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The food industry is constantly evolving, and with that comes the need for more convenient and efficient guest services. In recent years, contactless payments have become increasingly popular. More and more customers now expect contactless payments when ordering from a restaurant, and even when buying food and drinks from non-traditional vendors such as food trucks and at concerts or fairs.

​Here are 4 ways that contactless payments are essential for modern restaurants, especially in today's fast-paced world…

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​The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies revolutionizing the way restaurants operate from day to day. Among these advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, offering innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.
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In December 2021, leading cloud POS developer Aldelo introduced an industry-disrupting innovation: the first of three AI Automation Services designed for restaurants. Called “AI Facial Recognition Login,” the Aldelo Express POS solution combines the power of AI with cloud point of sale technology to secure countertop POS terminals. With AI Facial Recognition Login, operators quickly bolster their POS security measures to help stop and prevent profit leakage from occurring in their restaurant.

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​Employee theft is a serious issue that is responsible for 33% of U.S. business bankruptcies each year. In the restaurant industry, where margins are already tight, the impact of employee theft can be particularly devastating. That’s why it’s crucial for restaurants to have a system in place to prevent and detect employee theft. Aldelo Express is one such system that can help restaurants stop employee theft in its tracks.

​Aldelo Express is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed specifically for restaurants. It’s an all-in-one solution that can manage everything from inventory and menu items to employee schedules and customer orders. But one of the most powerful features of Aldelo Express is its ability to detect and prevent employee theft.

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A seemingly simple operation, sharing the cost of an item on a check has a profound impact on everyday customers. In our increasingly digital society, customers have come to expect seamless transactions, personalized experiences, and above all else, convenience. Restaurants that are able to conveniently divide an item bill among patrons not only enhance the dining experience, but emphasize the establishment's commitment to exceptional customer service.

​Here are a few reasons why you should implement “shared item” services in your restaurant:

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​In today's digital age, technology is revolutionizing the way businesses function, and the restaurant industry is no exception. One tool that has become an integral part of modern restaurant management is a digital inventory module that integrates with a business’s point of sale solution. This combination has proved to be a game-changer, making restaurant management more efficient and streamlined.

The Aldelo Express Inventory Module offers restaurant owners and operators a simple and effective way to accurately manage their business inventory. As an included module with the Aldelo Express POS platform, the Aldelo Express Inventory Module provides business owners a significant return on their investment.

​Here are 5 benefits of utilizing a digital restaurant inventory module….

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With two Artificial Intelligence Automation Services already included in its arsenal of modern restaurant services, Aldelo released its third AI Automation Service to the Aldelo Express Cloud POS platform.

Tip Adjust Automation utilizes deep learning technology that processes customer handwriting styles and correlates the amount of a check to an open check in the POS. It verifies the computation of the tip amount, and automatically closes the ticket. Depending on a restaurant application or operation, staff can line up and process multiple receipts in seconds.

​Where applicable, Tip Adjust Automation identifies and auto-corrects mathematical errors caused by inaccurate “Tip” or “Total” values written in by customers on physical guest checks. Merchants no longer spend time investigating and correcting charged amounts after the fact. When applicable, the POS system provides staff with options for correcting mistakes prior to settlement, greatly reducing chargebacks.

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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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​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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In today's fast-paced world, having a reliable and efficient point of sale (POS) system is essential for restaurants to streamline their operations, increase revenue, and provide better service to their customers. A POS system is a software and hardware combination that allows restaurants to process payments, track sales, manage inventory, and perform other essential functions that are critical to their daily operations. In this blog post, we will discuss how a point-of-sale system helps a restaurant.

1. Process Payments Quickly and Securely

One of the most important benefits of a POS system is the ability to process payments quickly and securely. With a POS system, restaurants can accept different forms of payments, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. This allows customers to pay in the way that is most convenient for them, which can improve customer satisfaction.

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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.”

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Restaurant owners that use the Aldelo Express Digital Waitlist and Reservation Modules offer guests VIP-level dining experiences. Plus, merchants save money by eliminating costly add-ons and choosing a POS solution with built-in front-of-house modules. By using the Aldelo Express POS Digital Waitlist and Reservation Modules, restaurant staff not only increase table turn rates by streamlining front-of-house operations, but help retain new customers by offering convenient, modern, and memorable customer services.

Here are the top 5 benefits of the Aldelo Express Digital Waitlist and Reservation Modules:

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The fundamental purpose of a point-of-sale system is to secure the restaurant. Merchants that use Aldelo Express POS effectively prevent profit leakage in their restaurant with multi-level security features.

5. Secure Employee Clock Ins

Require restaurant employees to clock in before signing into the point of sale and taking orders. Aldelo Express POS supports login via PIN, QR code badge scan, and facial ai recognition.

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Labor is the number one way restaurant owners can directly control their costs. That’s why Aldelo Express POS includes a Labor Schedule Module as part of its suite of native restaurant management solutions.

​Here are the top 5 benefits of the Aldelo Express POS Labor Schedule Module:

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Unlike many point-of-sale developers, Aldelo Express POS software is supported by multiple non-proprietary hardware devices, including iPads, Android Terminals, and Android Tablets. With full-featured POS solutions available across inter-operable iOS and Android-based devices, Aldelo Express provides resellers and merchants “freedom of choice” POS hardware options.

