Introduction
These transformational Restaurant Point of Sale Systems are designed for every type of restaurant and brand. The following lists provide the top systems by restaurant type. Quickly uncover the most extraordinary technological solutions for your needs by starting with this analysis and selecting those worthy of a detailed evaluation by launching a Digital Eval.
As stated in the Market Summary of the Restaurant Point of Sale System research report, numerous vendors are within this competitive category of solutions. However, when searching for those systems relevant to your location or company, the restaurant type(s) play a role in narrowing the field.
Features relevant to table service restaurants typically include multi-module functionality to minimize the complexity of interfacing various solutions. They may also cover common features like table maps, reservation management, waitlists, and many others.
The technology decisions may differ when selecting a franchise compared to opening an independent restaurant. Franchisors usually have a predefined technology footprint for franchised locations, although complementary technology decisions may still be required at the individual location level. However, independent restaurants must create their entire technology infrastructure from a blank slate, including a restaurant point of sale system. While technology may be evaluated thoroughly at the corporate offices of large brands; small restaurant groups and independents don’t always have the resources to do the same.
Capsolve’s Top Vendor List considers a multifaceted array of characteristics and functionality for each vendor and product combination. It also accounts for all the possible complexities associated with evaluating and purchasing software, hardware, and services.
This analysis begins to narrow the field, but a business’s best potential solutions are ultimately based on its unique requirements. This is where a Customer Vendor List comes into play, where Capsolve will help a company find a list of qualified vendor products matching its unique criteria.
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Top POS Vendors by Restaurant Type
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Fine Dining
Fine Dining restaurant point of sale systems emphasize the various modules required to operate this type of establishment combined with a heightened service approach.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 11
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| OrderCounter | |
| TouchBistro | TouchBistro |
| Skytab | Skytab POS |
| Squirrel Systems | Squirrel 11 |
| Squirrel Systems | Squirrel Cloud POS |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Casual Dining
POS solutions for Casual Dining restaurants may have fewer features on average, but may still offer a comprehensive amalgamation of functionality.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 16
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Jonas Hospitality | SMS – Teres POS |
| Square | Square POS |
| Clover | Clover |
| TouchBistro | TouchBistro |
| Squirrel Systems | Squirrel Cloud POS |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Pizzeria
Pizzerias require unique features in their restaurant point of sale system that vendors either support or do not. As a result, a subset of vendors specifically supports these restaurants.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 9
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Slice | Slice |
| Square | Square POS |
| ThrivePOS | Thrive POS |
| MenuSifu | POS |
| Toast | Toast POS |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Quick Service (QSR)
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) are driven by speed and efficiency and require the same from their POS. Furthermore, this category often needs functionality to support its off-premise business in addition to other capabilities that differ from the various restaurant categories.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 12
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Clover | Clover |
| Heartland | Heartland Restaurant POS |
| TouchBistro | TouchBistro |
| ThrivePOS | Thrive POS |
| SpotOn | SpotOn Restaurants |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Ethnic
Restaurants serving various types of ethnic fare, such as Asian cuisines, have a specific set of needs and certain restaurant point of sale systems attend to these quite well. As a result, a subset of vendors specifically supports these restaurants.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 2
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| MenuSifu | POS |
| Smile POS | Smile POS |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Bar & Nightclub
While many POS systems can support bar-originating transactions, selected vendors specialize in this area and may interface with various Bar-related technologies as a point of differentiation.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 10
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Heartland | Heartland Restaurant POS |
| BrewPOS | BrewPOS |
| SpotOn | SpotOn Restaurants |
| Shiji | |
| Clover | Clover |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Cafe
Cafes and Coffe Houses need a restaurant point of sale system to sell the best lattes and cappuccinos. These systems combine the speed and efficiency of the QSR environment with the service level required by restaurant owners and managers.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 5
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Skytab | Skytab POS |
| Clover | Clover |
| Shiji | |
| SpotOn | SpotOn Restaurants |
| Heartland | Heartland Restaurant POS |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Ice Cream Parlor
Ice Cream Parlours share the needs of the quick service segment and most core restaurant system needs, yet they operate a business that is quite different.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 1
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Clover | Clover |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
Bakery
The Bakery segment also has many POS solutions to choose from due to their business aligning well with core restaurant system needs.
A Selection of Top Vendors
Total Results: 2
| Company | Solution Name |
|---|---|
| Clover | Clover |
| SpotOn | SpotOn Restaurants |
Capsolve is a registered trademark of Accubase Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. The use of these marks does not imply an endorsement or partnership of any kind.
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FAQs
What is a Restaurant Point of Sale System?
Point of Sale systems provide restaurants, retail stores, spas, and pro shops with functionality to manage product information and purchases. These systems may also offer any number of other modules or connections to different solutions to support their clients’ needs.
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