Restaurant and Bar Industry Trends

Restaurant POS migration checklist for switching restaurant point of sale systems without disrupting service

Restaurant POS Migration Checklist: How to Switch Without Disrupting Service

September 17th, 2026

Restaurant POS Migration Checklist: How to Switch Without Disrupting Service Switching restaurant POS systems can feel like changing the engine of a car while it is still moving. Your point-of-sale system touches almost every part of your operation: orders, payments, menus, modifiers, employee permissions, tips, reporting, online ordering, loyalty programs, kitchen tickets, and often inventory
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Restaurant POS system cost breakdown including software, hardware and payment processing fees

How Much Does a Restaurant POS System Cost?

September 9th, 2026

If you are shopping for a restaurant POS system, you will see offers ranging from $0 per month to hundreds of dollars per month. Unfortunately, that number rarely tells you what the POS system will actually cost your restaurant. The real cost of a restaurant POS system can include: POS software Credit card processing POS
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Square vs. Shift4 for Restaurants: Cost, Features & Support

August 31st, 2026

Choosing a restaurant POS system is no longer just about finding a terminal that can take payments. Modern restaurant technology can manage orders, tables, employees, online ordering, loyalty programs, kitchen communication, reporting, payment processing, and much more. That makes choosing between platforms like Square and Shift4 a much bigger operational decision. For restaurant owners comparing
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Toast vs. Shift4: What Restaurant Owners Should Compare

August 25th, 2026

Choosing between restaurant POS systems like Toast and Shift4 is not really about deciding which company has the longer feature list. Both platforms can take orders, process payments, manage menus, support handheld devices, connect the front of house to the kitchen, and give restaurant owners access to reporting and other management tools. The better question
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The Right POS System for a Growing Small Business

November 25th, 2019

I was recently approached by a small business owner who has seen really great growth over the last 18 months and considering moving away from Square as her point-of-service (POS) system. When the business first started Square was the convenient option, but now it made sense for her to make the move away from Square
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Payment Processing for Restaurants: So Much More Than Credits Cards

June 21st, 2019

Are you a bar or restaurant owner or General Manager along the Colorado Front Range? If so, congratulations. You’re a part of one of the most dynamic food and beverage scenes on this side of the Mississippi River. Denver is a western center of diversity, culture, art, and craft goods, all of which you get
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5 Benefits of Using The SoftPoint System In Your Small Business

May 20th, 2019

When it comes to your small business, you’ve worked hard to create an operation that runs smoothly, provides customers with an exceptional experience, and provides something that your competitors can’t offer. At Rocky Mountain Credit Card in Denver, we get it, because we’ve done the exact same things to build our business. Today, we’ll take
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Finding the Right POS- What to Consider

January 8th, 2019

When trying to find the right POS system for your business, there is quite a bit to consider. Probably the most obvious and first asked question would be how much? There are POS solutions that are absolutely free up front, which is great for the merchant who does not want to spend thousands or one
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Helping Customers to Become More Self-Serve

December 5th, 2018

Customers want convenience. They want fast! They want efficient. This comes to all part of the process and the sales transaction. In the payment processing world, there are many ways that you can help improve your customer experience and also make your employees time easier and make an overall better flow. Let’s start with the
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