POS Software

Company Name: Lecere Corporation
Product Name: FIRMS Handheld Restaurant POS

FIRMS Handheld Restaurant POS Software Overview

Lecere is a company based in Oregon that is composed of a team of individuals that have many years in the restaurant and technology fields. The FIRMS restaurant POS software solution is designed with future technologies in mind and offers a total restaurant point of sale solution. The software is an integrated set of SaaS modules used to excel any restaurant from a small mom and pop operation to a large well known chain.

FIRMS provides the restaurant owner five individual, on-demand modules:

• Point of sales (POS), with online delivery or takeout accessible via a web browser, PDA, or cell phone
• Networked, multiple-restaurant accounting
• Powerful online reservations capability for restaurants, accessible via a web browser, PDA, or cell phone
• Mapping and geocoding for directions to the restaurant, display of nearby, and optimized delivery
• Data mining, which allows the restaurant to target selected customers for special offers

Lecere states on their website that with as little as an inexpensive handheld device you can purchase modules as your business grows. This will alleviate the high cost of certain business operations and improve customer service. FIRMS is compatible with a variety of handheld computers including the new Apple iPad eliminating the need for larger high cost POS systems.

Video – FIRMS Handheld Restaurant POS iPad Demonstration:

For more information visit the Lecere website.

Company Name: Action Systems Inc. (ASI)
Product Name: Restaurant Manager Write-On Handheld

Write-On Handheld Restaurant POS Software Overview

ASI boasts the Write-on Handheld restaurant point of sale software is a complete solution that can assist hundreds of restaurants through out the country. The software runs on numerous wireless handheld computers including the popular and seemingly inexpensive iPod Touch. You can take orders, process payments and do a variety of other things while never leaving the customer at the table. Using Write-on Handheld in conjunction with Restaurant Manager you can access all business data from numerous locations at the touch of a button on your handheld device.

Restaurant Manager is the true software behind the successful restaurant point of sale solution.  The complete package includes the ability to run for customers to order online, receive real time alerts, the ability to add a touchscreen POS and an extensive backend restaurant manager with one stop reporting.

The company which has over 20 years experience in creating point of sale solutions states:

Our restaurant POS software can provide integrated Online Ordering, inventory management and control, wireless table side ordering and payment, real-time alerts, mobile management capabilities and robust back office management can help increase revenue, cut cost and boost your bottom line.

Video Outlining the Handheld Restaurant Manager POS Software

It’s a little outdated but it gives you the basic idea of the capabilities.

You can find much more valuable information at the company website and explore all the possibilities this could open for your restaurant.

Company Website: Salon Touch POS
Product Website: Salon Touch All-in-One POS
Price Range: $77-$89/month for three years
Operating Systems: Pre-Loaded, All-in-One POS Hardware/Software Package

Salon Touch POS Software Overview

Salon Touch POS is a complete all in one package for salons and spas. The robust software combined with the innovative touch screen hardware makes this an efficient low cost solution for any small business owner in the beauty industry. The hardware resists damage from common salon products that can be hazardous and comes complete with a cash drawer, receipt printer, mouse, credit card reader, extra keyboard and all the cables for easy connection. The Salon Touch POS offers two low cost solutions that can either be leased or a rent to own plan. You pay $89 a month for three years and you own this excellent all in one salon point of sale system free and clear.

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Company Website: CashierLive
Product Website: CashierLive
Price Range: $49-$125/month per store
Operating Systems: Web Based

CasherLive Point of Sale Software Overview

CasherLive is a new web based POS that has much to offer to any retail merchant. It’s easy to use interface offers a great way to conduct transcations and manage inventory directly online. CasherLive comes with reporting tools, support for multiple locations, training and support offered in a three tier pricing plan. They have a Basic 30 day free plan that allows you to try the software in one store on up to 3 registers with a 20,000 item inventory. Once the 30 days is up you can choose to upgrade to the Plus plan that gives you one store unlimited registers and many other features for $49 a month. If you are the owner of a chain reatil establishment youcan choose the Chain plan for $125 a month which gives you multiple stores with unlimted registers and 1,000,000 item inventory.

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John talks about major features of a good restaurant POS that will help run your business more efficiently. Three point of sale software programs are recommended that come in a variety of stages so that you don’t have a large out of the pocket expense purchasing all the software at once. John then touches on one main key feature that any point of sale software should have.

Why a Point of Sale System Makes Sense

Retail Pro 9 is a simple, adaptable retail point of sale package that helps streamline all avenues of your store operations. Inventory control, planning/analysis and purchasing/receiving, will be at your fingertips enabling you to make better business decisions. Whether you’re a small retail shop or a major corporation you will benefit from this comprehensive POS suite. Retail Pro 9 is programmed to operate in over 15 languages with multi currency and local tax information, making it simple to run an operation anywhere in the world. With over 20 years of experience Retail Pro will put you ahead of the competition and give you the cutting edge.

Retail Pro 9 Point Of Sale System

Company Website: IPOS
Product Website: IPOS RS
Price Range:Not Available
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows

IPOS RS Software Overview

IPOS RS software is designed specifically for newsagents, convenience stores and forecourts. The IPOS will provide you the tools necessary to run your business properly with it’s unlimited tailored touchscreen and real time information. This software is Windows based with a secure SQL database that is extremely reliable. You will be able to easily update the software over the internet with little maintenance. IPOS give you full stock control as well as easy electronic ordering. The software fully integrates with the Tysso PosStation 5700 touchscreen terminal.
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Radiant Systems, manufacturer of the popular Aloha hospitality Point-Of-Sale software announced a new add-on module for their software: Aloha TakeOut.

This new module enables restaurants to manage take-out orders more efficiently,
delivering faster service and higher quality food, creating an
exceptional guest experience. Features of the new home delivery order module include caller ID, an order management queue, internet-style searches for guest
names and orders, repeat prior order and future delayed order features,
and a robust guest database with multiple addresses and phone numbers,
VIP status, and a notes section.

XSilva announced version 2.1 of their LightSpeed point of sale software for the Apple Mac platform, fixing several minor bugs and adding refinements to Tax Inclusive support.

Furthermore, LightSpeed now supports the new Web Store 1.1 (sold separately) and a new matrix system for size and colour information. Another new separately sold add-on is On-Target Reports offering customization of the 250+ reports that come bundled with every copy of LightSpeed.