“Vaping” is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to smoking cigarettes, leading many entrepreneurs to open vape shops. But just because this practice appeals to consumers, doesn’t mean a vape shop will be an automatic success. Vape shop owners need to be proactive in making their business work, and it all starts with a vape shop…
A table service POS system goes a long way toward streamlining restaurant sales. However, it’s also a great tool for maximizing revenue. Here are four tips for taking revenue to the next level using table service POS as a lynchpin. Empower servers with ruggedized mobile POS units. Assigning servers to take orders with ruggedized mobile…
It’s no easy task to keep up with the summer rush of ice cream sales, but the right ice cream point of sale system can ensure that you don’t melt under pressure. No Sticky Situations Your ice cream shop can be a less than ideal environment. The summer heat has those cones dripping, and the…
It’s no secret that Americans love sandwiches. According to research by U.S. Foods, about 300 million sandwiches are consumed each day in the U.S. alone. Sandwich shops can get a bigger bite out of this lucrative market with a sandwich shop POS system. Let’s explore three ways to use sandwich shop POS to serve more…
Investing in a ruggedized hardware store POS is a great way to grow your business, as well as to do a better job of competing with big-box hardware retailers. While some ruggedized hardware store POS features are “nice to have,” others fall into the “must have” category and are essential if you’re going to maximize…
Coffee shops face a unique set of challenges. In a highly competitive market, it’s important to stay sharp. When customers are making complicated modifications to an item, it’s easy to make a mistake in their order, which only leads to a frustrated customer, wasted product, and wasted time. Keeping customers loyal can be incredibly difficult…
The hobby and toy segment of the retail industry stands $17 billion strong. Hobby shops can get in on the game with the right tools—and one of these tools is a good hobby shop POS solution. Let’s take a look at three ways to craft better business with hobby shop POS. 1. Take advantage of…
Many consumers are attracted to quick service restaurants because they’re just that—a place to go to get food—hopefully good food—fast and be on their way. However, ever-increasing competition means quick service operators must do everything they can to speed up order taking and delivery and cultivate a loyal clientele by taking customer service to new…
One of the “sweetest” things bakery owners can do for their operation is to invest in the right bakery POS system. Such a system makes business a piece of cake by: Helping to up-sell and cross-sell bakery items. Up-selling and cross-selling bakery products are great ways to make profits rise, but employees don’t always remember…
While operating a liquor store can be a very lucrative proposition, it also has its drawbacks in the form of stress management. Fortunately, a good liquor POS system has the potential to reduce such stress and keep a host of management worries at bay. Here’s how. A liquor POS system supports compliance with liquor laws.…