How to choose your POS
What actually matters when choosing a POS?
The best POS isn't determined by the longest feature list. It comes down to how your restaurant operates, what your staff needs during service, and what the system actually costs you.
Your restaurant
Start with how you operate.
Begin with your restaurant type, service style, number of locations, and whether you run table service, counter service, a bar, cafe, food truck, or something in between.
Your workflow
Follow the order from guest to kitchen.
Tables, seat numbers, split checks, handhelds, kitchen display systems, online ordering, delivery integrations, and bar tabs all change what a good fit looks like.
Your cost
Look beyond the monthly price.
The lowest monthly fee does not always mean the lowest total cost. Compare upfront cost, software, processing, hardware and add-on fees before you choose.
- Upfront
- Monthly
- Processing
- Hardware
- Add-ons
- 0% Processing Option
Your support
Know what happens after the sale.
Consider installation, training, ongoing support, and who helps when something goes wrong during a busy shift. Onsite installation is available nationwide for qualified restaurants.
Your growth
Choose a system that can grow with you.
Additional locations, reporting, menu management, loyalty, customer data, and multi-location visibility all matter when today's next step becomes tomorrow's expansion.