Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. For smoother adoption, choose a reliable POS system with integration compatibility, roll out in phases, and train your staff effectively. When backend systems work efficiently, it leads to faster, more accurate service.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. Far more than just a way to process payments, todays POS technology is transforming the restaurant industryhelping you streamline operations, cut costs, and deliver superior customer experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

You have stores full of patrons, and no way to collect their money because the POS system has been hijacked by ransomware. Next, the attacker scans your network and plants the ransomware malware on servers, POS systems or PCs, while at the same time stealing sensitive data such as employee records with social security numbers.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 2, 2025

Thats what smart communication tools bring to the table. Smart communication tools step in to lighten the load. Tie it into your POS system like Harbortouchsand orders zip straight to the kitchen, no mix-ups. Your Next Steps Smart communication tools are transforming restaurants, blending tech with that human touch we all crave.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Core Elements of a Restaurant Tech Stack: Point of Sale (POS) Systems: “The POS is the heart of the restaurant’s tech stack, as it needs to talk to every other system,” says Deliverect. Unified Communication Channels: Effective communication between staff and customers is vital.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Standardized recipes, efficient prep work, and strong communication between back-of-house and front-of-house teams prevent bottlenecks. Improve workplace culture with fair scheduling, competitive pay, and open communication. Optimize restaurant layout to ensure smooth traffic flow between kitchen, tables, and POS systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2025

It’s important to note that clear communication is essential. Instead of applying a one-size-fits-all approach, they can modify their POS system: Weekday lunch : A subtle tipping prompt with a modest suggested tip. Why it works: Customers don’t have to stress about calculating a tip or feeling guilty.

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

POS integrations have become essential for streamlining daily operations, reducing errors, and allowing staff to focus more on the customer experience. Whether its managing inventory, handling online orders, or running loyalty programs, the right integrations can turn your POS system into a powerful tool for efficiency.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills. First, you must have a dedicated training plan for cashiers that covers using the POS system, handling payments, and managing customer queues to reduce wait times during peak hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As Henry’s reservation date approaches, your restaurant needs a robust piece of technology that allows you to communicate with Henry and Henry to communicate with you if he needs to modify his reservation. Communicate with other technology in your restaurant. Maintain crowd sizes to keep with social distancing guidelines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The reasons for the accelerated growth of this idea, the contribution of POS to these kitchens, the display systems to make the operations easier, and the automated operations used in the inventory as well in the kitchen for easy food management- are some of the ideas that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.

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The Rail

MARCH 31, 2025

Communication is hard when multiple locations can get teams and office spaces out of sync. This uncertainty makes it hard to hit organizational goals, communicate consistently, and build a company culture across multiple locations. This enables better communication mechanisms and employees can react quickly to stock or demand changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The specifics may vary, but the idea is that you should create convenience in the process, and simultaneously open a channel for communication today and in the future. There is a difference between when your ordering tools are integrated directly into the POS, or when they are aggregated externally.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For example: If you want to improve efficiency look for software that integrates with your POS and kitchen systems. A Modern POS System Powers Transactions and Data-Driven Decisions Every restaurant needs a POSperiod. Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2025

Staff should be trained to keep track of guest consumption, ensure food and water are served alongside alcohol and communicate effectively with fellow team members to ensure responsible service. Monitor Guest Alcohol Consumption : Restaurants should actively monitor guest drinking patterns to prevent over serving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2024

Build an email list to communicate directly with customers, offering exclusive deals and updates at a low cost. " Chirone's best practical advice for avoiding marketing mistakes includes: being consisitent, having a balanced marketing mix and leveraging the POS. "Consistency "Consistency is key. . "They

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Additionally, integrating delivery orders directly into your restaurants POS system eliminates the need for manual entry, decreasing the chances of duplicate or lost orders. A consolidated system also enables better tracking and communication, helping restaurants provide reliable service that keeps customers coming back.

