EPOS Now

3) Lightspeed

Offline mode available in restaurants

For small-large businesses

Manage all transactions from one place and increase security 

Accepts contactless payments

 

Lightspeed  is built for retail, restaurants and businesses in the food and drink industry. The software makes selling easy, giving customers a reason to come back. It is compatible on an iPad, Mac and Windows PC  and has many features of businesses in retail and the restaurant industry.

 

The retail plan starts at £69 per month for the basic plan. Features include:

Manage your inventory

Keep track of stock levels 

Track employee performance

Check on sales

Accept gift cards 

Transfer items from one location to another to accommodate customers and optimize your sales

Easy refunds

The restaurant plan starts at £59 per month which is the most popular plan. Features include:

Manage your inventory

Create your menu in minutes and add or remove items at will: add photos and descriptions

Add allergens information

Staff profile: allow them to see what they need 

Measure exactly how much you sell

Send orders to the kitchen or bar by iPad, iPhone or iTouch

Process takeout and delivery orders 

Bill splitting accepted 

Allow staff to clock in and out, see how teams are doing, employee permissions to be able to see more in the system such as sale numbers

Send receipts by email 

Lightspeed EPOS system

 

4) EPOS Now

£25+ per month

Offline mode available

For small-medium businesses

High definition touch screen point of sale

Integrated with major payment providers

Secure cash drawer

High speed printer

Take stock in minutes

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EPOS Now is built for the retail and hospitality industry. The software is compatible on iPad, Android tablets, Mac and PC touchscreen and can be accessed from anywhere. It is Wifi and ethernet enabled and is online, delivery, collection and multi-channel ready.

 

Restaurant features:

Table & kitchen management

Real-time analytics and reports

Online ordering and delivery

Staff management

Stock control 

Speed up service with tableside ordering and payment

Manage stock between multiple locations

Track sales, for example best-sellers and non-sellers

Retail features:

Real-time inventory management 

Flexible payment options

Multiple store capability

Ecommerce integrations

Train staff in minutes

Track single item performance 

Receive stock alerts

Barcode management 

EPOS NOW system

 

5) TouchBistro

£45+ per month + VAT

Offline mode available

For small-medium businesses

Get training 24/7

Accepts all payment types

Split bill option

Eliminate paper costs with digital receipts

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TouchBistro is built for restaurants and people in the food and drink industry. The software is compatible on iPad’s allowing businesses to increase sales, analyse data, monitor staff performance, and more. More specifically, it allows businesses to turn tables faster with an iPad table side or smart self-ordering Kiosk, design floor plans, move parties around freely and manage multiple sections of the restaurant with ease. Additionally, the software allows businesses to assign waiters to sections and tables, add or remove seats to a table, as well as edit the menu through the menu management software. 

 

The hospitality EPOS software gives restaurants and people in the food and drink industry freedom to choose a payment processor that is right for your business. As well as this, there is the option to adjust taxes and gratuity to automatically apply at checkout and personalize receipts with branding and tip guides. TouchBistro accepts gift cards, major card providers and contactless payment.

 

Top features:

Email daily summary reports to employees

Inventory management

Customer relations management (CRM)

Staff management

Menu management

Unlimited users and logins for staff and management

TouchBistro EPOS System

 

 

 

6 Benefits of an EPOS System

Take payments: Most systems include a cash till and a card reader. Using EPOS software will help to keep track of all sales as well as different payment methods used.

Inventory Management: Keep track of available stock, making it easier to manage stock before it sells out, as well as highlighting what stock is not selling ensuring you are not loosing money.

Staff Management: See what staff are bringing in what sales, at what time, ensuring all payments are accounted for.

Customer satisfaction: EPOS technology makes checkout fast and simple. Additionally, in the food industry, EPOS systems help to put an order in straight to the kitchen through a handheld device, as well as add or remove ingredients customers do not wish to eat.

Sales Analysis Reports: After every transaction, EPOS systems hold transaction details to identify trends helping to tailor your business accordingly, and make predictions for the future. This allows businesses to plan ahead, putting in orders in time and ensuring money is not lost.

Accounting integration: EPOS systems are linked to accountancy softwares which allow businesses to manage invoices, pay bills, payroll, tax, expenses, and more.

The Costs of an EPOS System

It is important to know exactly what you need before buying an EPOS system as buying it is a big investment and will likely last you several years. The right system will therefore depend on the specifics of your business.

 

Some questions to ask yourself:

 

Does my business want to rent or buy an EPOS System?

What system works best with the technology my business already has?

Does my business need a receipt printer?

Does my business need a touchscreen system?

Which would work best for the size of my business?

Does my business require a cash drawer?

Does my business require a barcode scanner?