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Whether you want a modern way to accept multiple forms of payment or you’re ready to take your business to the next level with features such as online ordering, we cover it all. From pizzerias and franchises to cafes and bars, there’s a no-cost software option out there for you.

If you own a marijuana dispensary or other business in the cannabis industry, your needs are different from your average retail shop. The good news is that there are POS providers that have systems designed specifically for the cannabis industry.

The turnover rate in the restaurant industry is notoriously high, and the problem has only grown worse since the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding — and keeping — good help may seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, though, there are ways to reduce your turnover rate, allowing you to find loyal employees that are ready to take your restaurant to the next level.

Quick-serve restaurants have special software requirements. In this list, we’ve compiled the top quick-serve POS systems that will help you bring your restaurant operations into the 2020s. Use one of these highly-rated systems to modernize your restaurant ordering system with quick, efficient, and feature-rich point of sale software.

Many restaurants use hospitality point of sale systems with industry-specific features like order management, menu creation, and takeout features. Full-service restaurants might use a restaurant-specific POS system like Toast, TouchBistro, or Lightspeed Restaurant, while small QSRs tend to use more basic POS systems such as Square or Clover.

Should you choose Square or Toast for your restaurant? Both are terrific options for small businesses — particularly for small to mid-sized quick service and full-service establishments. Read our Toast VS Square comparison to see which is better for you!

With the world slowly reopening and returning to some semblance of normalcy, wineries could see a spike in both sales and visitors and need to prepare for whatever the next trend is within the industry. Here’s where an excellent wine-focused point of sale system can come in handy.

An mPOS (mobile point-of-sale) system is a wireless point-of-sale terminal or payment register that’s used for payment processing. mPOS systems are wireless, cloud-based registers that automatically back up and store customer payment data online. They can be used by businesses with physical, brick-and-mortar locations, as well as online stores. Read on for more about what an mPOS can add to your small business.

Tired of nightly 86’ed items? Losing fresh veggies to spoilage? Learn how to manage your restaurant inventory effectively and efficiently. Whether you are new to running a restaurant or have reached a point where any inventory processes you have are not working, this article is a great starting point to help you develop or improve your restaurant inventory management.  

It can take a little time and head-scratching to figure out the best Shopify hardware setup for your business. Your hardware options will depend on various factors, such as your device, your Shopify plan, your credit card processor, and what country you live in. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Shopify hardware.