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Lavu

APRIL 25, 2025

If youve ever wondered how does a POS system work , youre not alone. A modern Point of Sale (POS) system is more than just a cash registerits the central hub that powers day-to-day business operations. In this post, well break down how does a POS system works and why its essential for restaurants, cafes, and other growing businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This generation, Gen Z, has grown up relentlessly surrounded by technology — whether it's at-school laptops, online gaming, or digital communication, it's here to stay. Provide Employees with Tools to Communicate More Effectively In any workplace, communication is the pillar of success.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Once they saw the additional features for team communication, time off requests, and submitting availability, they knew 7shifts would benefit their business. Via an integration with Toast POS, they can pull in real-time sales and labor costs. 7shifts was very easy to get started with. Honestly, I love that feature,” says Allie.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Internet of Things, or IoT for short, lets one digital device communicate with multiple devices over an internet connection without human intervention. The POS system works in concert with the smart device at the table, sending the bill directly to the customer.

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ChowNow

MARCH 7, 2025

POS Data : Every in-store and online transaction provides insights into order history, average spend, most popular menu items, and peak sales times. It includes POS transactions, online orders, loyalty sign-ups, and interactions on your website or app. The most common types of customer data restaurants collect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

When point of sale (POS) systems were introduced, restaurants learned they could provide better service to guests and improve business decisions and management. Text messages and notifications will give restaurants a direct bridge of communication to build stronger relationships and keep guests coming back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

This is also true if you have enabled two-way text communication between your restaurant and waiting customers. You could designate one employee to manage the communication stream, including phone lines, and the POS. Keep an open communication exchange as well between your teams and your customers.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It also gets rid of those frustrating sticky notes all over your POS. Employee communications tools When it comes to employee communications, texting and phone calls get the job done. Having a secure, business-centric communication tool allows you to share schedules and announcements instantly.

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ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

These orders can be directly sent to your POS or kitchen printer, depending on your setup. Instead of staff bouncing between screens and manually transferring orders into the POS, everything is streamlined, reducing confusion and improving order accuracy. Order accuracy also improves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions. Gone are the days of archaic paper chit systems communicating orders from the front to back-of-house staff. Too Much Tech Is Not a Solution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Roy Phillips (RP) : 20 years ago it was all about the point of sale (POS). We started doing to-go orders but that was still through your POS. In 2005 when I started, we had OpenTable for reservations and a POS, but that's about it. I remember the early days of POS cloud systems (2010-2015), and a lot of them were pretty bad.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The payment method is pretty simple — customers can tap or hold their card or smart device over the POS system. Near field communication (NFC) technology then captures information from the card or device and continues processing the payment. This form of payment allows for quick, reliable, and secure transactions.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 22, 2021

Restaurant Employee Communications Tools. POS and phones ? No more information getting lost in the text and email shuffle, no more sticky notes all over your POS. Restaurant Employee Communications Tools ?? Here are seven restaurant management tools to make you more productive: Restaurant Task Management Software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Restaurant tech has come a long way in the last few years, and can now do it all, including throttling online orders, communicating accurate pickup times to customers, providing contactless payment and ordering options like QR codes, and so much more. It’s important to note that not all online ordering platforms are created equal.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A lack of trust and communication between both parties worsens this cycle, with franchisees of worldwide restaurants like McDonald’s, Dominos, and Subway having very public disputes with their franchisors. A lack of communication can take a serious toll on franchise owners, particularly in the realm of finances.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Building Trust Through Cleanliness. What Can You Do Now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

For example, POS systems have proven to be particularly vulnerable. 75 percent of all data breaches that impacted restaurants originated from a compromised POS system. This data is highly valuable on the black market and can be used for identity theft, fraud, and other criminal activities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Cardholders can rely on near-field communication (NFC) services that enable them to complete payments with their phones, watches and other smart devices for a safe and efficient transaction. Additionally, restaurants are beginning to integrate alternative POS systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

According to 2020 Juniper research, approximately 53 percent of global transactions running through POS will be contactless in the next five years. Digital Kitchen Boards In the bustling environment of a restaurant kitchen, clear communication and efficient workflows are paramount.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Staff scheduling and management apps eliminate the guesswork in shift planning, payroll tracking, and team communication so you can focus on running your business instead of worrying that people are in the right place at the right time. Can restaurant apps integrate with my existing POS system?

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