If you currently have a legacy POS system in your restaurant or you’re still using the manual method of writing and cashing out orders, you might feel stuck in your ways. There’s no reason to be afraid of the future of restaurant technology especially if it can make your day-to-day operations easier! Cloud-based POS systems are simple to set up, easy to use and you have the peace of mind knowing that your data will be safe and secure.
Myth #1: It’s hard to switch over to cloud POS software after using legacy POS or a Manual System
Switching over to a Cloud-Based POS System can be quite the process. But creating a floor plan, transferring your menu and adding in a complete list of modifications sounds worse than it is! No, really.
Most POS companies will assign a technician to your restaurant for free. They’ll either walk you through the whole process or do it completely for you from a remote location. All you have to do is give them all the information they need and in a couple hours, you’ll be good to go.
Myth #2: Cloud POS systems come with a large price tag
The total opposite is true. I bet you didn’t see that one coming!
There is an initial start-up cost but once you’ve got that out of the way, you pay a monthly subscription fee which includes regular software updates, 24/7 tech support and data backups. If something goes wrong with your POS, you will never have to pay a technician to come out and look at it.
Myth #3: Information might get lost or security can be breached in the cloud
Data is, in fact, safer when kept in the cloud. Information that is entered into your POS is immediately encrypted and transferred virtually eliminating the risk of a data breach. Keeping all of your information in one spot in your restaurant is truly the less safe option.
Myth #4: Cloud updates will stall normal operations
This will actually depend on your restaurant’s bandwidth and web connectivity. If you have a small bandwidth or issues with connecting to WiFi, this may be true.
However, for the typical operation, cloud updates will not be an issue. Updates happen in the single, central system. The updates will be seen in connected devices automatically.
Myth #5: If the internet fails, operations will halt
Cloud devices are able to work in an offline mode to keep your restaurant running smoothly. You will still be able to take orders that will print out on tickets as well as print receipts and cash out tables. All information that is collected during the offline period will be transferred and synced into the system once it is back online. The information will again appear across all devices.
Myth #6: POS systems that operate on a cloud cannot be used by national/international chains
Because cloud systems work off of a network, you can connect multiple devices all around the world. The main information for every device will be stored on a main database. From there, each location can customize their devices to their specific needs.
Myth #7: The Cloud POS system isn’t able to perform all the functions that a restaurant needs
Cloud POS systems are able to keep track in inventory, scheduling, billing, menu and vendor management, payments and customer relations. Cloud-based POS systems are the future of restaurant management.
If you use POLARIS POS Software you can have all in one place!
7 Cloud POS Software Myths and Why They Are False