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Running a smoother service.

Notes on QR ordering, staffing and the floor, from the team building Desk Axes.

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Choosing a system

Choosing a POS system in Davao: what to check and what it costs

Counter or tables, BIR invoices or not, and who picks up the phone in Davao. Six things to check, and what each option costs.

September 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Starting a cafe

How to open a cafe in Davao City: permits, costs and a checklist

DTI, barangay, Mayor’s permit, health, fire and BIR, in the order you do them, with the fees Davao publishes and a calculator for the cash you need.

September 28, 2026 · 7 min read

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Choosing a system

How Much Does a Restaurant POS Cost in the Philippines?

Software from free to about ₱2,300 a month, hardware from nothing to ₱65,000, and the fees in between. Published 2026 prices and a calculator.

September 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Pricing and margins

Delivery app commission: how to price your Grab and foodpanda menu

Neither app publishes its rate. Here is how to set a delivery price that leaves you the same profit as dine-in, with a calculator for your menu.

September 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Running the counter

How to compute the Senior Citizen and PWD discount on a restaurant bill

It isn’t 20% off the menu price. VAT comes off first, the discount second, and on a shared table only the senior’s share counts. Try it on your own bill.

September 28, 2026 · 6 min read

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QR ordering

QR Code Ordering Explained: How It Works (2026 Guide)

Every menu you’ve seen with a little black-and-white square taped to the table is running on the same basic idea: the guest’s own phone becomes the ordering terminal.

July 30, 2026 · 4 min read

A tablet showing live restaurant orders on a counter
Choosing a system

7 Must-Have Features for Your Restaurant or Café’s Ordering System

Every café and restaurant owner eventually hits the same question: do we need a digital ordering system, and if so, which one?

July 30, 2026 · 3 min read