A restaurant POS choice usually isn’t about one “best” feature. Instead, it’s about the full day-to-day impact—how much work the system adds, how much trouble it prevents, and how well it keeps service moving during busy hours. Even though people call it a “cost breakdown,” you can judge it without using numbers by looking at…
Margins rarely disappear in one dramatic moment. Instead, they erode through small inconsistencies that repeat every shift. Therefore, restaurants must control how prices change when modifiers, portions, order types, or special conditions apply. However, many teams still rely on staff judgment for these decisions, which leads to uneven pricing and unreliable reporting. Consequently, building restaurant…
Restaurants depend on hardware that behaves the same way every shift. However, many teams still face device failures after installation because a printer, drawer, or touchscreen behaves differently inside the POS workflow than it does in a basic system test. Moreover, staff usually feel the damage during peak hours, so even small glitches can quickly…
Running a restaurant stays hectic, so a messy POS switch can break service at the worst time. Therefore, you need a clear restaurant POS system migration guide that protects daily flow while you move data and workflows. Your POS controls orders, payments, discounts, taxes, and reporting, so one bad cutover can create long lines and…
In a busy restaurant, data is created every second. Orders, payments, staff actions, discounts, inventory updates, and reports all flow through your POS system. That makes POS data ownership a core operational issue, not just a technical one. If you don’t control your data, you don’t fully control your business. When restaurants rely entirely on…
Floreant POS is an open-source point of sale system designed for restaurants, bars, cafés, and small retail businesses. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Java-based tablets, supporting a variety of devices. Floreant POS allows you to manage orders, tables, workflows, and cash operations offline, seamlessly integrating with printers, touchscreens, and cash drawers for…
In today’s fast-paced business world, efficient salary management is essential for maintaining smooth operations. For many businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, handling payroll can become complicated and time-consuming. However, with salary management using POS systems, businesses can streamline their payroll processes, ensuring accurate wage calculations and saving valuable time. By integrating POS technology with…
Restaurants handle hundreds of small actions every day, from taking orders to coordinating kitchens and closing bills. Therefore, businesses increasingly rely on systems that remove repetition and reduce human error. Workflow automation with POS helps restaurants organize these actions into a single, predictable process. Instead of juggling separate tools, teams follow a unified operational flow.…
Running a restaurant is hectic—multiple payments, busy shifts, and constant pressure to keep service smooth. Your POS sits at the center of it all, handling every order, payment, discount, and report, which makes it a prime target if it isn’t secure. That’s why POS security best practices matter: a secure, locally run system like Floreant…
Internet issues do not wait for a convenient time. They hit during rush hours, payment moments, and peak footfall—exactly when a business needs the POS to perform flawlessly. That is why many owners still choose offline-capable systems, especially in restaurants, retail counters, cafés, and mobile setups. In this guide, you will understand what offline POS…