And what the right answers say about your business’s future
Choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system isn’t just another item on your opening checklist — it’s a foundational decision that will shape how your restaurant operates, serves guests, and grows. With dozens of systems out there, how do you know which one is right for your business?
Here are five smart questions every restaurant owner should ask before making the call — along with the kind of answers you should expect from a system built to support you long-term.
1. Will it actually make service faster?
Your POS should accelerate service, not slow it down. Whether you’re running full-service dining, a fast-casual counter, or a bar with a packed happy hour, your system needs to handle high-volume workflows without lag — and ideally offer tools like tableside ordering, fast check splitting, and pre-authorized tabs to keep things moving.
What to look for:
Handheld POS devices for table or patio service
Lightning-fast transaction processing
Intuitive screen flow to reduce training time
2. Can it handle online orders, takeout, and third-party delivery — all in one place?
Today’s diners expect to order from wherever they are. If your POS can’t handle seamless integration with online ordering and delivery apps, you’ll lose out on a major revenue stream.
What to look for:
Built-in online ordering or easy integration
Real-time menu syncing across platforms
Direct injection of orders into the kitchen without manual entry
3. Will I get real data to help me run a smarter business?
A modern POS should be more than a cash register — it should be a source of insight that helps you optimize labor, reduce waste, and boost profitability. If you’re not getting real-time, actionable reporting, you’re flying blind.
What to look for:
Sales, labor, and product mix reports
Hourly trends and staff performance breakdowns
Multi-location reporting for growing brands
4. Is it flexible enough to grow with me?
Whether you’re running a single location or planning to franchise, your POS should be built for flexibility and scalability. From menu changes to multi-location management, it should adjust as your business evolves.
What to look for:
Centralized control of pricing and menus
Support for dine-in, bar, takeout, and catering
Processor flexibility and open integrations
5. Will I have reliable support when I need it?
Even the best technology needs a human behind it. Make sure your provider offers live, U.S.-based support, and that they understand the unique needs of restaurants — not just retail. Because when you’re in the weeds on a Friday night, you need real answers. Fast.
What to look for:
24/7 support from industry experts
Personalized onboarding and training
A team that understands foodservice, not just tech
Your Answers Point to One POS That Checks Every Box
If your ideal POS system includes flexibility, reliability, speed, deep integrations, real-time reporting, and U.S.-based support, then RPOWER POS is the answer.
Built by industry experts for restaurants of all shapes and sizes, RPOWER doesn’t just keep up with your business — it helps you run it better.
Let’s talk about how RPOWER POS can be the smartest choice for your restaurant. Schedule your personalized demo today.