“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…
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…
Everyone knows a POS system is terrific for tracking sales in stores and restaurants alike, but what some operators may not realize is that the technology can also be a great productivity-boosting tool. Here’s how. 1. A POS system powers up inventory management. Any POS system with an inventory management module takes inventory management productivity…
While ruggedized mobile POS isn’t a replacement for your traditional POS terminals, it certainly does add value to your sales or dining room floor. Ruggedized mobile POS is a great addition to your existing POS infrastructure for a multitude of reasons, all of which center around providing your customers with a better experience. Implementing ruggedized…
With its snow, sleet, freezing rain, and bitter cold temperatures, winter can wreak havoc on restaurants’ business. Even regular customers may be so weary—and wary—of the bad weather that they opt to eat at home rather than brave the elements and dine out. However, restaurant POS systems can help to overcome such winter woes by:…