Writing from the pass
The story behind Resk, what changed in restaurants, and honest comparisons of the tools you already use. No doom headlines, no vendor gloss.
The story
Why Elyx became Resk, and what the mission actually is.
The shift in restaurants
What changed between 2020 and 2026, and why the leaks you control now decide the outcome.
Why restaurants need an AI operator now
The VAT cut to 9% landed three days ago and January's labour rises will eat much of it. Why the window to fix the leaks you control is open right now.
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The shift in restaurants, 2020 to 2026
How Irish restaurants changed from 2020 to 2026: costs, the VAT rollercoaster, labour, delivery fees, and why recording software stopped being enough.
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Six leaks that close restaurants
Six leaks that close restaurants: missed demand, unpaid revenue, weak margins, stock pressure, labour mismatch and cashflow gaps. How to spot each one.
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Comparisons and guides
Fair looks at the tools restaurants already use, and where the money leaks between them.
The restaurant tech stack in Ireland, 2026: an honest guide
An honest guide to the restaurant tech stack in Ireland for 2026: ordering, reservations, payments, POS and the operator layer, plus the VAT-cut margin window.
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Resk vs Flipdish: online orders are not the whole revenue story
Flipdish is strong at branded ordering and kiosk flow. A fair look at the money that still leaks around it: missed calls, unpaid deposits, failed links.
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Resk vs OpenTable: the booking book doesn't answer the phone
OpenTable runs reservations and tables well. What it doesn't do: answer the 7:40pm booking call or chase the unpaid deposit. A fair comparison from Resk.
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Resk vs Square: what happens around the till
Square keeps the till and payments simple. A fair look at what happens around it: failed links, quiet guests and the follow-up nobody owns after service.
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Resk vs SumUp: the money that leaks around the card reader
SumUp is excellent at card payments and simple POS. Here is an honest look at the money that leaks around the reader, and how Resk (formerly Elyx) catches it.
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Resk vs Epos Now: the report knows. Who acts on it?
Epos Now is a strong hospitality POS with real reporting. An honest look at the gap between knowing what happened and acting on it, and where Resk fits in.
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