Smart technology is driving profits on-premise as never before. In fact, technology has become the overriding force in determining whether new venues survive beyond the critical first year of operation. And the advantages do not end there. It also gets high marks for providing independents all the competitive advantages and know how of chain operations.

POS systems in particular have gone to the head of the class in terms of the range of product options, innovation, functionality and user friendliness. Regardless of the gap an operator is looking to fill, there is a POS system out there for that. Here's a sampling of POS solutions that earn their keep every day on-premise.

The Whole House in Your Hands

Restaurant Manager is the most comprehensive, user-friendly POS system available to improve service, reduce labor and make fast, informed decisions. Choose the traditional touch screen POS, or give your servers the Write-On Handheld for the ultimate in tableside service. The Write-On Handheld is the only wireless POS system that utilizes handwriting recognition for order-taking anywhere in a nightclub or bar.
It also allows wait staff to instantly look up any drink recipe from the Bartender's Bible, order another round with the touch of a single button, schedule Happy Hour pricing to go on and off automatically and find open tabs fast with multiple filters and find features. Credit card pre-authorization also ensures every tab is paid.

Dinnerware: Higher Profit Platform

Dinnerware is an easy-to-use touch screen system with advanced design and a simple user interface that allows customers to manage the system on their own, helping to curb service and support and significantly lower the total cost of ownership. Dinnerware offers unprecedented functionality, including live system changes from any terminal, reliability and speed.

It also is easy to add a menu item for Happy Hour discount in seconds, and it instantly records and recalls customer information at any time during the dining experience. Dinnerware not only tracks customer purchase history, it automatically knows your customer's favorite menu items. Built on the latest platforms from Microsoft, Dinnerware offers the best technology today and for tomorrow. Hospitality operations of all sizes can benefit from a system that not only controls floor operations and transactions, but also helps increase top-line revenue by helping staff provide superior and personalized customer service.

Digital Dining: Profit By the Numbers

Digital Dining is a pioneer in the hospitality POS market and an innovator with regards to functionality and features. In its 21 years of business, Digital Dining has been installed in more than 30,000 sites, including some of the largest nightclubs in the United States. From bars and nightclubs to quick service and fine dining, Digital Dining can be configured to meet the needs of any operation using the same application and the same corporate database. Differentiating features include handheld wireless terminals, high speed credit card processing, unparalleled reporting, gift cards, frequent diner, fingerprint recognition and more.

The Ultimate Maitre'D

Maitre'D offers feature-rich, fully integrated applications that can be personalized to suit specific venue needs.

Maitre'D POS is fully integrated with the Back-Office application. The POS Suite provides each terminal with multiple functionalities to streamline operations. The system greatly facilitates information analysis. Maitre'D e-Global eases communication between the corporate office and individual venues. It sends daily data transfers that ensure the long-term efficiency of any chain.

Full integration with the Maitre'D Back-Office application creates a transparent line of communication between locations, so e-Global is an ideal corporate solution for any growing enterprise.
The DataBoard is a Web-based business-monitoring tool that allows managers to access crucial information on their sales and/or costs at any time via the Internet. It also has a feature that sends customizable alerts in real time.