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strategy officer of Revel Systems . Contemporary POS systems can help with day-to-day operations—and they can also set up brands for success as they grow over the years. “For restaurateurs who are looking to grow their business, whether it be new brick-and-mortar loca tions, franchise models, ghost kitchens, or other virtual brands, it’s important to ask “A scalable POS solution saves operators valuable time andmoney.” questions about a POS provider’s ability to scale from a single location to multiple sites,” says Amber Trendell, senior director of strategy at Oracle Food and Beverage . “A scalable POS solution saves opera tors valuable time and money, as they will not have to scavenge for the right integra tions, because they are already in place,” says Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology . “A scalable POS solution ensures brand operators do not need to pay for new tech nologies that integrate with their new advanced POS.” Of course, POS systems are more than just software applications. They also need devices like ordering kiosks or hand helds to fulfill many of their functions. Proprietary hardware can become more difficult—and expensive—to repair and replace over time. POS hardware that uses common or shared components, accommo dates standard USB connections, and sup ports primary operating systems, such as Windows, Android, and Linux can help maximize long-term returns on investment. “Focus on shared services and standard hardware that uses shared or off-the-shelf components as much as possible to simplify the overall environment, shorten deploy ment times, and lower long-term support costs,” says Eric Symon, vice president, hos pitality industry at Panasonic Connect of North America. Saving time and money has never been tougher or more critical for restaurants. Modern POS solutions help simplify oper ations, arming restaurants with the tools to navigate today’s environment. SC NCR ALOHA PANASONIC CONNECT

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chase items that are unavailable. Data visualization also helps operators make quick decisions about product replace ments for high-grossing items and stay ahead of reordering based on historical demand and forecasting. Operators can use this information to plan promotions or

minimize waste. “When deployed correctly, the POS is the heart of the business. It’s central to all of the necessary functions, and it’s able to keep integrated systems operating at maximum efficiency for the business’s long-term health,” says Chris Lybeer, chief

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