Impacts of a good POS system
How would implementing a point-of-sale system in your restaurant change the life of a chef? A server? A manager? The decision to move forward with implementing a system affects more than just the person who purchases it. There is a lot to consider when making the decision.
It's clearly important to ditch the pen and paper system and adopt cutting-edge technology within your restaurant. In your research of restaurant POS systems, the process should also include your staff as they are a vital part in the POS system actually working.
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Benefits of a Restaurant POS System
There are tons of reasons to employ a point-of-sale system into a restaurant of any size. Even the cost of the system itself isn't a drawback: you're basically paying in advance for future savings. Plus, you're getting unmatched peace of mind knowing that everything needed to run the business effectively is at your fingertips.
Point-of-Sale Systems: A History
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Moving towards Cloud-Based Technology
Not long ago, all restaurant POS systems were managed and maintained on-site. This required more investment up front by the restaurant owner for items like large, expensive servers. In addition, each individual restaurant had to maintain their own system, updating, upgrading and securing the system perpetually. This upkeep was also costly because practically no one had an on-premises expert, so expensive tech support was also needed on an ongoing basis.
Recently, cloud-based technology is readily taking over the market. A striking distinction of cloud-based POS systems is that they are mobile-enabled, making it possible for restaurant owners and managers to check in on the business no matter where they are. It also gives the wait staff freedom to move around the dining floor without being chained to a stationary terminal for order entry.
In addition to mobility, cloud-based technology is the future of restaurant POS systems for several other reasons.

Features restaurant owners value
It’s not difficult to find just any POS system for a restaurant of any size or type. Now that so many products are on the market, the real job is sorting through them to find the one that will best benefit your specific business. You have the luxury of being picky with every POS company fighting to be the best.
Here are a few of the traits that your fellow restaurant owners consider necessary these days.
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POS Pricing & Average Costs
A POS cost all depends on the features needed and the budget. Once those two things have been decided, then it will be possible for each owner to begin shopping.
There’s more to consider than just the price of the equipment or the monthly fees. What license fees will be needed? Are there additional fees for technical support after setup? Asking these questions can make a big difference in advertised cost versus actual cost.
Here is a basic breakdown for the two kinds of restaurant POS systems.
With all the products available, it’s entirely possible to find one that doesn’t ask for a long-term contract and doesn’t charge cancellation fees. When you have this kind of flexibility, you can really focus on what’s best for your business rather than the fine print of your contract agreement.
