The latest insights, tips, and news on restaurant management, reservations, and customer relations from Bistrochat.
Bistrochat's restaurant management platform now runs as a native desktop app on Windows, macOS Intel, and macOS Apple Silicon (M-series) — alongside the existing iOS and Android apps.
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Bistrochat deposit payments now support WeChat Pay, Alipay, PromptPay, PayNow, GrabPay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, VISA and Mastercard — the local methods guests actually use across Asia. See which method works in which country.
Chits print guest-profile tickets at your host stand — VIP status, allergies, occasion, and preferences — so your floor team is briefed before every table sits. Works with the Epson printers you already own.
Everything restaurant owners in Hong Kong, Singapore, China & Southeast Asia need to know about setting up a WeChat Official Account — account types, documents, costs (¥300 or $99 USD), timelines, and how bistrochat connects to take bookings automatically.
Discover how the new Bistrochat and UCR POS integration enriches guest CRM with spend data, enabling personalized experiences and smarter restaurant operations.
we've pulled together the most common questions we hear, and answered every single one of them honestly.
bistrochat's multi-floor plan management is built so you keep multiple floor plans on file and let the system apply the right one automatically — for a specific date, a recurring event
Discover how Bistrochat AI revolutionizes restaurant reservations by handling DMs, bookings, payments, and FAQs on Instagram & Facebook 24/7. Boost turnover & guest satisfaction.
Bistrochat now integrates with Dianping & Meituan, connecting your restaurant to mainland Chinese tourists globally. Attract millions of users and boost bookings.
Learn how restaurants can track Google Ads conversions directly to reservations using Bistrochat's new integration. Optimize ad spend and prove ROI.
Consolidate Zomato, Swiggy, & EazyDiner bookings with Bistrochat. Live table management eliminates overbookings, boosts efficiency, & maximizes occupancy for restaurants in India & MENA.
Bistrochat now integrates Qlub, Maya (Philippines), and OpenRicePay (Hong Kong) for deposits & guarantees. Secure more bookings, reduce no-shows in Asia.
Revolutionize guest profiling with Bistrochat's new AI Scan Bill. Instantly capture order data from any bill (paper or POS) to empower restaurant front of house
A deep, data-rich look at how OpenTable, Yelp Guest Manager, Resy, Tock, SevenRooms, Toast, Wisely/Olo, and dozens of smaller providers reshaped the USA restaurant reservation landscape after COVID-19—and what DoorDash’s 2025 purchase of SevenRooms means for operators choosing tech today.
Discover how the global 'street food couture' trend is redefining modern dining by elevating beloved street classics into gourmet experiences. From Michelin-star hawker stalls in Asia to chef-driven food trucks in the U.S., this in-depth guide shows how restaurateurs can profit from the rise of designer street food.
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