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Point Of Sale Software for Small Business to Thrive in 2022 & Beyond

Lithos POS

Here is why you need to rely on technology such as point of sale software (POS). An ideal point of sale software for small businesses can automate all your business operations. How does a point of sale software work at a small business? How does a point of sale software work at a small business?

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Best Practices to Prevent Theft in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Implement a Point of Sale System. Simply put, a point of sale is where you ring up customers for the product they purchased. A point-of-sale system is the hardware and software that enables your business to make those sales.

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Optimizing Drive-Thru Efficiency (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

While card transactions are generally quicker than cash, not all customers use plastic for purchases. To expedite cash transactions, opt for a Point of Sale (POS) system with a fast-tender feature, predicting the amount of cash the customer might pay. Automatic windows save time and facilitate easier food delivery to customers.

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How to Consolidate Your Gift Card Program to Promote Cross-Brand Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

If customers are able to tie their gift card purchase to their loyalty account where they earn points per every dollar spent, there is even more incentive to spend over the gift card value. Taking a seasonal approach with a gift card program is another way to incentivize customers to purchase. Develop a Seasonal Strategy.

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Restaurant Payments Go from Cash to Credit to Contactless – to Cryptocurrency 

Modern Restaurant Management

It would be like earning loyalty points at Dunkin’ Donuts and redeeming them at Arby’s. Further, restauranters who fully embrace crypto rewards offer a unique and easy way customers can receive loyalty points directly at the point-of-sale. This simple system is just the start of the future of crypto.

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Best Prep for Super Bowl Off-Premise Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

The first step in this process should be analyzing the data from their point-of-sale system – labor costs, game days sales and more. Offer gift card promotions to customers who purchase a certain amount of food or drink duringthe Super Bowl. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

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Mobile Ordering’s Role in Customer Retention

Modern Restaurant Management

These apps charge commission fees on every purchase and many also charge an additional service fee to your customers. Additionally, with cost as the number three driver for customer retention, the fees associated with third-party services make them less appealing.