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While delivery, takeout, and self-service restaurant solutions are essential to many modern restaurants, for many businesses sit-down dining services will never go away. Customers will always enjoy arriving at the restaurant and being served high-quality food and great customer service that they just can’t get at home.

​Here are the top 5 ways restaurants can benefit from Aldelo Express POS for table service:

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A pop-up restaurant is a temporary dining establishment that operates for a limited time in a temporary location. As the busy summer season approaches, many brick-and-mortar restaurants are using pop-up restaurants to extend their restaurant services into their local community at events such as fairs, street fests, sporting events, and farmers markets. Pop-up restaurants are becoming increasingly popular as they allow chefs to experiment with new menu items and concepts, and they offer customers a unique dining experience in non-traditional environments. However, running a pop-up and temporary bar operation can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing orders, inventory, and payments. That's where Aldelo Express comes in – a powerful point-of-sale (POS) system that can benefit pop-up restaurant locations in several ways.
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Here are seven ways Aldelo Express can help your pop-up and temporary bar operation:

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Aldelo recently released a new feature for the Aldelo Express POS platform that allows multiple customers to share the cost of a single menu item.

Called the Shared Item feature, the new Aldelo Express POS release allows restaurants to easily manage large parties and multiple guest checks without restarting the order process.

​With just a few simple interactions on an Aldelo Express POS device, restaurant staff easily share one or multiple items across any number of new guest checks. The result is smoother transactions, less wait times, and increased customer satisfaction.

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QR codes have revolutionized the way customers make payments, making the process much more convenient and efficient. A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by a smartphone camera, and it contains information about a particular product or service. In the world of payments, QR codes are a great way to facilitate transactions between customers and merchants.

For restaurants with an Aldelo Express POS system, using Masa+ QR codes means customers never have to worry about forgetting a credit card, gift card, loyalty card, or printed coupon. Because Masa+ QR codes are cloud-based and accessible through a secure customer login, Masa+ QR Codes provide customers with better security than physical or printed payment methods that can be lost, damaged, or stolen.

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Operating a food truck is an exciting but challenging adventure. Unlike brick-and-mortar operations, owning a food truck means going to where your customers are and building a customer base across multiple physical locations.

Here are the top 5 reasons why food trucks need Aldelo Express POS:

5. Mobility

The best thing about food trucks is their mobility. But mobility is also one of the most challenging aspects of running a food truck. Running a mobile food truck operation means serving customers with limited space, limited power, and potentially unstable internet connection. Aldelo Express POS offers an all-in-one mobile POS software solution to support fast order entry and digital payments from anywhere with a Wi-Fi or Cellular Data connection, allowing the POS system to roam with the truck.

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​With a variety of pizza sizes, crust types, sauces, dozens of topping choices and other options pizza menus are one of the most difficult menu databases to build. With Aldelo Express POS, operators can create a new store, build a comprehensive pizza POS menu, and add soft drink menu items in less than 30 minutes. With Aldelo Express merchants spend less time setting up their POS system and more time serving their customer base.

The Aldelo Express Pizza POS solution supports simple and fast order entry with:

• Up to 10 serving sizes
• Unlimited crust types
• Unlimited sauces
• Custom topping choices
• Specialty pizzas such as build-your-own, meat lovers, and more
• Image-based pizza POS menu item buttons

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Use of QR code-based digital payments has steadily grown across the restaurant point of sale industry. QR code-based e-Gift Cards, Rewards programs, and payment options eliminate the need for printing physical cards, prevent customers from losing physical gift cards, and avoid loss of funds due physical gift or reward card damage.

When customers select the “Pay” icon in the top right corner of the Masa+ mobile version and app, indicated by a “$” character, the QR code-based Masa+ Fast Pay feature locates and organizes applicable e-Gift and Rewards point values for a specific merchant in seconds.

​Masa+ Fast Pay then displays a single-use QR code within the customer's Masa+ wallet that consolidates available e-Gift or Rewards values based on the customer’s selection. Once restaurant staff scan the QR code with an Aldelo Express tablet POS device, the Aldelo Express POS system will then automatically locate the proper gift card or rewards credits to use to complete the transaction. Masa+ Fast Pay also supports secure QR code-based digital payments using personal credit cards. Customers may use a combination of e-Gift, Rewards and/or credit cards to pay the total bill amount.

