The document discusses the importance of point of sale (POS) systems in modern restaurants for capturing orders, managing data, and enhancing customer engagement. POS applications not only function as cash registers but also track inventory, employee attendance, and customer relationships, promoting repeat business through communication. It highlights the convenience and cost-effectiveness of implementing a POS system, with examples of available software options in the market.

1. POS for Restaurants
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A Point of Sale (POS) application is the modern manner that many restaurants operate to capture
orders, recording data and display or printing tickets. Restaurant personnel like servers, bartenders
and cashiers can all use POS systems for their functioning.
Features of a POS
A POS is basically a software application that acts as a cash register. It may consist of credit card
terminals, receipt printers, as well as server stations. A Point Of Sale provides convenience in several
operations, accurate records, as well as quick responses, hence saving precious time.
The basic functions of POS software are:
Calculating cash due for every order entered
Record the method of payment, be it through cash, through cards, or through net-banking.
Keeping records of stock and inventory, with regular updates.
Creation of sales reports.
Calculating attendance of employees.
Calculating labor and payroll data
Record daily check averages for each worker
Keep track of menu items sold
Record information on frequent customers
Communication with the same customers
These functions indicate that the POS is more than just a cash register. It is an application that
manages business, as well as builds leads on further sales. It records the contact details of customers
each time they purchase, and then keeps in frequent touch with them.
Emails are sent regarding the latest offers, special discounts and new arrival of products or services. In
this manner, the interests of the customers are kept alive and coaxed to visit your store repeatedly in
the future. A business’ continuous growth depends on ‘staying in the news’.
Large heaps of money, time and personnel are invested in advertising. Restaurant owners and
managements compete rigorously over print, phonic and digital media to capture the customer’s
attention and then retain it. All this and more can be performed at a very minimal cost, using the
modern POS.
How to set a POS in your restaurant?
A POS can be run on any touch screen platform. Hence, it can be installed in various locations around
the restaurant, depending on the architectural style and space available. Casual restaurants and
common hangout places usually install a POS system, at a visible area, often close to the front doors
of the restaurant. In a full service restaurant, the POS is usually located in a discreet place so as not to
interfere with the blissful ambiance.
How to get a POS?

2. Give your customers a new flavor by opting for the services of Point of Sale software. There are
several companies developing their own versions of the POS. These can be searched on e-commerce
platforms or from the company’s home website. One such application titled the DucePOS and
developed by Technoduce Info Solutions, is currently making waves in the dining industry. It in fact,
runs on hand-held devices such as smart-phones and tablets powered by various Operating Systems.
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