Practical and functional, the hospitality cash register is an essential tool for restaurant owners. And if this equipment is so highly valued, it is also because it offers multiple features. Here is a brief overview of how a restaurant cash register works.

Restaurant cash register: what are the main functions?

Cash registers offer a variety of functions depending on the model chosen. There are still ‘Casio’ cash registers, which are traditionally used to total purchases, record payments, print receipts or invoices, etc.

But when it comes to the latest systems, such as those from RESTOMAX, their potential uses are not limited to providing product price information and calculating bills. They are equipped with powerful software that allows them to:

• room and table management (with seating plan)
• management of accompaniments/cooking (known as suggestions or preparation)
• Split bill / separate bill
• Sales statistics
• Editing articles
• Table QR Code
• Online booking
• Integration of payment solutions

High-performance options make restaurant cash registers extremely efficient. For example, QR code integration not only allows customers to view the menu, but also to place orders instantly. Connecting to delivery services such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo also allows you to offer your customers the option of ordering online.

Good to know: Some models even have a built-in scale for weighing products. This not only makes stock management easier, but also simplifies calculating the bill.

Restaurant cash register app: how to choose?

Traditional cash registers operate using Windows cash register software installed on a central processing unit. This system is connected to a screen on which the retailer can visually navigate the checkout software.

However, in addition to being expensive, this system is impractical. Data, statistics and other information can only be accessed via the workstation on which the software is installed. Furthermore, this type of software is generally not very secure.

That's why some specialists such as RESTOMAX have decided to remedy these drawbacks by launching a cash register app for the hospitality industry that works on Android and iOS. Modern, user-friendly and powerful, the RESTOMAX app is extremely easy to use.

Cash register with integrated payment terminal: how does it work?

A POS terminal, or point-of-sale terminal, is a computer device that allows you to process credit card transactions instantly. To pay at your restaurant, customers simply insert their credit card into the POS terminal and enter their PIN.

This tool is available in different models. There are fixed and portable EFTPs, as well as those that are directly connected to the cash register system. Restaurant cash registers may or may not be equipped with this device.

A cash register system with an integrated payment terminal, such as those offered by RESTOMAX, offers numerous advantages:

• simplification of cashier operations;
• reduction in data entry errors;
• reduction in queues;
• transaction security;
• etc.

In conclusion

Designed to enable restaurant owners to manage their business with peace of mind, RESTOMAX cash registers are equipped with several features. This increases their processing capacity and greatly enhances their performance.

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