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…
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.…
Owning a cinema can be a profitable venture. No matter the number of options for viewing films at home — plenty of people still want that big-screen movie-viewing experience. But as with every business, day-to-day operations pose challenges. A self-service kiosk can not only help to address these challenges, but also offer significant benefits. Here…
If you’ve shopped around for restaurant POS hardware before, or are doing so now, you’ve no doubt weighed the pros and cons of capacitive touchscreen technology and resistive touchscreen technology. But here’s another thing to consider: A capacitive touchscreen has a strong potential to truly benefit your restaurant. Let’s review the basics of capacitive touchscreen…
Looking to upgrade the POS terminal component of your retail technology infrastructure? Don’t make your selection lightly—or you risk choosing hardware that will neither meet all of your operation’s needs nor allow you to maximize your investment. The right POS terminal purchasing decision is heavily predicated on many factors. Let’s take a look at five…
Touchscreen POS technology is becoming increasingly popular among merchants of all types and sizes—and it’s no wonder. Such technology offers a host of benefits, notably the potential to decrease operating expenditures while simultaneously bolstering productivity. Let’s take a look at how this happens. Touchscreen POS technology yields fast access to features, speeding up customer service. …