An increasing number of banks are issuing contactless chip cards which, instead of being swiped through a card reader, communicate with the card reader via near field communication (NFC) technology. However, many merchants (and consumers) are concerned about whether contactless payments are secure. Reviewing the answers to these four frequently asked questions (FAQs) about contactless…
At 80 to 90 million strong and 25 percent of the U.S. population, the millennial generation of consumers ages 18 to 33 is a force to be reckoned with. According to a report by Morgan Stanley Research, millennials make up 51 percent of fast-casual restaurant customers. Given these statistics, it’s important for fast casual restaurant…
From processing transactions, to managing labor and operational expenditures and more, the point of sale (POS) system plays a critical role in the success of quick service establishments. That’s why it’s important that you find the best POS system for quick service restaurants. Here are four tips to get you started. Look for a vendor…
By now, you’ve heard plenty about the adoption of the EMV (Europay Mastercard Visa) payment technology standard and the deployment of EMV-compliant point of sale (POS) equipment that processes chip card transactions. But when it comes to restaurants and EMV, there’s a lot of misinformation circulating because EMV payments in restaurants raise different issues than…
From order taking to payment processing and seemingly everything in between, the personal computer (PC) plays an important role in the operation of your restaurant. That’s why it’s important to select the right PC for your establishment. Here are three reasons an industrial PC is the best bet for your restaurant. 1. An industrial PC…
With its potential to increase sales and operating efficiencies — not to mention its other benefits — your point of sale (POS) system is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your retail or restaurant operation. That’s why it’s important to choose the right POS technology — and the right POS vendor. Here…
Many school cafeterias have traded cash payment or ticketing programs for point of sale (POS) systems. As in retail stores or restaurants, POS systems provide an array of features and functionality beyond just completing payment transactions, but school cafeteria POS systems need unique features for the specialized application in which they are used. Here are…
In the retail and restaurant industries, much has been said about the benefits afforded by the Android operating system. But many merchants find a fixed point of sale (POS) system is the best choice for their business operations. Consequently, there are myriad of advantages to be had from choosing Android-based fixed point of sale POS…
Decreasing costs while bolstering productivity ranks high among common goals set by restaurant operators of all types. Such an objective is easy to meet, providing that a restaurant POS system has been implemented. Here are three ways a restaurant POS system can help you bring costs way down and send productivity on its way up.…
Touch Dynamic Named Best Channel Vendor of 2016 Irvington, NJ—January 4, 2016—Touch Dynamic, a leading manufacturer of POS equipment, has been recognized by Business Solutions Magazine (BSM) as a Best Channel Vendor for an eighth consecutive year. An in-depth survey completed by verified BSM reseller subscribers revealed that Touch Dynamic ranked at the top of…