However, resellers and merchants should only purchase tested POS hardware from reputable vendors. By avoiding questionable vendors and auction sites, users protect their business from potential security and performance risks associated with POS hardware that was not purchased directly from the hardware manufacturer or an authorized reseller. As a result, POS resellers and merchants support a stronger, more secure, and more reliable hardware system.

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​Aldelo Express POS is a cloud-based restaurant technology platform built with modern restaurants in mind. In over 20 years developing restaurant technology solutions fit for any operation, the company’s mission has remained the same: to provide restaurants with unparalleled access to the most economic and ​state-of-the-art cloud POS platform.

Unlike many point-of-sale developers, Aldelo Express POS software is supported by multiple non-proprietary POS hardware devices, including iPads and Android Tablets. With full-featured POS solutions available across inter-operable iOS and Android-based devices, Aldelo Express provides resellers and merchants “freedom of choice” POS hardware options.

​Utilizing non-proprietary POS hardware means merchants can add or subtract POS devices at any time, enabling merchants to bring a personal iPad or Android Tablet from home when they need an additional order-taking station in their restaurant. The result is enjoying greater system flexibility during busy periods and when processing orders in non-traditional environments, such as 19th-hole and pop-up operations.

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For many customers, their experience dining at a restaurant is as important as the food and drinks they enjoy. As a result, restaurants implement point-of-sale solutions, modules, and features that support customer-centric services. Not only do these types of solutions help customers feel more at ease, but they can help restaurants streamline everyday services, providing smoother experiences for both staff and guests.

With built-in features such as customer lookup by name, caller ID, order histories, and VIP-level discounts, restaurants that utilize the Aldelo Express Customer Module easily personalize their customer services while improving operational efficiencies.

​Here are 3 ways to utilize the Aldelo Express Customer Module:

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With eight out of ten customers carrying a smartphone in their pocket, businesses are realizing daily the benefits of offering QR code-based digital services in their restaurant. Whether enabling customers to order and pay from QR code-based digital menus, expanding their customer network through QR code-based digital gift cards, or enhancing promotions with QR code-based loyalty, rewards, and digital coupons, restaurant owners that use Masa+ QR code-based digital payments seeing greater operational efficiency by utilizing QR codes especially during busy periods.

One popular way restaurants are using QR codes to streamline everyday restaurant transactions is enabling in-store customer-driven payments through QR codes printed on physical receipts. By allowing their customers to pay for their order directly from a personal smartphone on-demand, restaurants immediately eliminate the back-and-forth routine traditionally required by wait staff who must deliver a receipt, pick up a payment tender, process the payment, and return a card and customer receipt for payment signature and completion.

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Managing a restaurant’s inventory consistently and accurately can “make” or “break” its success. That’s why the best inventory solutions not only accurately monitor back-office purchases, deliveries, and usage, but enable managers easy access to view inventory levels in real-time.

The Aldelo Express Inventory Module offers restaurant owners and operators a simple and effective way to accurately manage their business inventory. As an included module with the Aldelo Express POS platform, the Aldelo Express Inventory Module provides business owners a significant return on their investment.

​Here are 3 ways the Aldelo Express Inventory Module can help restaurant owners avoid inventory mismatch.

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For many restaurant owners, providing enhanced takeout and delivery services has been an essential step of growth for their business. However, when processing takeout and delivery orders, employees and managers may struggle to keep track of non-food items such as utensils, seasoning packets, napkins, plates, etc. resulting in uneven inventory control, potential waste or theft, and the risk of forgetting specific order “accessories” that are essential to a positive dining experience.

Aldelo Express POS offers owners and operators an easy solution with the Aldelo Express Tag Along Items feature that automatically applies one or multiple non-food items to a specific menu item. Not only does this remind employees to place “accessory” items into to-go order packaging, but it allows managers to easily track and manage non-food items through the Aldelo Express Inventory Module.

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The coming holiday season means restaurant owners will soon enjoy an influx of customers, catering requests, online orders, and gift card purchases. Many businesses, including restaurants, will also hire “seasonal” employees to accommodate this annual business surge that provides them additional revenue that benefits them throughout the new year.

However, increased traffic and cash flow for the business also means increased risk of theft. Without reliable security features, back-office oversight, secure digital payment methods, and consistent till balancing, restaurants risk losing thousands of dollars over the course of just a few months.

​In addition to providing full-featured cloud point-of-sale technology solutions, Aldelo Express POS offers business owners multiple ways to secure their business and customer services. This includes security features built into the customer-facing Masa+ Online Ordering and Digital Payments platform, as well as multi-level security functions native to Aldelo Express iPad and Android Tablet staff-facing POS terminals.

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Whether a restaurant owner is adjusting menu prices, evaluating recent campaigns, or adjusting employee schedules, reliable back-office reports and management solutions are essential to navigating an ever-changing market.

Mobile back-office management means owners and operators are able to effectively respond to security concerns, operational inefficiencies, and related anomalies occurring in one or multiple restaurant locations – even when they cannot be physically present.

​The ability to remotely access and manage the restaurant means increased time efficiency and productivity; including a more balanced personal and work life.