardware.
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Best QR Ordering System for Indian Restaurants in 2026
The best QR ordering system for Indian restaurants in 2026 combines zero commission, GST invoicing, KDS, and WhatsApp notifications — from ₹699/month, no hardware required.
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How to Reduce Food Cost in a Restaurant (India) — A Practical Guide
Reduce restaurant food cost in India from a bloated 40%+ down to a healthy 28–35%: use the food cost formula, portion control, wastage tracking, recipe costing, and menu engineering.
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How to Open a Cloud Kitchen in India — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Open a cloud kitchen in India: nail the concept, get FSSAI and GST registration, fit out a small kitchen, onboard Swiggy/Zomato, add direct ordering, and set up a POS/KDS tech stack.
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How to Get an FSSAI License for a Restaurant — Step-by-Step (2026)
Get your restaurant's FSSAI licence in 6 steps: pick the right tier (Basic, State, or Central), apply on the FoSCoS portal, upload documents, pay the fee, and display your 14-digit number.
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How to Increase Restaurant Table Turnover Without Rushing Guests
Seat more parties per service by cutting dead time between courses: QR self-ordering, a kitchen display, faster UPI billing, smarter menu design, and a live waitlist — no rushing guests.
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How to Reduce Order Errors in a Restaurant Kitchen (Wrong & Missed Orders)
Wrong and missed orders cost restaurants money and reviews. Learn the real root causes — illegible paper KOTs, verbal orders, lost slips — and how a digital KDS, clear modifiers, and an expo check eliminate them.
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How to Start a Restaurant in India: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical step-by-step guide to starting a restaurant in India: concept and budget, FSSAI and GST licences, location and lease, kitchen setup, staffing, menu pricing, billing tech, and launch. Costs shown as indicative ranges.
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