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From early adoption of point of sale touch screens, QR code-based system linking and setup, and facial AI recognition-based security, Aldelo has long served everyday business owners with innovative technology solutions for their food service operation. Today, Aldelo continues to lead the restaurant point of sale industry by incorporating AI-based technology into the Aldelo Express Cloud POS back-office environment.

The newly released Aldelo Express AI-Based Menu Item Completion feature speeds up the menu creation process for food service operators. As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to be developed, the new Aldelo Express AI-Based Menu Item Completion feature is one of the first uses of AI technology made specifically available to benefit everyday restaurant owners.

How it Works

Much like a search engine auto-complete function, instead of manually typing the full name of every menu item during the menu creation process, the Aldelo Express AI-Based Menu Item Completion feature uses AI technology to detect the word being typed and present several menu item naming options for operators to choose from.

​This means that operators spend less time building and editing their restaurant’s menu and more time focusing on the day-to-day needs of their operation.

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With point of sale devices that support traditional countertop and roaming bar environments, Aldelo Express POS offers modern solutions and features that keep bars, pubs, and clubs running smoothly. Aldelo also helps owners take their business a step further with seamlessly integrated online ordering and delivery solutions and valuable third-party POS integration options that give business owners added control of their bar, pub, and club operation.

​Here are 5 reasons why bars, pubs, and clubs need Aldelo Express POS:

5. Speed

Speed is crucial for bar operations. Fast-paced bars and clubs require order entry that can keep up with busy periods. Aldelo Express point of sale provides “quick pick” ordering keys that support fast and efficient order entry and checkout, enhancing bar, pub, and club POS operations. By placing the most popular selling items on the main POS interface, staff swiftly has access to a combination of beers, specialty cocktails, and food with just a few motions.

Staff also easily handle upcharges with Aldelo Express charged modifiers that help prevent profit leakage in bar, pub, and club operations.

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Whether in person or online, QR codes are one of the easiest touch-free payment methods restaurants can offer customers today. Masa+, a native online ordering solution from Aldelo Express POS, supports QR code-based ordering, payments, gift cards, and more that business owners use to grow their customer base. As a native Aldelo Express solution offered to every Aldelo Express merchant at ZERO additional cost, Masa+ allows businesses to expand their restaurant services without paying third-party integration software fees or purchasing separate hardware.

Whether placed on table tent cards, counter stickers, window decals, floor stickers, or other signage throughout the restaurant premises, Masa+ QR Codes help businesses to streamline operations, reduce customer wait times, and increase customer satisfaction for customers dining indoors or enjoying an outdoor dining environment.

​Here are 3 ways to grow your customer base this spring using Masa+ QR codes:

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There are hundreds of reasons why Aldelo Express POS is a valuable point of sale solution for modern restaurants. When combined with Aldelo Pay merchant services, every native Aldelo Express feature, module, and software solution is included:

• iPad and Android-based POS software
• Order / Pay / Print at the Table
• Self-Service Kiosks
• Digital Kitchen Display System (KDS)
• Interactive Rear Displays
• Masa+ Online Ordering and Payments
• Labor Scheduling and Time Card Modules
• Inventory and Recipe Module
• Delivery Module
• Hostess Reservation Module
• Unlimited Software Licenses
• Unlimited Software Releases
• Unlimited Software Upgrades
• 24/7 Live Technical Support
• and More!

Here are some of the top ways Aldelo Express POS is a great return on your investment:

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Inventory management is crucial to the success of any restaurant. It is important to keep track of all the items in stock to ensure that they are being used efficiently, and to avoid waste and overspending on products that will end up being thrown away.

​Here are 10 ways you can control inventory in your restaurant:

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As a restaurant owner, you are always looking for ways to attract new customers and keep your regulars coming back for more. One way to accomplish this is through the implementation of a loyalty program with one or several campaigns. A loyalty program rewards customers for their repeat business, which leads to increased customer retention, increased customer satisfaction, and ultimately, increased revenue. In this post, we will review 5 steps to successfully implementing a restaurant loyalty program and how you can make more money with restaurant loyalty programs.​

Step 1: Identify Your Goals and Objectives

Before implementing a loyalty program, it's important to identify your goals and objectives. What do you hope to achieve by implementing a loyalty program? Are you looking to increase customer retention, boost customer spending, or both? Once you have a clear idea of your objectives, you can begin designing your program.

