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The business format franchise is most common, where a franchisee pays a fee for the rights to the franchise brand and operations. The management franchise gives franchisees the basic rights to the brand but offers more flexibility. The product-distribution franchise is where a franchisor sells a franchisee brand-name products that they may resell.

Chances are, if you’ve done your research, you’re looking into at least a few systems that are Android, iPad, or tablet-based. Tablet POS systems can be a server or manager’s best friend. Read on for an in-depth look at some of our favorite restaurant tablet POS systems.

Android POS systems can offer more flexibility and customization options than iPad-based devices. Some of the best POS systems are built on the Android operating system and use Android hardware.

Liquor stores are unique businesses with constantly fluctuating inventory and price changes, meaning that choosing an effective point of sale system is extremely important. Businesses that sell liquor, such as grocery and convenience stores, have the same needs. You’ll need to make sure the system is strong in certain very important areas.

If you’ve heard the term “KDS” floating around the industry and have found yourself at a bit of a loss, you’ve come to the right article! Short for “Kitchen Display Systems,” these digital screens replace the need for receipt printers or handwritten orders. But is this something your restaurant needs?

Drive-thrus have long been an American staple, as they combine several things Americans love: speed, convenience, and driving. During the pandemic, drive-thrus are especially attractive to many diners. Read on to learn about the best drive-thru systems for your restaurant.

These days, consumers have very specific technological expectations of every business they patronize. Specifically, when it comes to service and hospitality industries, people want to be able to schedule easily (online, if possible) and pay with alternative methods. And that’s where software comes in.

When it comes to POS systems, salons and spas have more specialized needs than the average retail business. Read on to find out what you should really be looking for, plus discover our top picks for salon POS software!

So many processing companies offer Clover POS products that trying to wade through them and pick one can seem very daunting. We’ve put together a list of the best and worst companies so you know what to look for — and beware of!

The POS system integrates into different types according to the kind of store you own – apparel shop, bike shop, electronics store, jewelry store, pet store, and vape shop – so that you aren’t trying to force some cookie-cutter POS system to meet your needs.