Editorial Policy

Last updated: April 2026

RestaurantLaunchpad is committed to producing honest, accurate, and useful content for restaurant operators. Here’s exactly how we work.

How We Select Topics

We cover topics based on what restaurant operators actually search for and need. Topics are selected based on search demand, practical relevance to restaurant operations, and gaps in existing coverage across the web.

Who Writes Our Content

All major articles on RestaurantLaunchpad are written or reviewed by Marcus Rivera or a vetted restaurant industry professional with direct operational experience. We do not publish content from writers who have never worked in the restaurant industry.

How We Research

For product reviews, we request demo access or trial accounts and evaluate products against our published scoring criteria. For informational guides, we draw on direct restaurant operations experience, authoritative industry sources (NRA, SBA, FDA), and current market data.

How We Handle Affiliate Relationships

Affiliate relationships are disclosed at the top of every article containing affiliate links
Affiliate commissions do not influence editorial ratings or recommendations
We have given poor ratings to products with high affiliate commissions, and strong ratings to products with no affiliate relationship
We never accept payment in exchange for positive coverage

How We Update Content

Equipment review articles are reviewed quarterly for pricing and availability changes. Informational guides are reviewed every 6 months. POS and SaaS comparison articles are updated within 2 weeks of any major pricing or feature change. Every article displays a “Last Updated” date.

Corrections Policy

If you believe any content on RestaurantLaunchpad contains an error, outdated information, or a factual inaccuracy, contact us at hello@restaurantlaunchpad.io. We investigate all correction requests and update content promptly when an error is confirmed.