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Aldelo Express is a point-of-sale (POS) software designed specifically for restaurants. It provides restaurant owners with an array of features to manage their business, such as menu management, table service, order management, and inventory management. One of the features offered by Aldelo Express is a complete gift card program available through the Masa+ Digital Payments solution. In addition to being available to Aldelo merchants at zero additional cost, in this blog post we will discuss what a Masa+ Gift Card program offers a restaurant.

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As a restaurant owner, you know that the point of sale (POS) system is the backbone of your business. It handles everything from taking orders and payments to inventory management, and from customer data collection to financial reporting. That’s why it’s so important to choose a POS system that is proven, efficient, and effective.

Aldelo Express is one such POS system that has gained popularity among restaurant owners due to its comprehensive features and user-friendly interface. Plus, unlike its competition, Aldelo Express includes POS features, modules, and access to valuable third-party integrations at zero additional cost.

​Here are some of the reasons why Aldelo Express is a superior POS solution for restaurants:

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​There are many reasons why restaurants should purchase a point of sale system (POS). One is that a reliable point of sale solution will actually help a restaurant increase their sales and bottom line profits by effectively controlling the three “P’s” of a business: People, Payments, and Products. Systems like Aldelo Express POS help restaurant owners increase sales by stopping theft, enforcing proper pricing for each menu item, and encouraging customers to return to the business with integrated Masa+ Gift Card and Loyalty programs.

​Here are the top 5 ways Aldelo Express POS can increase sales for your restaurant:

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Restaurants have a lot of competition in the market. Increasing gift card sales can be an excellent way to serve existing customers and attract new customers. Gift cards can help restaurants generate revenue in advance, interest-free, and create loyal customers who keep coming back. Here are some key ways that gift cards will increase revenue for your restaurant.
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1. Promote Gift Cards In-Store and Online

One of the easiest ways to increase gift card sales is to promote them in-store and online:

• Have gift card signage prominently displayed at the point-of-sale
• Make sure that physical gift cards are visible and easily accessible to customers
• Promote gift cards on your website and social media channels

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For many, the month of March marks anticipation of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day festivals, and watching the annual “March Madness” college basketball tournament with family and friends. With these activities and more, there are many ways restaurants can tailor their March marketing to hungry customers.​

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Getting comfortable with a new point of sale system takes time, especially when exploring certain functions and navigating new features. That’s why Aldelo offers new merchants one-on-one merchant onboarding support throughout their first year of use, live 24/7 technical phone and email support over the life of their POS system, and unlimited access to hundreds of training videos available through Aldelo University.

The Aldelo Express POS system also provides built-in tutorial videos and “helpful hints” when merchants or their staff are looking for a quick refresher or guidance on how to use certain Aldelo Express POS modules, features, or functions. This is especially useful when training or remotely supporting new staff. Once enabled in the Aldelo Express cloud back-office, users are able to view training/tutorial videos available directly through Aldelo Express iPad POS devices.

​Aldelo Express iPad POS devices provide tutorial videos covering modules such as:

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For over twenty years, Aldelo has dedicated itself to merchant success by developing innovative point of sale solutions that enable restaurant owners to optimally operate their business. ​Today, Aldelo continues to offer its complete Aldelo Express Cloud POS restaurant technology platform and solution suite at no additional charge to restaurants who choose ultra-competitive Aldelo Pay or approved Aldelo Partner merchant services:

Aldelo merchants save thousands of dollars over the life of their system.

Here are the top 5 reasons why Aldelo doesn’t lose to competition:

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Labor is the most controllable expense a restaurant has, but lack of control managing daily time cards can be detrimental to a restaurant’s bottom line. With Aldelo Express POS, restaurant owners control daily labor schedules and prevent employees from “riding the clock” by managing the clock-in and clock-out processes with digital time cards.

With the Aldelo Express Digital Time Card Module, managers can restrict employee clock-in and clock-out periods and require manager approval if an employee misses a specific clock-in or clock-out “grace period.” Merchants can also prevent staff from clocking-in for fellow workers if they are running late, eliminating “buddy punching.”